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$63.84 +0.10 (+0.16%) At close · Nov 13
Market Cap
$3.72B
Shares
58.22M
Volume · Nov 13 918.5K Avg daily vol (3M) 1.05M

Price & Indicators

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20d MA 50d MA 200d MA Earnings Filing Insider Congress Investor day
Close$63.84 Open$64.08 Day$63.33–64.67 52W close$48.44–73.47 Avg vol 30d1.1M Short int5.2M · 8.9% of shares · 5.2d Short vol72% Last earningsNov 4, 2026 DataJan 2020–Nov 2026 Filing10-Q · Aug 5

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Jan 27, 2027 Est · unconfirmed · in 10 wks

Latest documents

2026
Nov 4
Earnings call
Fiscal 27 guides 2% to 4% sales growth

Scott's Miracle-Gro expects fiscal 27 net sales growth of 2% to 4% and adjusted EPS of $4.70 to $4.90 per share, with approximately $275 million free cash flow and continued gross margin expansion.

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Good morning. Welcome to Scott's Miracle-Gro's fourth quarter 2026 earnings webcast. Now to fiscal 27. We expect net sales growth of 2% to 4%, consistent with our midterm growth algorithm, with continued gross margin expansion, and adjusted EPS of $4.70 to $4.90 per share. Free cash flow of approximately $275 million as we continue to invest in CapEx with expected spend of $130 million on supply chain and IT initiatives. Open the document at this passage
Nov 4
Current report 8-K
Sales grew and adjusted EPS exceeded guidance

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $3.29 billion, up 1%, and non-GAAP adjusted EPS of $4.48, up 18% and above guidance. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for 2% to 4% sales growth and $4.70 to $4.90 adjusted EPS.

Financial results
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ScottsMiracle-Gro Reports Strong Fiscal 2026 Full-Year Results Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS Exceeds Guidance Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for continued top-line and bottom-line growth Net sales were $3.29 billion, an increase of 1% versus prior year, driven by growth in our branded products and continued e-commerce expansion. GAAP net income from continuing operations of $3.30 per diluted share and non-GAAP adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $4.48 per diluted share improved by 6% and 18% over prior year, respectively, aided by lower interest expense and lower tax rate. Net sales growth of 2% to 4%. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.70 to $4.90. Open the document at this passage
Oct 16
Current report 8-K
Director or officer change, or executive pay

On October 13, 2026, Scotts Miracle-Gro's subsidiary The Scotts Company LLC entered into a Separation Agreement with former EVP & Chief Strategy Officer Christopher J. Hagedorn, whose termination date was September 30, 2026, providing 24 months of severance pay and 2.0x Target Bonus.

Sep 25
Current report 8-K/A
Director or officer change, or executive pay

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company reported that Adam Hanft resigned from its Board effective immediately on September 8, 2026; his consulting relationship with Hanft Ideas LLC will continue.

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Metrics snapshot

Useful current figures from the complete screener profile.

Revenue (TTM)
$3.48B
Trailing 12 months
Net income (TTM)
$73.90M
Trailing 12 months
Revenue growth YoY
+1.1%
Year over year
Operating margin
11.0%
Trailing 12 months
P / E (TTM)
53.2
Trailing earnings · reciprocal yield 1.9%
FCF yield
7.1%
TTM · current market cap
Return on invested capital
12.7%
Trailing 12 months
Net cash
−$2.09B
Latest balance sheet
Dividend yield
4.1%
Trailing 12 months
Shares change YoY
+1.0%
Year over year · more shares
Price change (1Y)
+9.3%
Trailing year
Short interest
8.9%
Latest settlement · 5.2 days to cover
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AI Brief

Q3 FY26 earnings call · Jul 29, 2026
Q3 FY26

TL;DR. SMG reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance and raised its full-year non-GAAP adjusted EPS from continuing operations outlook to $4.30–$4.45 (from $4.15–$4.35), while warning Q4 U.S. consumer sales will likely land at the low end of guidance due to elevated retailer inventories and noting Q3 GAAP results were pressured by ~$64M of impairment/restructuring/severance items.

