SMG
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
$57.29
-1.79%
$3.4B
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Vol
Market Cap$3.4B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (64%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$530.4M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity1B / 1S
Insider Net $-$3.3M
SEC Reports3
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
May 5, 2026
other
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening Announce the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grantees
<p>MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To promote active engagement with green spac
Apr 29, 2026
SEC
Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Q2 2026 results with net sales of $1.46B (+5% YoY) and GAAP EPS of $4.46, significantly beat
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 8/10
Apr 28, 2026
Insider
Baxter Nathan Eric sold 5,897 shares
President and COO @ $65.38 ($385.5K)
Apr 27, 2026
Insider
Scheiwer Mark J sold 11.037 shares
EVP, CFO & CAO @ $67.95 ($749.96)
Apr 27, 2026
Insider
HAGEDORN JAMES sold 1,226.377 shares
Chairman & CEO @ $67.95 ($83.3K)
Apr 22, 2026
SEC
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) announced it will release Q2 2026 financial results on April 29, 2026, ahead of market open, fo
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Apr 9, 2026
SEC
Scotts Miracle-Gro completed the divestiture of its Hawthorne business to Vireo Growth for 213 million Vireo shares and
8-K — Impact 5/10
Inst.
FMR LLC — DOUBLED
1,462,160 shares ($85.3M)
Price Targets
$74.00
+29.2% upside
Strong Buy
Current $57.30
Low $67.00
Median $74.00
High $80.00
6 analysts
$67.00
$80.00
Analyst Ratings
4Strong Buy
3Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Mar 26, 2026 | JP Morgan | DOWNGRADE | Overweight → Neutral |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.50 ▼ -12.2% | $2.36 — $2.67 | -3% YoY | 7 |
| Next Q | $-1.94 ▼ -9.5% | $-2.19 — $-1.83 | 1% YoY | 7 |
| Current FY | $4.37 ▲ +2.0% | $4.30 — $4.55 | 17% YoY | 8 |
| Next FY | $4.74 | $4.12 — $5.15 | 8% YoY | 8 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
8/10
Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Q2 2026 results with net sales of $1.46B (+5% YoY) and GAAP EPS of $4.46, significantly beat
Apr 29, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) announced it will release Q2 2026 financial results on April 29, 2026, ahead of market open, fo
Apr 22, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
3/10
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on June 5, 2026, to shareholder
Apr 20, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $277.0M | — |
| FMR LLC | $85.3M | DOUBLED |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $34.4M | TRIM |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $33.0M | TRIM |
| NORGES BANK | $32.6M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Baxter Nathan | F | $385.5K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark | A | $749.96 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | A | $83.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Johnson Stephen | A | $6.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Sandoval Brian | A | $28.8K |
9 institutional holders with $530.4M total value (9,090,281 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, MORGAN.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 4,747,017 | $277.0M | 52.2% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 1,462,160 | $85.3M | 16.1% | DOUBLED +127.9% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 589,618 | $34.4M | 6.5% | TRIM -28.2% |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 565,988 | $33.0M | 6.2% | TRIM -34.4% |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 558,604 | $32.6M | 6.1% | NEW |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 502,403 | $29.3M | 5.5% | NEW |
| 7 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 333,795 | $19.5M | 3.7% | DOUBLED +654.7% |
| 8 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 276,196 | $16.1M | 3.0% | NEAR_EXIT -75.6% |
| 9 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 54,500 | $3.2M | 0.6% | NEAR_EXIT -85.0% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 641,597 | 1,462,160 | +127.9% | $85.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 863,286 | 565,988 | -34.4% | $33.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 558,604 | — | $32.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 362,200 | 54,500 | -85.0% | $3.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 971,234 | 697,277 | -28.2% | $39.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 1,587,813 | 641,597 | -59.6% | $36.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 238,600 | 362,200 | +51.8% | $20.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 36,892 | 278,413 | +654.7% | $15.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 436,425 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 26,941 | 1,587,813 | +5793.7% | $104.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 643,063 | 971,234 | +51.0% | $64.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 554,462 | 790,243 | +42.5% | $52.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 436,425 | — | $28.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 459,885 | 294,913 | -35.9% | $19.