The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company SMG
- Market cap
- $3.0B
- P/E
- 40.7×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 62.20 | 81.48 | 57.96 | 59.52 | 76.50 | 133.36 | 39.06 | 43.67 | 53.43 | 45.61 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 98.82 | 108.04 | 110.12 | 114.63 | 202.64 | 254.34 | 167.09 | 88.61 | 93.90 | 79.11 |
High Price
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| 5,100 | 4,700 | 5,150 | 5,600 | 5,932 | 7,300 | 6,100 | 6,500 | 6,200 | 5,900 |
Employees
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| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,506 | 2,642 | 2,663 | 3,156 | 4,132 | 4,925 | 3,924 | 3,551 | 3,553 | 3,413 |
Revenue
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| 35.92% | 36.81% | 32.46% | 32.31% | 32.60% | 29.83% | 22.24% | 18.51% | 23.94% | 30.59% |
Gross Margin
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| 384 | 315 | 116 | 582 | 511 | 677 | (558) | (453) | (24) | 222 |
EBT
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| 15.31% | 11.92% | 4.34% | 18.43% | 12.36% | 13.75% | (14.22%) | (12.76%) | (0.66%) | 6.50% |
EBT Margin
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| 315 | 219 | 64 | 460 | 389 | 513 | (437) | (380) | (35) | 145 |
Net Income
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| 74 | 80 | 83 | 89 | 95 | 94 | 105 | 93 | 81 | 75 |
Depreciation
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| 41.02 | 44.48 | 47.39 | 56.86 | 74.18 | 86.10 | 70.70 | 63.42 | 62.55 | 59.26 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 5.24 | 3.68 | 1.13 | 8.30 | 6.96 | 9.20 | (7.88) | (6.79) | (0.61) | 2.52 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.99 | 6.11 | 6.09 | 4.09 | 10.02 | 4.75 | (2.32) | 9.48 | 11.75 | 6.45 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.91) | (1.08) | (1.12) | (0.73) | (1.12) | (1.87) | (0.90) | (1.66) | (1.48) | (1.69) |
Capex/Sh
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| 3.08 | 5.04 | 4.97 | 3.36 | 8.90 | 2.88 | (3.23) | 7.83 | 10.27 | 4.76 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 12.02 | 11.14 | 6.40 | 13.03 | 12.62 | 17.72 | 2.66 | (4.77) | (6.88) | (6.21) |
Book Value/Sh
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| 61 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
Shares
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| 15.92 | 26.80 | 70.39 | 12.25 | 21.94 | 15.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 22.60 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.03 | 2.21 | 1.66 | 1.79 | 2.06 | 1.70 | 0.60 | 0.75 | 1.39 | 0.96 |
PS Ratio
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| 6.93 | 8.83 | 12.32 | 7.81 | 12.12 | 8.26 | 16.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.50 | 2.70 | 2.41 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.12 | 1.34 | 1.48 | 1.99 | 1.57 |
EV/Sales
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| 33.36 | 23.80 | 22.95 | 39.06 | 20.22 | 63.24 | (29.33) | 11.97 | 12.13 | 19.55 |
EV/FCF
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| 244 | 363 | 343 | 227 | 558 | 272 | (129) | 531 | 668 | 371 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (56) | (64) | (63) | (40) | (62) | (107) | (50) | (93) | (84) | (97) |
Capex
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| 188 | 299 | 279 | 187 | 496 | 165 | (179) | 438 | 584 | 274 |
FCF
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| 326 | 337 | 273 | 421 | 266 | 884 | 1,018 | 624 | 230 | 201 |
Working Cap'
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| 1,216 | 1,401 | 2,016 | 1,652 | 1,522 | 2,295 | 2,971 | 2,610 | 2,227 | 2,106 |
Total Debt
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| 1,187 | 1,281 | 1,983 | 1,633 | 1,505 | 2,050 | 2,884 | 2,578 | 2,155 | 2,070 |
Net Debt
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| 734 | 662 | 360 | 723 | 703 | 1,013 | 148 | (267) | (391) | (357) |
Sh' Equity
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| 11.94% | 7.93% | 2.20% | 15.15% | 12.09% | 12.53% | (9.62%) | (9.86%) | (1.11%) | 5.17% |
ROA
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| 14.56% | 13.95% | 5.31% | 10.87% | 16.57% | 14.75% | (8.95%) | (4.72%) | 7.40% | 13.09% |
ROIC
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| 46.12% | 31.28% | 12.47% | 85.09% | 54.33% | 59.72% | (75.37%) | 635.62% | 10.61% | (38.82%) |
ROE
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) key facts
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) is an Agricultural Inputs company in the Basic Materials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended September 2025) was $3.4 billion, down 3.93% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $145.2 million, or $2.52 per share (basic), a net margin of 4.25%.
- As of September 25, 2026, SMG traded at $50.89, a market capitalization of $3.0 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 40.7× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.9× sales.
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share, a yield of 4.76%, with a payout ratio of 36.3%.
- Return on equity was −38.8% and debt-to-equity -10.13.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) Latest News
18 Sep
Scotts Miracle-Gro refinances existing debt while its undervalued stock narrative encounters renewed market pressure and scrutiny. Debt refinancing affects SMG's capital structure and interest costs with limited immediate effect on core operations or long-term trajectory.
16 Sep
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company advances debt reduction initiatives and refines capital allocation to strengthen its balance sheet and support long-term financial flexibility. Debt reduction and capital allocation improvements enhance financial stability and may support future performance without fundamentally altering company trajectory.
