What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for SMG?

13F Pro ranks SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View SMG's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/SMG (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most SMG stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of SMG include BlackRock,, FMR, EARNEST PARTNERS. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/SMG as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source SMG data?

All SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO files with the SEC under CIK 825542. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is SMG in?

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) is classified in the Materials sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/materials.

What drives SMG's revenue?

Per SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO's latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-08-05, the biggest revenue drivers are: U.S. Consumer segment ($2,738.4M, +2.1% YoY); Other segment (Canada) ($247.7M, +6.3% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/SMG.

What are SMG's largest expenses?

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO's latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Cost of sales ($1,918.5M, +0.8% YoY); Selling, general and administrative ($450.7M, +3.3% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q3 FY2026 (nine months ended June 27, 2026).

How often is SMG research updated on 13F Pro?

SMG's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO(SMG)Stock Analysis

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13F Pro Quality Score

45.8/100

Rank #1,856 of 2,961 stocks

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Revenue Growth

8.2/100

Profitability

29.3/100

Balance Sheet

55.6/100

Earnings Quality

92.3/100

Free Cash Flow

49.2/100

Institutional Flow

83.0/100

Revenue Scale

72.6/100

Dilution Risk

40.2/100

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Why SMG Scores 46/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-11

SMG's composite is driven by earnings quality and scale, held back by revenue growth and profitability. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Earnings quality

+4.2 pts

92th pct

Scale

+3.4 pts

73th pct

Institutional flow

+1.6 pts

83th pct

Capital efficiency

+0.6 pts

56th pct

Free cash flow

-0.1 pts

49th pct

Shareholder dilution

-0.5 pts

40th pct

Earnings growth

-2.0 pts

10th pct

Profitability

-3.1 pts

29th pct

Revenue growth

-8.4 pts

8th pct

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

SMG Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG), a Materials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores SMG at 45.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,856 of 2,961 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. SMG scores in the top quartile across earnings quality (92.3), institutional flow (83.0). Areas of concern include revenue growth (8.2) and profitability (29.3), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 40.2/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO reports quarterly revenue of $1.2B, net income of $112.2M, an operating margin of 14.5%. Top institutional holders of SMG by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, FMR, EARNEST PARTNERS, based on the most recent SEC filings. SMG trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 825542. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate SMG daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO directly from SEC EDGAR. SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 30 and 72 since 2021, currently 45.8 — a declining long-term trajectory across 67 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO

Quirks, history, and lore behind SMG — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. consumer goods company · mid-cap · listed on NYSE · headquartered in Ohio.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue in the $3–4 billion range, with a business that is deeply seasonal — think spring and summer surges that make Q1 earnings calls very interesting.
3
The History
Traces its roots to the late 1800s in Ohio, and grew into a giant through decades of acquisitions, eventually merging two of the biggest names in lawn and garden care.
4
The Secret
It quietly became the exclusive marketing agent for Monsanto's consumer herbicide brands — including one of the most recognized weed killers on the planet — giving it enormous retail shelf power.
5
The Lore
The company made a major bet on cannabis through its Hawthorne Gardening subsidiary, supplying hydroponic grow equipment — a bold pivot that got bumpy when the cannabis boom went bust.
6
The Giveaway
Your lawn's two best friends are its flagship brands: a little orange-bagged fertilizer and a yellow-and-green bottle of Miracle-Gro plant food.

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What's Driving SMG's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

AI-extracted from SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO's 10-Q filed 2026-08-05 — Q3 FY2026 (nine months ended June 27, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Net sales increased 2.4% to $2,986.1M YTD; net income from continuing operations rose 3.1% to $319.1M, but total net income fell 24% due to $93.3M loss on discontinued Hawthorne business sale.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

U.S. Consumer segment$2,738.4M+2.1% YoY

Higher sales of branded products (soils, grass seed, controls, fertilizer), partially offset by lower mulch sales; increased pricing.

Other segment (Canada)$247.7M+6.3% YoY

Higher sales volume of 4.1%, increased pricing of 1.3%, and favorable foreign exchange of 0.9%.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $2,986.1M+2.4% YoY

U.S. Consumer segment$2,738.4M+2.1% YoY

Higher sales of branded products (soils, grass seed, controls, fertilizer), partially offset by lower mulch sales; increased pricing.

Other segment (Canada)$247.7M+6.3% YoY

Higher sales volume of 4.1%, increased pricing of 1.3%, and favorable foreign exchange of 0.9%.

Largest Expense Items

Cost of sales$1,918.5M+0.8% YoY

Higher transportation costs in U.S. Consumer, partially offset by favorable material costs from supply chain savings.

