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Scotts Miracle-gro Co
SMG · Materials
Last earnings Sep 15, 2026
Key results
Free cash flowquarter
$275 million
Free cash flow of $275 million, driving leverage ratio down to the high 3s About ScottsMiracle-Gro With approximately $3.3 billion in sales, the Company is the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Revenuequarter
$3.3 billion
Free cash flow of $275 million, driving leverage ratio down to the high 3s About ScottsMiracle-Gro With approximately $3.3 billion in sales, the Company is the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
AI analysis
Latest earnings event · reported Sep 15, 2026
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K — transcript not held
Headline figures
| Metric | Latest earnings event | Prior qtr | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow | $275 million | — | — |
| Revenue | $3.3 billion | — | — |
Guidance · company-stated
Direction: Reiterated
“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 of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced the successful execution of key elements of its capital allocation strategy and reaffirmed confidence in achieving its Fiscal 2026 guidance.”
Classified from the release's primary full-year outlook statement.
Cash flow & capex
Capital allocation
Share Repurchases The Company executed share repurchases totaling $25 million during the month of August, marking the start of the $500 million share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors.
The timing and scale of future repurchases remain secondary to the Company s commitment to ongoing debt reduction and will be subject to market conditions and other factors determined by management.
Event summary
Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (2026-09-15)
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K — transcript not held
Guidance & outlook
Direction: Reiterated
Company outlook: “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 of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced the successful execution of key elements of its capital allocation strategy and reaffirmed confidence in achieving its Fiscal 2026 guidance.”
Company outlook — Reiterated (“reaffirms”)
“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 of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced the successful execution of key elements of its capital allocation strategy and reaffirmed confidence in achieving its Fiscal 2026 guidance.”
Company outlook — Reiterated (“reaffirmed”)
“Fiscal 2026 Outlook In connection with today s announcement, the Company has reaffirmed its previously provided Fiscal 2026 guidance, which includes U.”
Classified from the release's primary full-year outlook statement.
Capital allocation
Share Repurchases The Company executed share repurchases totaling $25 million during the month of August, marking the start of the $500 million share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
The timing and scale of future repurchases remain secondary to the Company s commitment to ongoing debt reduction and will be subject to market conditions and other factors determined by management.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
The start of the share repurchase program reflects our confidence in the strength of our SMG 2.0 initiatives, our consistent annual free cash flow generation and the long-term value of our Company and our capital allocation strategy.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Future share repurchases will be undertaken in alignment with our commitment to debt reduction and other financial priorities outlined in our mid-term growth algorithm for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Among the completed actions Senior Notes Redemption The Company redeemed all $250 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.250% senior notes due 2026.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
This redemption, completed on September 11, 2026, was funded through a combination of available revolver debt and planned fiscal year 2026 excess free cash flow.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Strategy & priorities
htm EX-99.1 Document 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 of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced the successful execution of key elements of its capital allocation strategy and reaffirmed confidence in achieving its Fiscal 2026 guidance.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
The recent actions demonstrate continued execution of the Company s disciplined capital allocation strategy.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Our focus remains on operational excellence and executing our SMG 2.0 multi-year strategy to drive sustainable and consistent growth.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Mark Scheiwer, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer, added, Strengthening our balance sheet is a top priority, and we are pleased with the progress we have made in deleveraging.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
The start of the share repurchase program reflects our confidence in the strength of our SMG 2.0 initiatives, our consistent annual free cash flow generation and the long-term value of our Company and our capital allocation strategy.
SEC original ↗Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Sep 15, 2026
Competitors
Competitors & peers
Same GICS sector — classification peers, not declared competitors
Filings
31 documents- Q3 2026
- 8-KSMG
Oct 16, 2026
- Q2 2026
- 8-K/ASMG
Sep 25, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Sep 15, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Sep 11, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Sep 3, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Aug 27, 2026
- 10-QSMG
- 8-KSMG
Jul 29, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Jul 1, 2026
- Q1 2026
- 10-QSMG
- 8-KSMG
Apr 29, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Apr 9, 2026
- Q4 2025
- 8-KSMG
Feb 20, 2026
- 10-QSMG
- 8-KSMG
Jan 29, 2026
- 8-KSMG
Jan 28, 2026
- Q3 2025
- 10-KSMG
Nov 25, 2025
- 8-KSMG
Nov 24, 2025
- 8-KSMG
Nov 12, 2025
- 8-KSMG
Nov 5, 2025
- Q2 2025
- 8-KSMG
Sep 3, 2025
- 10-QSMG
- 8-KSMG
Aug 5, 2025
- 8-KSMG
Jul 30, 2025
- Q1 2025
- 10-QSMG
- 8-KSMG
Apr 30, 2025
- 8-KSMG
Apr 28, 2025
- EX-99SMG
Apr 28, 2025
- Q4 2024
- 10-QSMG
- 8-KSMG
Jan 31, 2025
- 8-KSMG
Jan 29, 2025
Earnings releases
11 documentsPresentations
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Transcripts
0 documentsNo transcripts for Scotts Miracle-gro Co are held in this edition of the library.
Mentioned by
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