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | NEAR_EXIT | 1,013,956 | 246,964 | -75.6% | $16.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 238,600 | — | $15.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEAR_EXIT | 175,459 | 36,892 | -79.0% | $2.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 276,709 | 769,749 | +178.2% | $42.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 468,030 | 643,063 | +37.4% | $35.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 345,718 | 175,459 | -49.2% | $9.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 145,982 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 106,160 | 568,893 | +435.9% | $37.7M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 216,758 | 276,709 | +27.7% | $18.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 144,700 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 551,250 | — | $47.8M | 2024-Q3 |
17 unique insiders with 2 transactions. Net insider value: -$3.3M ($49.5K bought, $3.3M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Baxter Nathan Eric | President and COO | F | 5,897 | $65.38 | $385.5K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | A | 11.037 | $67.95 | $749.96 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | A | 1,226.377 | $67.95 | $83.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Johnson Stephen L | Director | A | 112 | $61.01 | $6.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Sandoval Brian E | Director | A | 472 | $61.01 | $28.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Johnson Stephen L | Director | A | 6 | $61.01 | $366.06 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Hagedorn Christopher | EVP & Chief of Staff | J | 3.969 | $54.67 | $216.99 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | J | 2.744 | $54.67 | $150.01 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | J | 36.583 | $54.67 | $2.0K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Baxter Nathan Eric | President and COO | J | 91.458 | $54.67 | $5.0K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | M | 1,720 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | F | 637 | $60.20 | $38.3K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | M | 1,720.158 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | A | 3,000.37 | $65.11 | $195.4K |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | A | 124.104 | $65.11 | $8.1K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Johnson Stephen L | Director | A | 138 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD | Director | A | 33 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | A | 2,396.642 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Hanft Adam | Director | A | 105 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Kingdon Mark D | Director | A | 105 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Shumlin Peter E | Director | A | 153 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Aviles Edith | Director | A | 105 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Miller Austin Scott | Director | A | 48 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Evans David C | Director | A | 105 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Miaritis Nick | Director | A | 64 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Candelino Roberto | Director | A | 68 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | A | 12.378 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | A | 42 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Sandoval Brian E | Director | A | 151 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | J | 36.01 | $55.54 | $2.0K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Hagedorn Christopher | EVP & Chief of Staff | J | 3.907 | $55.54 | $216.99 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | J | 2.701 | $55.54 | $150.01 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Baxter Nathan Eric | President and COO | J | 90.025 | $55.54 | $5.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | A | 10.748 | $69.78 | $750.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | A | 1,194.235 | $69.78 | $83.3K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | BUY | 693 | $71.44 | $49.5K |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. | Director | SELL | 50,000 | $66.40 | $3.3M |
| Feb 3, 2026 | HAGEDORN JAMES | Chairman & CEO | F | 16,677 | $63.69 | $1.1M |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Aviles Edith | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Aviles Edith | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Scheiwer Mark J | EVP, CFO & CAO | F | 612 | $63.69 | $39.0K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Kingdon Mark D | Director | M | 165 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Kingdon Mark D | Director | M | 165 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Todorov Dimiter | EVP, CLO & CORPORATE SECRETARY | F | 2,254 | $63.69 | $143.6K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Shumlin Peter E | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Shumlin Peter E | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Evans David C | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Evans David C | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Johnson Stephen L | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Johnson Stephen L | Director | M | 336 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 5.3/10.
