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SMGThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
$52.68$3.1B
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

SMG
NYSE · Agricultural Inputs
$52.68
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.07B
P/E21.3x
52W High$75.34
Volume1.13M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Seasonal Cash Strength Masks Persistent Negative Equity

SMG's core consumer lawn and garden franchise demonstrates resilient gross margins (31.2% in Q3 2026) and robust seasonal free cash flow generation (32.8% FCF margin), yet the company remains burdened by a structurally strained balance sheet with negative shar...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationReview
TechnicalsWeak
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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-6% Peers

P/E is 6% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 23 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 77% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 29

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
SMG-8.03%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
SMG-5.32%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
SMG+19.22%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+83.72%
5-Year Return
SMG-54.71%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+80.10%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
21.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
11.9x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
12.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
8.9%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
21.3x
23.1x
50th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
12.5x
13.1x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
11.2x
12.2x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$3.41B-3.9% YoY
Net income
$145M+516.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$274M-53.1% YoY
Operating margin
10.5%+4.6 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)13.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-
Piotroski Score7 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 29, 2026
$2.82+13.7%
vs $2.48
$1.2B-0.0%
vs $1.2B
Q2 2026
Apr 29, 2026
$4.53+14.1%
vs $3.97
$1.5B+3.9%
vs $1.4B
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026
-$0.77+26.0%
vs -$1.04
$354M-0.9%
vs $358M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
-$1.96+0.9%
vs -$1.98
$387M-2.2%
vs $396M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 16, 2026
ScottsMiracle-Gro Advances Debt Reduction and Capital Allocation

SMG hits its $275 million fiscal 2026 free cash flow target while reducing debt, renewing liquidity and starting buybacks under a $500 million program.

GuruFocus·Sep 15, 2026
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Updates Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns, Outlook Unchanged

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is experiencing a slight decline following its recent capital allocation update. While the company has shown progress in cash generatio

GlobeNewsWire·Sep 15, 2026
ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Execution of Key Capital Allocation Initiatives

Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance

Defense World·Sep 8, 2026
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Invests $1.32 Million in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company $SMG

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 19,421 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $1,323,000. A number

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark SMG against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
SMG logoSMGThe Scotts Miracle-Gro CompanyCurrent
$52.68$3.07B21.33-3.93%4.25%—4.99%
SPB logoSPBSpectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
$88.02$2.04B22.80-5.23%2.77%4.18%—
CENT logoCENTCentral Garden & Pet Company
$40.23$2.52B15.78-2.23%5.39%10.14%—
ANDE logoANDEThe Andersons, Inc.
$66.94$2.28B23.91-2.21%1.62%13.69%—
AMGN logoAMGNAmgen Inc.
$410.24$221.41B28.839.92%22.93%89.32%—
ICL logoICLICL Group Ltd
$5.40$6.97B30.004.56%3.95%4.8%—

Compare SMG vs Peers

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SPB

Most directly comparable listed peer for SMG.

Scale Benchmark

vs WMT

Larger-name benchmark to compare SMG against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SPB, CENT, ANDE, AMGN

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

SMG SEC Filings & Documents

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 29, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

1
FY 2025

Nov 25, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

5
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 4, 2026·SEC

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SMG Frequently Asked Questions

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's revenue?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) reported $3.37B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 349% increase from $751.9M in 1996.

How fast is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company growing?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) saw revenue decline by 3.9% over the past year.

Is SMG profitable?

Yes, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) is profitable, generating $74.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does SMG pay dividends?

Yes, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.99%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's free cash flow?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) generated $326.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in SMG back in 1996?

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