Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is a leading global provider of consumer lawn and garden products and services. The company offers a diverse portfolio of branded products, including lawn fertilizers, grass seed, pest control solutions and outdoor accessories under well-known names such as Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho®. In addition to its core seasonal offerings, Scotts Miracle-Gro has expanded into the fast-growing indoor gardening market through its Hawthorne Gardening Company subsidiary, which supplies nutrients, substrates and lighting systems for hydroponic and cannabis cultivators.

Founded in 1868 in Marysville, Ohio, Scotts Miracle-Gro began as a modest seed company founded by Orlando Scott. Over the following century, the company introduced its signature lawn care innovations, most notably the Miracle-Gro plant food formula in 1950. In 1995, Scotts Company merged with Miracle-Gro Products, combining decades of horticultural expertise and consumer trust. The business has continued to evolve through selective acquisitions and product portfolio expansion, maintaining a focus on research, development and sustainability initiatives.

Scotts Miracle-Gro conducts operations primarily in North America, where it enjoys strong brand recognition and extensive retail partnerships. The company also serves markets in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australasia, supplying both brick-and-mortar garden centers and e-commerce channels. Its professional services segment supports commercial landscapers and golf course superintendents with specialized turf and ornamental solutions, while digital platforms offer consumers planting guides, lawn care scheduling tools and mobile applications.

The company’s leadership team is headed by Chairman Peter H. Stavros and Chief Executive Officer Robert Proto, who bring decades of experience in consumer products and agriculture. Under their guidance, Scotts Miracle-Gro continues to invest in innovation, sustainability and global growth opportunities, with a long-term vision of helping customers cultivate greener, healthier outdoor and indoor spaces.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $67.60 to $69.06
• 50-Day Range: $50.59 to $69.04
• 52-Week Range: $45.61 to $93.90
• Volume: 565,966 shs
• Average Volume: 962,306 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.94 billion
• P/E Ratio: 136.36
• Dividend Yield: 3.87%
• Price Target: $67.67
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Scotts Miracle-Gro Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Scotts Miracle-Gro scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 46th out of 142 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Scotts Miracle-Gro has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Scotts Miracle-Gro has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 18.13%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Scotts Miracle-Gro are expected to grow by 18.13% in the coming year, from $3.42 to $4.04 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Scotts Miracle-Gro is 136.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.69.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Scotts Miracle-Gro is 136.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.79.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.02% of the float of Scotts Miracle-Gro has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Scotts Miracle-Gro has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Scotts Miracle-Gro has recently increased by 8.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Scotts Miracle-Gro is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.85%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Scotts Miracle-Gro does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Scotts Miracle-Gro is 528.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Scotts Miracle-Gro will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.35% next year. This indicates that Scotts Miracle-Gro will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.27

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.02% of the float of Scotts Miracle-Gro has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Scotts Miracle-Gro has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Scotts Miracle-Gro has recently increased by 8.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.58

News Sentiment

Scotts Miracle-Gro has a news sentiment score of 0.58. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Scotts Miracle-Gro this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 5 people have searched for SMG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Scotts Miracle-Gro to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Scotts Miracle-Gro insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

25.37% of the stock of Scotts Miracle-Gro is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

74.07% of the stock of Scotts Miracle-Gro is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SMG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMG shares performed this year?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock was trading at $66.34 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SMG shares have increased by 2.8% and is now trading at $68.18.

How were Scotts Miracle-Gro's earnings last quarter?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The basic materials company reported $3.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.95 by $0.03. The firm's revenue was down 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Scotts Miracle-Gro's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Scotts Miracle-Gro include Cullen Investment Group LTD. (0.02%) and Kera Capital Partners Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Hagedorn Partnership, LP, James Hagedorn, Christopher Hagedorn, Nathan Eric Baxter, Denise Stump, David C Evans, Stephen L Johnson, Julie Demuesy, Brian E Sandoval and Peter E Shumlin.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro?

Shares of SMG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Scotts Miracle-Gro own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Scotts Miracle-Gro investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Marinus Pharmaceuticals (MRNS), The RMR Group (RMR) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/6 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: AGRI OPERATIONS
• Sub-Industry: Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SMG
• CIK: 825542
• Web: www.scotts.com
• Phone: (937) 644-0011
• Fax: 937-578-5754
• Employees: 6,200
• Year Founded: 1868

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $67.67
• High Stock Price Target: $75.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $54.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -0.8%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.50
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 136.40
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.94
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$34.90 million
• Net Margins: 1.04%
• Pretax Margin: 2.19%
• Return on Equity: -56.15%
• Return on Assets: 5.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.71
• Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.45 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.14
• Cash Flow: $3.72 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.32
• Book Value: ($6.87) per share
• Price / Book: -9.93

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 57,715,000
• Free Float: 43,073,000
• Market Cap: $3.94 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.01