Selling, general and administrative$450.7M+3.3% YoY

Higher advertising spend (+$20.0M) and other marketing (+$6.2M), offset by lower short-term incentive compensation.

Watch Items from the Filing

$250M of 5.250% Senior Notes due December 15, 2026, classified as current debt; company intends to repay using operating cash and available credit facility borrowings.
Hawthorne business divestiture on April 8, 2026 generated $97M in Vireo equity securities (7.1M shares + warrant), which declined to $81.3M fair value by June 27 with $15.7M unrealized loss recorded.
Leverage ratio of 3.78x at June 27, 2026, within covenant maximum of 5.00x; interest coverage ratio of 5.67x exceeds minimum requirement of 3.00x.
Securities litigation and shareholder derivative lawsuits pending; amended consolidated complaint alleges misstatements regarding inventories and sales; court granted in part motion to dismiss on April 22, 2026.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$1.2B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$112.2M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$321.1M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

14.5%

ROIC

Q2 2026

35.6%

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

-3.9% YoY

$3.41BFY 2025

FY22 $3.92BFY23 $3.55BFY24 $3.55BFY25 $3.41B

Net Income

+516.0% YoY

$145.2MFY 2025

FY22 $-437.5MFY23 $-380.1MFY24 $-34.9MFY25 $145.2M

Operating Income

+71.7% YoY

$358.6MFY 2025

FY22 $-434.0MFY23 $-174.4MFY24 $208.8MFY25 $358.6M

EPS (Diluted)

+504.9% YoY

$2.47FY 2025

FY22 $-7.88FY23 $-6.79FY24 $-0.61FY25 $2.47

Total Assets

-4.5% YoY

$2.74BFY 2025

FY22 $4.30BFY23 $3.41BFY24 $2.87BFY25 $2.74B

Total Debt

-5.1% YoY

$2.16BFY 2025

FY22 $3.11BFY23 $2.67BFY24 $2.28BFY25 $2.16B

Op. Cash Flow

-44.4% YoY

$371.3MFY 2025

FY22 $-129.0MFY23 $531.0MFY24 $667.5MFY25 $371.3M

Free Cash Flow

-53.1% YoY

$273.9MFY 2025

FY22 $-242.5MFY23 $438.2MFY24 $583.5MFY25 $273.9M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$3.41B -3.9%	$3.55B +0.0%	$3.55B -9.5%	$3.92B -20.3%	$4.92B +19.2%	$4.13B
Net Income	$145.2M +516.0%	$-34.9M +90.8%	$-380.1M +13.1%	$-437.5M -185.4%	$512.5M +32.3%	$387.4M
Operating Income	$358.6M +71.7%	$208.8M +219.7%	$-174.4M +59.8%	$-434.0M -160.0%	$723.0M +23.5%	$585.2M
EPS (Diluted)	$2.47 +504.9%	$-0.61 +91.0%	$-6.79 +13.8%	$-7.88 -187.9%	$8.96 +31.6%	$6.81
Total Assets	$2.74B -4.5%	$2.87B -15.9%	$3.41B -20.6%	$4.30B -10.5%	$4.80B +42.0%	$3.38B
Total Debt	$2.16B -5.1%	$2.28B -14.6%	$2.67B -14.2%	$3.11B +32.8%	$2.34B +49.8%	$1.56B
Operating Cash Flow	$371.3M -44.4%	$667.5M +25.7%	$531.0M +511.6%	$-129.0M -147.5%	$271.5M -51.3%	$558.0M
Free Cash Flow	$273.9M -53.1%	$583.5M +33.2%	$438.2M +280.7%	$-242.5M -247.3%	$164.6M -66.8%	$495.3M

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Top Institutional Holders of SMG

BlackRock, Inc.
$303.8M4,460,250 sh
FMR LLC
$279.0M4,096,622 sh
EARNEST PARTNERS LLC
$247.3M3,630,876 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$165.1M2,424,539 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$134.8M1,978,656 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$109.1M1,601,610 sh
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
$107.9M1,584,281 sh
ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC
$96.1M1,410,981 sh
BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP
$91.0M1,335,820 sh
Quantinno Capital Management LP
$87.0M1,278,061 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$303.8M	4,460,250
FMR LLC	$279.0M	4,096,622
EARNEST PARTNERS LLC	$247.3M	3,630,876
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$165.1M	2,424,539
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$134.8M	1,978,656
STATE STREET CORP	$109.1M	1,601,610
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC	$107.9M	1,584,281
ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC	$96.1M	1,410,981
BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP	$91.0M	1,335,820
Quantinno Capital Management LP	$87.0M	1,278,061

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Materials sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for SMG are available on the SMG stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. SMG is classified as a mid company.

Which hedge funds own SMG?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling SMG. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO's investment landscape.