ScottsMiracle-Gro
About: Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest purveyor of home lawn and gardening products in the US. The business consists of three reporting segments: US consumer, Hawthorne, and other. The US consumer segment consists of a broad range of lawncare products, including grass seed, fertilizer, and lawn-related weed, animal, and disease control. US consumer typically generates the vast majority of companywide revenue and profits. Hawthorne sells indoor gardening and hydroponic equipment, particularly to the cannabis growing industry, while the other segment primarily consists of lawn and gardening products sold in Canada. Its lawncare and gardening products are well-recognized brands in the US, including Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Roundup, Ortho, and Tomcat.
Employees: 5,300
0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
303% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $163M | Put options by funds: $40.6M
17% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 165 | Existing positions reduced: 141
6% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 71 | Existing positions closed: 67
0.84% less ownership
Funds ownership: 73.76% [Q4 2024] → 72.92% (-0.84%) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 444 [Q4 2024] → 437 (-7) [Q1 2025]
18% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.81B [Q4 2024] → $2.3B (-$512M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$65
5%
upside
Avg. target
$72
17%
upside
High target
$80
29%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
2 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
UBS Peter Grom | 14%upside $71 | Neutral Maintained | 17 Jul 2025 |
Truist Securities Bill Chappell | 29%upside $80 | Buy Maintained | 14 Jul 2025 |
Wells Fargo Chris Carey | 21%upside $75 | Overweight Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Stifel W. Andrew Carter | 14%upside $71 | Hold Downgraded | 9 Jun 2025 |
JP Morgan Jeffrey Zekauskas | 5%upside $65 | Overweight Maintained | 1 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about SMG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
9 hours ago
Scotts (SMG) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for Scotts (SMG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
11 hours ago
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.31 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
13 hours ago
ScottsMiracle-Gro Drives EBITDA and EPS Growth in Third Quarter; Gross Margin Improvement and Increase in U.S. Consumer Net Sales Fuel Gains
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products as well as a leader in indoor and hydroponic growing products, today announced its results for the third quarter ended June 28, 2025.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products as well as a leader in indoor and hydroponic growing products, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.66 per share. The dividend is payable on Friday, September 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Friday, August 22, 2025.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Earnings Preview: Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
Scotts (SMG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Positive
MarijuanaStocks
1 week ago
3 Ancillary Cannabis Stocks Set to Benefit from Industry Growth in 2025
The U.S. legal cannabis market continues to expand rapidly. Total sales are projected to reach nearly $45 billion by 2025. Growth is expected to continue at a double-digit rate over the next several years. Despite market volatility, marijuana penny stocks have drawn increased attention from retail traders. These low-priced equities offer high potential returns. However, they also come with higher risks and frequent price swings. Therefore, using technical analysis is critical. Traders should look for key support and resistance zones before entering. Breakouts from tight ranges often signal momentum. Moreover, volume spikes can confirm trend reversals. Still, traders must manage risk carefully. Setting stop-loss orders near technical levels helps limit losses. Keeping positions small can prevent emotional decision-making. As the sector matures, smart trading strategies become more important.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Webcast
MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products as well as a leader in indoor and hydroponic growing products, will release its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a video presentation via webcast at 9:00 a.m.
Positive
MarijuanaStocks
3 weeks ago
3 Marijuana Stocks To Watch As Summer Trading Heats Up
Marijuana stock investors are functioning off the success of the cannabis industry. What this means is that no market action represents this progress, so when it occurs it gives hope. At this time cannabis stocks are trading as they used to. But the continuous growth of the cannabis industry provides more optimism about the future. This has now become a big investor topic when speaking on strategy.
Positive
MarijuanaStocks
1 month ago
Top Ancillary Cannabis Stocks Gaining Momentum Before July
The ancillary cannabis sector continues to attract attention as market conditions shift. The U.S. cannabis industry is expected to reach $45 billion in sales by 2025. Growth remains steady, with projections calling for double-digit annual gains through 2030. Ancillary companies benefit by supporting cultivators and retailers without touching the plant. They provide hydroponic systems, lighting, packaging, and security services. As demand rises, these support businesses become more essential. Traders are also using technical analysis to identify breakout opportunities. Moving averages, support levels, and volume spikes help confirm strong setups. Many stocks are forming bullish consolidations. However, using proper risk management is key. Setting stop-loss orders and managing position size protects against large losses. These tools help traders stay disciplined. With momentum building and the broader market stabilizing, this week may offer compelling opportunities in the ancillary space.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Less Waste, More Impact: ScottsMiracle-Gro and ProAmpac Advance Insecticide Packaging
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with ScottsMiracle-Gro to introduce a groundbreaking spouted pouch for Ortho Home Defense Max. This new packaging combines the durability of rigid containers with the efficiency of flexible packaging, offering consumers a convenient and more sustainable alternative. “The new Ortho Home Defense Max packaging represents a major step forward in sustainability and consumer convenience,”.
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