15 Sep
ScottsMiracle-Gro executes key capital allocation initiatives aimed at optimizing its balance sheet and returning value to shareholders. Capital allocation steps can shift financial flexibility and near-term investor views but rarely redefine core operations.
7 Sep
SMG acquires Black Kow to expand its soil amendment portfolio. Black Kow acquisition broadens SMG soil amendment products and modestly strengthens market presence.
3 Sep
ScottsMiracle-Gro to acquire Black Kow in line with SMG 2.0 growth strategy. Acquisition marks major strategic expansion advancing SMG 2.0 plans.
31 Aug
Young homeowners increasingly accept dandelions in lawns, creating a major challenge for Scotts Miracle-Gro by reducing demand for its core lawn care and herbicide products. Changing preferences among young homeowners may gradually lower demand for traditional lawn maintenance products.
9 Aug
Scotts Miracle-Gro reaffirmed guidance and outlined growth targets, raising questions on whether the stock remains undervalued. Reaffirming guidance and growth targets delivers moderate updates to operational outlook without shifting core trajectory.
7 Aug
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) held its Q3 2026 earnings call, reporting quarterly financial results, segment performance, cost actions, and updated guidance on consumer demand and profitability targets. Q3 2026 earnings call delivers key financial metrics and forward guidance that directly shape investor views and near-term stock movement.
4 Aug
Scotts Miracle-Gro launches SMG 2.0 to pursue higher margins and digital growth. SMG 2.0 is a major strategic initiative targeting higher margins and digital expansion that can materially shift company trajectory.
ScottsMiracle-Gro announced financial targets and capital allocation strategy during its Investor Day 2026 at the NYSE. Announcement of financial targets and capital allocation strategy at Investor Day outlines major strategic moves likely to alter company trajectory and investor views.
SMG Q3 earnings beat expectations due to Bonnie Plants JV strength while revenues missed targets. Mixed Q3 results with earnings outperformance from joint venture offset by revenue shortfall indicate moderate influence on near-term sentiment without major strategic shifts.
30 Jul
Scotts Miracle-Gro Q3 earnings call covered revenue, earnings figures, segment performance, and management outlook on operations and guidance. Q3 earnings call and guidance directly influence near-term stock valuation and investor positioning for SMG.
29 Jul
ScottsMiracle-Gro reported third quarter results and updated its full-year outlook to reflect accelerated EPS growth. Quarterly results and raised full-year EPS outlook directly affect financial trajectory and investor views.
SMG posted strong Q3 2026 sales growth in its earnings call despite cost pressures. Positive Q3 sales growth can lift near-term financial results and investor views but is tempered by cost factors.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company held its Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Earnings call delivers performance metrics and outlook that shape near-term market perception and valuation.
SMG reported Q3 earnings with analysis of key financial and operational metrics. Q3 earnings and metrics disclosure can shift near-term stock sentiment and valuation.
22 Jul
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) sustainability plans lag its current valuation, raising questions on whether the stock is overvalued. Valuation gap tied to sustainability plans may shift investor views on SMG shares.
29 Jun
ScottsMiracle-Gro announces strategic leadership succession. Planned leadership succession may affect strategy execution and investor sentiment but is unlikely to alter core operations.
15 May
Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) posted strong earnings of good quality. Quality earnings support sustained financial performance and market valuation for SMG.
10 May
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) bull case may shift following Hawthorne division sale and Q2 results, prompting reevaluation of future prospects. Hawthorne sale refocuses SMG on core lawn and garden operations while Q2 results directly affect financial outlook and investor sentiment.
2 May
Scotts Miracle-Gro's Q2 earnings call highlights financial results, segment performance, guidance, and strategic updates for the lawn and garden products company. Q2 earnings highlights detail financial outcomes and forward guidance that significantly shape SMG's trajectory and investor sentiment.
1 May
Jefferies expresses bullish outlook on The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG). Jefferies' bullish stance signals moderately positive investor sentiment toward SMG's future performance.
29 Apr
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company released Q2 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings summaries reveal financial health, strategic updates, and outlook that drive stock volatility and long-term investor confidence.
Key metrics from Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Q2 earnings reveal insights into financial performance and operational health. Q2 earnings metrics directly shape investor sentiment, stock valuation, and expectations for SMG's future performance.
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Q2 earnings and revenues exceeded analyst estimates. Q2 earnings and revenues topping estimates boosts financial outlook and investor sentiment significantly.
Scotts Miracle-Gro shares rose 3% after beating earnings expectations and expanding margins. Earnings beat and margin expansion directly improve financial metrics and drive immediate stock gains, signaling positive trajectory shifts.
Scotts Miracle-Gro reported strong second quarter results, with sales increases and gross margin improvements driving EPS growth. Strong Q2 sales growth and margin expansion boost EPS and signal positive financial momentum for future performance.
22 Apr
Analysts predict Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) will report declining earnings, urging focus on revenue trends, margins, guidance, and segment performance. Expected earnings decline may pressure financial results and investor sentiment ahead of the report.
10 Apr
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) reaffirms its fiscal 2026 guidance. Reaffirming fiscal 2026 guidance provides moderate reassurance on financial trajectory without introducing major changes.
9 Apr
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company completed the divestiture of its Hawthorne subsidiary, exiting the cannabis cultivation business to refocus on core lawn and garden operations. Divesting Hawthorne eliminates losses from the underperforming cannabis segment, enabling SMG to strengthen its core business and boost investor confidence.