Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$56.47 |
| 52 Week High | US$75.34 |
| 52 Week Low | US$52.00 |
| Beta | 1.81 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.34% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.61% |
| 1 Year Change | -7.05% |
| 3 Year Change | 2.58% |
| 5 Year Change | -60.32% |
| Change since IPO | 407.60% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Scotts Miracle-Gro Is Fairly Positioned Amid CEO Change (Downgrade)
Summary Scotts Miracle-Gro has stabilized its core business and improved balance sheet metrics, but shares now appear fairly valued. The recent CEO transition to Nate Baxter is well-telegraphed, with no operational disruption expected and full-year guidance reaffirmed. Q2 results showed strong margin expansion, EBITDA growth, and robust consumer volumes, supported by digital and inventory initiatives. I downgrade SMG to 'Hold' due to limited upside; I would consider buying below $62 or selling above $75. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SMG: FY26 Margin Plan And Credit Upgrade Will Drive Future Upside
The analyst fair value estimate for Scotts Miracle-Gro has been reduced from $89.93 to $80.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slower organic sales growth, more modest margin expansion, and slightly lower future P/E expectations based on recent Street research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Scotts Miracle-Gro reflects a mixed backdrop, but there are several points that bullish analysts continue to highlight.Scotts Miracle-Gro's (NYSE:SMG) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( NYSE:SMG ) recently. We...
SMG: Reaffirmed Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Underappreciated Growth Profile
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their average price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro by about $5 to the mid $70s, citing refreshed sector targets, recent meetings, and a view that the company’s growth profile remains underappreciated. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of higher price targets for Scotts Miracle-Gro, with bullish analysts recalibrating their models following fiscal Q1 earnings and upcoming investor meetings.SMG: Reaffirmed Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Underappreciated Earnings Certainty
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Scotts Miracle-Gro has increased by $4 to $75.50. This change reflects analysts' updated models, which incorporate revised sector targets and what they identify as an underappreciated growth profile following recent research meetings and commentary.SMG: Updated Margins And Capital Returns Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have increased their price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro by $1, reflecting recent research that incorporates updated assumptions for the discount rate, margin profile, and forward P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target as aligned with updated discount rate assumptions, suggesting that, under their models, the risk profile now supports a slightly higher equity value.SMG: Margin Expansion And Debt Reduction Will Support Future Share Outperformance
Narrative Update on Scotts Miracle-Gro The analyst price target for Scotts Miracle-Gro has been adjusted slightly higher to US$74. Analysts point to expectations for a balance between volume and pricing, gross margin expansion, debt reduction, and a potential return to buybacks as key supports for their updated view.Shareholders May Be More Conservative With The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's (NYSE:SMG) CEO Compensation For Now
Key Insights Scotts Miracle-Gro's Annual General Meeting to take place on 26th of January Total pay for CEO Jim...SMG: Debt Reduction And Margin Expansion Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro to $74, up from $71, citing expectations for a healthier balance between volume and pricing, strong gross margin expansion, debt reduction, and the potential return of share buybacks into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher US$74 price target as reflecting confidence that a mix of volume and pricing can support the current valuation over the next year.Why Scotts Miracle-Gro's (NYSE:SMG) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
Shareholders appeared to be happy with The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's ( NYSE:SMG ) solid earnings report last week...Digital Transformation And Organic Trends Will Fuel Future Expansion
The consensus price target for Scotts Miracle-Gro has declined to $73.71, primarily due to ongoing uncertainty and margin pressure from the delayed Hawthorne segment separation, outweighing improved EPS/revenue tracking and management's stable outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite management's reiterated guidance and a "fairly normal" outlook for the 2025 lawn and garden season, despite prior quarterly misses.Slowing Rates Of Return At Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) Leave Little Room For Excitement
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Should You Investigate The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) At US$61.24?
While The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( NYSE:SMG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant...A Look At The Fair Value Of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Scotts Miracle-Gro is US$72.51 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's (NYSE:SMG) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
There wouldn't be many who think The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's ( NYSE:SMG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x is...Slowing Rates Of Return At Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) Leave Little Room For Excitement
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Multi-Bag Strategy And New Products Will Drive Efficiency
Transitioning to a multi-bag strategy and new product introductions are expected to drive revenue and improve gross margins in the consumer segment.Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.66
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's ( NYSE:SMG ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.66 per share on 6th of June...At US$54.76, Is It Time To Put The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) On Your Watch List?
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( NYSE:SMG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Subdued Growth No Barrier To The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's (NYSE:SMG) Price
There wouldn't be many who think The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's ( NYSE:SMG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x is...Scotts Miracle-Gro: Stabilizing Revenue And Margin Expansion Drive Optimism
Summary Scotts Miracle-Gro shows stabilizing revenue, robust margin expansion, and strategic initiatives for long-term growth, making it an appealing investment opportunity. Management focuses on debt reduction, cost savings, and expanding demographic reach, particularly within the Hispanic market, positioning SMG for sustainable growth. The planned spin-off of Hawthorne Gardening simplifies the business, enhancing valuation clarity and focusing on core lawn and garden segments. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaScotts Miracle-Gro's (NYSE:SMG) Dividend Will Be $0.66
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( NYSE:SMG ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.66 per share on the 7th of...Calculating The Fair Value Of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Scotts Miracle-Gro fair value estimate is US$74.47 With...When Should You Buy The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG)?
While The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ( NYSE:SMG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Shareholder Returns
| SMG | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.0% | -3.0% | -1.0% |
| 1Y | -7.0% | 1.6% | 14.1% |
Return vs Industry: SMG underperformed the US Chemicals industry which returned 1.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SMG underperformed the US Market which returned 14.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SMG volatility | |
|---|---|
| SMG Average Weekly Movement | 5.9% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 5.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: SMG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SMG's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 | 5,200 | Nate Baxter | scottsmiraclegro.com |
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. The company provides lawn care products, comprising lawn fertilizers, clover and grass seed products, spreaders, and other durable products, as well as lawn-related weed, pest, and disease control products; and gardening and landscape products, which include water-soluble and continuous-release plant foods, potting mixes, garden soils, mulches and ground cover products, plant-related pest and disease control products, organic garden products, and live goods and seeding solutions. It also offers hydroponic products that help users to grow plants, flowers, and vegetables using little or no soil; lighting systems and components; insect, rodent, and weed control products for home areas; and non-selective weed killer products.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Fundamentals Summary
| SMG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.29b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$154.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.48b |
Is SMG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SMG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.48b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.36b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.12b |
| Other Expenses | US$965.30m |
| Earnings | US$154.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 27, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 04, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.66 |
| Gross Margin | 32.16% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -1,006.3% |
How did SMG perform over the long term?
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 02:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is covered by 17 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Alexander Maroccia | Berenberg |
| Constance Maneaty | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Christopher Carey | BofA Global Research |