Bullish
  • + Raised full-year non-GAAP adjusted EPS from continuing operations guidance to $4.30–$4.45 from $4.15–$4.35
  • + Year-to-date gross margin rate expanded 130 bps to 35.7%, on track for full-year non-GAAP gross margin of at least 32%
  • + Year-to-date non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA up 5% to $686.6M; reaffirmed mid-single-digit growth guidance
  • + Leverage ratio improved ~0.4x to 3.78x; reaffirmed full-year target of high-3s driven by $275M free cash flow
Bearish
  • − Q3 GAAP gross margin rate of 31.2% (non-GAAP 31.3%) declined ~90–100 bps YoY due to higher freight and commodity costs from the Iran conflict
  • − Q3 GAAP net income from continuing operations of $103.6M / $1.75 per share, down 33–34% YoY, due to ~$64M of impairment, restructuring and severance charges
  • − Full-year commodity costs now expected to be ~$15M above initial plan, with most recognized in Q3

AI-generated from the earnings call and 8-K · may contain errors · not investment advice

Equibles Rating

blended score · not investment advice
Overall
Buy
SellHoldBuy
Technical Neutral Momentum Very Strong Sentiment Bullish Fundamentals Strong Quant / Vol Moderate
Market backdrop VIX 19.3 · elevated Equity put/call 0.63
Technical
price trend
Neutral
50 / 200-day cross No cross
Price vs 200-day avg +3%
above
Price vs 50-day avg +14%
above
RSI (14) 60
neutral
MACD trend Negative
52-week position 62%
mid-range
Volume (OBV) Confirms
volume backs price
Momentum
relative strength
Very Strong
1-month return +17%
trailing
6-month return +8%
trailing
YTD return +9%
this year
Relative strength +8%
vs S&P · 6-mo
Sentiment
smart money
Bullish
Trend (MA cross) No cross
50d $56 › 200d $62 — 200d above 50d
Institutional flow Accumulating
415 of 473 funds reported for Sep 30 · net +1.4M sh shares · +33 new
Insider flow Distributing
Net -$176.3K over 90 days · 100% sells
Short interest Falling
8.85% of shares out · ▼ -9.9% MoM · 5.2 days cover
Volume signal Normal
Volume near normal
Institution breadth Multi-yr high
473 holders — near 3-yr high, broad support
Squeeze score 67
elevated · 0–100
Fundamentals
Strong
Revenue growth +6%
Y/Y
Gross margin 35%
expanding
EPS growth +505%
Y/Y
Free cash flow $273.9M
Valuation P/E 53.2
rich
Buyback $475.0M
remaining
Balance sheet $2.1B
net debt
Quant / Vol
risk profile
Moderate
Volatility 40%
annualized · 1-yr
Max drawdown −34%
past year
ATR 3.6%
of price · 14-day

Blended from price, momentum, positioning, fundamentals & volatility · daily-close · not investment advice. Market backdrop is context, not part of the score.

Guidance & track record

Latest guidance · from the Earnings Call filed Jan 28, 2026
CapEx · 27 and beyond $130M
Previous outlook earlier release · from the Earnings Call filed Nov 5, 2025

Still-open targets the latest release did not restate under the same label.

Advertising expenses · this year $152M
Prior guidance period ended · from the Earnings Call filed Jul 29, 2026
Non-GAAP adjusted EPS from continuing operations · Fiscal 26 $4.30 – $4.45

Guidance from company 8-Ks · delivered figures from as-reported statements · no analyst estimates involved.

Technicals

trend & momentum for long-term holders Neutral
1 · 4 · 2
50 / 200-day cross
No cross Neutral
Price vs 200-day avg
+3% Bullish
Price vs 50-day avg
+14% Bullish
RSI (14)
60 Neutral
MACD trend
Negative Bearish
52-week position
62% Neutral
Volume (OBV)
Confirms Neutral
Market signals — smart money & positioning
Bullish · 3 of 6
Trend (MA cross) No cross
50d $56 › 200d $62 — 200d above 50d
Institutional flow Accumulating
415 of 473 funds reported for Sep 30 · net +1.4M sh shares · +33 new
Insider flow Distributing
Net -$176.3K over 90 days · 100% sells
Short interest Falling
8.85% of shares out · ▼ -9.9% MoM · 5.2 days cover
Volume signal Normal
Volume near normal
Institution breadth Multi-yr high
473 holders — near 3-yr high, broad support
Price context
position in its 52-week range
Range low $48 Now $64 · 62% Range high $73
vs 200-day avg +3% vs 50-day avg +14%

Illustrative technical + ownership context — a signal mix, not investment advice.

