Scotts Miracle-Gro Non-GAAP EPS of -$2.16 beats by $0.05, revenue of $302.9M misses by $3.21M (SMG:NYSE)

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) reported Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of -$2.16, beating estimates by $0.05. Revenue was $302.9M, missing expectations by $3.21M. Annual net sales rose 1% to $3.29B, driven by branded products and e-commerce growth, according to the company.

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Published Nov 4, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The mixed earnings outcome could lead to short‑term volatility, with investors weighing growth versus profitability.

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Market read

Earnings release provides fresh data that may move SMG and related consumer‑goods stocks.

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What to watch

E‑commerce expansion and branded‑product growth may offset revenue miss in the longer term.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Scotts Miracle‑Gro announced its Q4 2026 results via a press release, highlighting a slight EPS beat and a modest revenue miss.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q4 Non‑GAAP EPS of -$2.16 beat expectations by $0.05, while revenue of $302.9M missed by $3.21M.

Expected impact

potential modest downside as investors price in the revenue miss despite the EPS beat

Evidence & confidence

Revenue miss signals slower growth; EPS beat is small and may not offset the negative revenue surprise.

Market effects

May pressure other consumer‑goods and lawn‑care stocks if revenue concerns spread.

Limited to U.S. markets; no broader regional effect.

Low global relevance beyond investors tracking U.S. earnings.

Counterpoint

The EPS beat could signal underlying margin strength; consider a short‑term rally.

Key entities

  • Scotts Miracle‑Gro Company

    U.S. listed lawn‑care and garden products manufacturer (ticker SMG).

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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) reported Q4 2026 earnings, highlighting 18% growth in Miracle-Gro Organic sales and a 16% increase in pre-emergent units. The company acquired Black Kow, expanded e-commerce to 13% of sales, and plans 2%-4% net sales growth for 2027 with adjusted EPS of $4.70-$4.90. SMG emphasized innovation, operational efficiencies, and strategic investments.