$SMG

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) executed key parts of its capital allocation strategy, including redeeming $250M in senior notes, renewing a $750M accounts receivable facility, and starting a $500M share repurchase program. The company reaffirmed its Fiscal 2026 guidance.

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Execution of Key Capital Allocation Initiatives Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance MARYSVILLE, Ohio — September 15, 2026 — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 8, 2026, Adam Hanft, a member of the Board of Director (the “Board”), notified The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On August 24, 2026, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, in its capacity as seller representative (the “Company”), entered into that certain Third Amendment to Master Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Amendment”), by and among

ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO Nate Baxter, a tech veteran, is leveraging AI, e-commerce, and product innovation to drive growth. The company uses AI for customer service, demand planning, and website assistance, with Baxter noting revenue growth and cost savings. Scotts is also targeting younger consumers with organic products and shifting to digital advertising. Baxter aims to improve the balance sheet and reduce leverage. The company's stock is up 3.16% to $62.61.

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) stock rose 5.8% to $63.03 after Stifel raised its price target to $76 and increased fiscal 2026 EPS estimate to $4.44. The company's Q3 results showed sales growth, margin expansion, and strong branded product performance. SMG also announced a $0.66 dividend with an ex-date of August 21, 2026.

Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. sold 30,000 shares of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) at an average of $67.45 ($67.42–$68.16, $2.02M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-03.

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares rose 1.8% pre-open after the company held Investor Day 2026 and set mid-range targets for FY2027-2029, including 2% to 4% average annual net sales growth, adjusted EPS growth of 5% to 8%, and free cash flow above $275 million. Stifel raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $4.44 and lifted its price target to $76.

Strategic Shift and Operational Progress Management is executing a fundamental shift toward 'SMG 2.0,' prioritizing quality earnings and margin expansion over aggressive volume growth to ensure sustainable long-term value. The company deliberately exited approximately $100 million in low-margin commodity mulch and soil sales to reallocate resources toward high-margin branded products.

Scotts Miracle-Gro shares rose 1.4% pre-open after the company reported fiscal Q3 EPS of $2.82 versus $2.48 consensus, with revenue of $1.17B in line. It updated FY2026 EPS guidance to $4.30 to $4.45 and declared a $0.66 quarterly dividend payable Sept. 4. The report was the first under new CEO Nate Baxter.