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
8/10
Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Q2 2026 results with net sales of $1.46B (+5% YoY) and GAAP EPS of $4.46
Apr 29, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) announced it will release Q2 2026 financial results on April 29, 2026, ahea
Apr 22, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
Scotts Miracle-Gro completed the divestiture of its Hawthorne business to Vireo Growth for 213 milli
Apr 9, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Buy (64% buy). Based on 11 analysts: 4 strong buy, 3 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$74.00 mean target
+29.2% upside
Strong Buy (1.88)
$67.00 Low
$80.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $57.30 |
| Target Low | $67.00 |
| Target Mean | $74.00 |
| Target Median | $74.00 |
| Target High | $80.00 |
| # Analysts | 6 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.88) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.50 | $2.36 | $2.67 | -3.3% | -12.2% | 0↑ 4↓ | $1.2B | -1.1% | 7 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$-1.94 | $-2.19 | $-1.83 | 1.0% | -9.5% | 2↑ 3↓ | $0.3B | -12.1% | 7 |
| Current FY 2026-09-30 |
$4.37 | $4.30 | $4.55 | 16.9% | +2.0% | 6↑ 0↓ | $3.3B | -2.6% | 8 |
| Next FY 2027-09-30 |
$4.74 | $4.12 | $5.15 | 8.4% | -0.1% | 1↑ 2↓ | $3.4B | 2.6% | 8 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.504 | |
| 7d ago | $2.528 | -0.024 |
| 30d ago | $2.851 | -0.347 |
| 60d ago | $2.854 | -0.350 |
| 90d ago | $2.861 | -0.357 |
4 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 26, 2026 | JP Morgan | DOWNGRADE | Overweight | Neutral |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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May 5, 2026
other
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening Announce the 2026 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grantees
<p>MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To promote active engagement with green spaces during childhood, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Founda
Apr 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SMG — 65.0% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 426,643 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 656,554 | Short Ratio: 65.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
earnings
ScottsMiracle-Gro Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Increase in Sales and Gross Margin Improvement Drive EPS Growth
<p align="center"><em>Net sales increased by 5%</em><br><em>Gross margin rate improved by over 200 basis points</em><br><em>Net leverage at 3.71x, dow
Apr 29, 2026
earnings_calendar
SMG Q2 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-04-29
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SMG — 57.2% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 408,442 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 713,448 | Short Ratio: 57.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SMG — 63.4% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 337,463 | Exempt: 33 | TRF Vol: 532,015 | Short Ratio: 63.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SMG — 2.3M shares, 49,354 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 2,307,120 shares across 49,354 trades.
Apr 22, 2026
earnings
ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Webcast
<p>MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn an
Apr 20, 2026
dividend
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment
<p align="left">MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded con
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SMG — 1.1M shares, 29,675 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 1,084,087 shares across 29,675 trades.
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SMG — 1.4M shares, 31,125 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 1,440,090 shares across 31,125 trades.
Apr 9, 2026
other
ScottsMiracle-Gro Completes Divestiture of Hawthorne Subsidiary
Sale to Vireo Growth enhances focus on North American consumer lawn and garden business <pre>Sale to Vireo Growth enhances focus on North American con
Apr 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: SMG — 57.0% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 285,059 | Exempt: 119 | TRF Vol: 500,457 | Short Ratio: 57.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 6, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: SMG — 1.5M shares, 33,101 trades
Week starting 2026-04-06. Total ATS volume: 1,516,597 shares across 33,101 trades.
Apr 2, 2026
earnings
ScottsMiracle-Gro Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance; Margin Recovery and Growth Plans Remain on Track
<p align="justify">MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded
Mar 20, 2026
Enforcement
Ewoudou v. Scott
Court ruling from District Court, District of Columbia. Docket: Civil Action No. 2025-0888
Mar 19, 2026
Enforcement
Russell v. Scott
Court ruling from Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Docket: 24-3312
Mar 16, 2026
Enforcement
Jennings v. Scott
Court ruling from District Court, District of Columbia. Docket: Civil Action No. 2025-1629
Mar 12, 2026
Enforcement
Scott & Scott Attorneys at Law LLP v. Robins Kaplan LLP
Court ruling from Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Docket: Index No. 655731/24; Appeal No. 6074; Case No. 2025-01700
Mar 9, 2026
Enforcement
Scott v. State
Court ruling from Supreme Court of Delaware. Docket: 521, 2025