Scotts Miracle-Gro Stock Forecast, Price & News

Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotts Miracle-Gro a buy right now?

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Scotts Miracle-Gro in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Scotts Miracle-Gro stock.
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How has Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock was trading at $104.24 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, SMG shares have increased by 54.9% and is now trading at $161.43.
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Are investors shorting Scotts Miracle-Gro?

Scotts Miracle-Gro saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,090,000 shares, an increase of 21.1% from the September 30th total of 900,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 395,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.8 days. Approximately 2.7% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Scotts Miracle-Gro's next earnings date?

Scotts Miracle-Gro is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 2nd 2022.
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How were Scotts Miracle-Gro's earnings last quarter?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The basic materials company reported ($0.82) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.84) by $0.02. The basic materials company had revenue of $737.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $695.38 million. Scotts Miracle-Gro had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.20% and a net margin of 10.41%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 17.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.06 earnings per share.
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How often does Scotts Miracle-Gro pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Scotts Miracle-Gro?

Scotts Miracle-Gro declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 3rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.66 per share on Friday, December 10th. This represents a $2.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 26th.
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Is Scotts Miracle-Gro a good dividend stock?

Scotts Miracle-Gro pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.60%. Scotts Miracle-Gro has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Scotts Miracle-Gro is 29.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Scotts Miracle-Gro will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.00% next year. This indicates that Scotts Miracle-Gro will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Scotts Miracle-Gro issued on next quarter's earnings?

Scotts Miracle-Gro issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 10th. The company provided EPS guidance of $8.500-$8.900 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $8.520. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.93 billion-$5.07 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.74 billion.

What price target have analysts set for SMG?

9 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock. Their forecasts range from $198.00 to $270.00. On average, they anticipate Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock price to reach $225.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 39.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Scotts Miracle-Gro's key executives?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's management team includes the following people:

• James Hagedorn, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Mike Lukemire, President & Chief Operating Officer
• Cory J. Miller, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Dave Swihart, Head-Global Technology & Operations
• Ivan C. Smith, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer & Executive VP

What is Jim Hagedorn's approval rating as Scotts Miracle-Gro's CEO?

284 employees have rated Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO Jim Hagedorn on Glassdoor.com. Jim Hagedorn has an approval rating of 95% among Scotts Miracle-Gro's employees. This puts Jim Hagedorn in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Scotts Miracle-Gro's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Scotts Miracle-Gro include CF Industries (CF), Mosaic (MOS), Intrepid Potash (IPI), American Vanguard (AVD) and Monument Circle Acquisition (MON).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Scotts Miracle-Gro own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Scotts Miracle-Gro investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Micron Technology (MU), (CGC), AutoZone (AZO) and Honeywell International (HON).

What is Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock symbol?

Scotts Miracle-Gro trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SMG."

Who are Scotts Miracle-Gro's major shareholders?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (8.53%), BlackRock Inc. (6.35%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (1.70%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.56%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.28%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.88%). Company insiders that own Scotts Miracle-Gro stock include Adam Hanft, Denise Stump, Hagedorn Partnership, LP, Ivan C Smith, James D King, James Hagedorn, John R Vines, Katherine Littlefield Hagedorn, Michael C Lukemire, Peter E Shumlin, Robert Hagedorn, Stephen L Johnson and Susan Hagedorn.
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Which institutional investors are selling Scotts Miracle-Gro stock?

SMG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Millennium Management LLC, Morgan Stanley, Man Group plc, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Invesco Ltd., and Rockland Trust Co.. Company insiders that have sold Scotts Miracle-Gro company stock in the last year include Denise Stump, Ivan C Smith, James D King, James Hagedorn, Katherine Littlefield Hagedorn, Michael C Lukemire, Peter E Shumlin, Stephen L Johnson, and Susan Hagedorn.
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Which institutional investors are buying Scotts Miracle-Gro stock?

SMG stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including PEAK6 Investments LLC, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Macquarie Group Ltd., Raymond James & Associates, NFJ Investment Group LLC, Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Jane Street Group LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro?

Shares of SMG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Scotts Miracle-Gro's stock price today?

One share of SMG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $161.43.

How much money does Scotts Miracle-Gro make?

Scotts Miracle-Gro has a market capitalization of $9.01 billion and generates $4.93 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $512.50 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.94 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Scotts Miracle-Gro have?

Scotts Miracle-Gro employs 5,932 workers across the globe.

When was Scotts Miracle-Gro founded?

Scotts Miracle-Gro was founded in 1868.

What is Scotts Miracle-Gro's official website?

The official website for Scotts Miracle-Gro is www.scotts.com.

Where are Scotts Miracle-Gro's headquarters?

Scotts Miracle-Gro is headquartered at 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD, MARYSVILLE OH, 43041.

How can I contact Scotts Miracle-Gro?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's mailing address is 14111 SCOTTSLAWN ROAD, MARYSVILLE OH, 43041. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (937) 644-0011, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 937-578-5754.