Scotts Miracle-Gro Company stock analysis
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (0L45) Share Price & Analysis
0L45 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $63.46 - $65.43
- 52-Week Range
- $47.66 - $75.32
- Previous Close
- $65.58
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 102
- Market Cap
- $3.79B
- Enterprise Value
- $4.93B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $7.40M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $2.03B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 36.5
- Beta
- 1.30
- Next Earnings
- Feb 03, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- -0.95
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Nov 20, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 4.10%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation
TTM operating cash flow of about $373M and free cash flow of about $314M show that the business is converting earnings into cash and funding investment internally. This supports debt reduction and strategic spending, although sustained cash generation remains important for flexibility.
Branded Product Innovation
Branded innovation and customer adoption support durable differentiation: Miracle-Gro Organic grew nearly 18%, remained the category's number-one organic brand, and new Ortho and Scotts products expanded the addressable opportunity. This mix can support pricing and repeat demand beyond commodity sales.
Deleveraging Progress
Redeeming $250M of senior notes and reducing net debt to adjusted EBITDA to 3.89x demonstrate tangible progress on capital structure. Lower interest expense and planned debt reduction can improve resilience and free cash flow available for innovation, dividends, and targeted growth.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Negative Equity
Debt of about $2.0B and negative stockholders' equity of roughly $372M leave limited balance-sheet flexibility. This structure increases sensitivity to operating setbacks and financing needs, while restricting the company's ability to absorb shocks or fund initiatives without prioritizing deleveraging.
Weak Revenue Growth And Thin Margins
TTM revenue is down about 2.5%, while net margin is only about 2% despite positive net income. The recovery is therefore not yet broad-based growth: weaker sales momentum and thin bottom-line profitability leave less cushion if demand, pricing, or operating costs deteriorate.
Inventory And Commodity Headwinds
Fiscal 2027 guidance includes low-single-digit sales pressure from elevated retailer inventories and upwards of $100M of commodity headwinds. These factors can delay sell-through and compress margins, making planned growth and the lower-end margin expansion outlook more dependent on execution and cost savings.
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Company Description
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) stands as a leading producer and global distributor of products dedicated to lawn and garden upkeep, as well as specialized indoor and hydroponic cultivation. The company's operations are strategically divided into three core business units: U.S. Consumer, Hawthorne, and an 'Other' category. SMG's comprehensive product range for lawns includes essential items such as fertilizers, grass seeds, and application spreaders, alongside durable garden implements and outdoor cleaning agents. They also offer robust solutions for managing lawn weeds, pests, and diseases. For broader gardening and landscaping endeavors, their offerings encompass water-soluble and slow-release plant nutrients, a variety of potting mixes and garden soils, mulches, and decorative ground covers. Furthermore, the company provides organic garden products, targeted pest and disease controls for plants, live goods, and diverse seeding solutions. Beyond outdoor applications, Scotts Miracle-Gro supplies specialized items for indoor and hydroponic growing. This includes innovative systems for soilless plant, flower, and vegetable cultivation, as well as critical lighting systems and components tailored for indoor gardening environments. The company also develops household-focused insect, rodent, and general weed control products, featuring potent non-selective weed killers. These extensive product lines are marketed under a vast portfolio of widely recognized brand names, notably Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, Turf Builder, Roundup, and AeroGarden, among many others. Scotts Miracle-Gro distributes its merchandise through a broad and diverse network of retail and commercial channels. This encompasses major home improvement retailers, mass-market stores, warehouse clubs, both large and independent hardware outlets, nurseries, and specialized garden centers. Consumers can also find their products on e-commerce platforms and in food and drug stores. For the indoor gardening and hydroponics sector, the company collaborates with specialized distributors, retailers, and directly supplies growers. Founded in 1868, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Marysville, Ohio.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- CEO
- Nathan E. Baxter
- Employees
- 5,200
- Website
- scottsmiraclegro.com
- Address
- 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, OH, 43041, US
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (0L45) Earnings & Revenues
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0L45 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was predominantly positive. Management reported two consecutive years of meeting or exceeding objectives, positive sales growth, higher margins, 18% adjusted EPS growth, strong free cash flow, and meaningful deleveraging. The fiscal 2027 plan includes multiple branded-product, e-commerce, innovation, and cost-saving drivers, although elevated retailer inventories, upwards of $100 million of commodity headwinds, slower lawn POS, and expectations for gross margin expansion near the lower end of the target range remain notable challenges.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 9 | 0 | 3 |