Key metrics

the company's own KPIs, from written earnings releases and filings
Metric Latest Period YoY
Share-based compensation $10.2M Three months ended June 27, 2026 filing —

Figures exactly as the company stated them in writing · click a metric with a to chart its history · period links open the stating document · "filing" marks figures stated in the 10-K/10-Q · YoY needs an exactly comparable prior-year period

Versus peers

Agricultural Inputs — same industry group
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Company Mkt cap YTD Rev growth Y/Y P/E Short % shares
SMG
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co
this stock
$3.72B +9.4% +6.2% 53.2 8.9%
NTR
Nutrien Ltd.
$33.78B +15.4% — — 1.8%
CF
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
$18.30B +61.7% +19.3% 8.9 6.1%
YARIY
Yara International ASA
$10.87B +4.7% — — 0.0%
MOS
Mosaic Co
$6.97B -9.0% +8.4% — 11.7%

Peers by industry group · P/E from as-reported trailing EPS · short % is of shares outstanding

At a glance

key data from every section
Ownership
Institutional Holders Accumulating
Holders
439
% held
89.7%
Reported
415 of 473
Top holder
FMR LLC
Held Float
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Held by Funds
Fund positions
365
View
Short & Settlement
Short Interest Falling
Shares short
5.2M
Days to cover
5.2d
Change
-565.3K sh
View
Short Volume
Short vol %
72%
As of
Nov 13, 2026
Short Total
View
Fails to Deliver
FTD shares
30.1K
Value
$1.5M
As of
Oct 8, 2026
View
Off-Exchange
Off-exchange %
41.6%
Week of
Oct 5, 2026
Off-exch Lit
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Smart Money
Insider Trades Net selling
Net (90d)
-$176.3K
Buyers / Sellers
0 / 1
Buyers Sellers
View
Congressional Trades Sell
Member
Susie Lee
Amount
$1.0K–$15.0K
Traded
Nov 30, 2022
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Financials
Financials
Revenue (FY)
$3.4B
Net income (FY)
$145.2M
EPS diluted
$2.47
View
Buybacks
Authorized
$500.0M
Remaining
$475.0M
Spent Remaining
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Filings
SEC Filings
Latest
8-K
Filed
Nov 4, 2026
This year
19

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $3.29 billion, up 1%, and non-GAAP adjusted EPS of $4.48, up 18% and above guidance. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for 2% to 4% sales growth and $4.70 to $4.90 adjusted EPS.

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Proposed Sales
Value
$239.7K
Shares
3.7K
Filed
Nov 13, 2026
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Exempt Offerings
Offering
$21.5M
Filed
Jan 7, 2022
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Earnings & Events
Webcasts
Last webcast
Nov 4, 2026
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Investor Relations
Latest news
ScottsMiracle-Gro Reports Strong…
Published
Nov 4, 2026
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Performance

5D 20D 120D MTD YTD
SMG -1.3% +17.0% +8.4% +2.6% +9.4%
SPY +2.6% -1.2% +0.5% -0.2% +10.6%
vs SPY -3.9% +18.2% +7.9% +2.8% -1.2%

Capital returns

Latest dividend
$0.66 / share · ex Aug 21, 2026
Declared · upcoming
$0.66 / share · ex Nov 20, 2026
Raised 6.5%
Paid (TTM)
$2.64 / share · 4 payouts
Dividend yield (TTM, derived)
4.14%
Full dividend history
Buyback program · as of Sep 15, 2026
Authorized
$500.00M
Spent (derived)
$25.00M
Remaining
$475.00M
Spent Remaining

Dividends per share over the trailing 365 days by ex-date · buyback figures as last reported in SEC filings ("spent" derived as authorized − remaining; when several programs run concurrently, authorized is their combined total per the newest filing) · components shown separately — trailing-year buyback spend isn't tracked, so no combined shareholder yield is derived.

Key facts CIK 825542 CUSIP 810186106 13F (30d) 362 filings 311 filers Visit website Investor relations