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/research/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,, EARNEST PARTNERS, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/research/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 2026-05-06, the biggest revenue drivers are: U.S. Consumer ($1,705.5M, +3.2% YoY); Other (primarily Canada) ($108.5M, +4.4% YoY); Roundup® marketing agreement (within U.S. Consumer) ($109.8M, +20.2% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/research/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 ($1,113.5M, -0.5% YoY); Selling, general and administrative ($305.1M, +4.7% YoY); Interest expense ($58.5M, -17.0% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q2 FY2026 (six months ended March 28, 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.

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13F Pro Quality Score

74.9/100

Rank #143 of 2,879 stocksTOP 5%

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Revenue Growth

66.9/100

Profitability

78.0/100

Balance Sheet

95.2/100

Earnings Quality

99.4/100

Free Cash Flow

62.5/100

Institutional Flow

75.8/100

Revenue Scale

76.4/100

Dilution Risk

41.1/100

SMG Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

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 74.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #143 of 2,879 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. SMG scores in the top quartile across earnings quality (99.4), balance sheet strength (95.2), profitability (78.0). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 41.1/100, 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 $1.5B, net income of $238.6M, free cash flow of $201.4M. Top institutional holders of SMG by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, EARNEST PARTNERS, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, 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 8 and 75 since 2021, currently 74.9 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 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 2026-05-06 — Q2 FY2026 (six months ended March 28, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Net sales grew 3.3% to $1.81B in H1 FY2026 on higher volume and pricing; gross margin expanded 260 bps to 38.5%; net income from continuing operations nearly doubled YoY to $215.6M.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $1,814.0M+3.3% YoY

U.S. Consumer$1,705.5M+3.2% YoY

Higher volume in soils, grass seed, fertilizer, plant food and controls, offset by lower mulch sales; increased pricing.

Within U.S. Consumer

Roundup® marketing agreement (within U.S. Consumer)$109.8M+20.2% YoY

Higher commission on consumer Roundup branded products and reimbursements.

Other (primarily Canada)$108.5M+4.4% YoY

Favorable foreign exchange rates of 2.8%, increased pricing of 1.2% and higher sales volume of 0.4%.

Largest Expense Items

Cost of sales$1,113.5M-0.5% YoY

Lower manufacturing costs partially offset by higher material costs and increased Roundup costs.

Selling, general and administrative$305.1M+4.7% YoY

Higher advertising spend of $23.0M, partially offset by lower short-term variable compensation.

Interest expense$58.5M-17.0% YoY

Lower average borrowings and decreased weighted average interest rate of 60 bps.

Margins: Gross margin improved 260 bps to 38.5% due to favorable volume mix, lower manufacturing costs, higher Roundup commissions and increased pricing, despite higher material costs. Operating margin expanded from 17.3% to 20.9% on higher sales and leverage.

Watch Items from the Filing

Hawthorne discontinued operations: $134.4M pre-tax valuation adjustment in H1 FY2026; business sold to Vireo April 8, 2026 for 213M Vireo shares (14% stake) plus warrant for 80M shares at $0.85 strike; company received investment-holding structure (GDH variable interest entity consolidation).
FLUENT investment write-down: Investment balance reduced to zero in Q1 FY2026; company discontinued equity method recognition of losses; Vireo acquiring FLUENT April 30, 2026 (announced post-quarter).
Debt maturity: $250.0M of 5.250% Senior Notes due December 15, 2026; company intends to repay using operating cash flow and Seventh A&R Credit Agreement borrowing capacity.
Securities litigation and derivative claims: In re Scotts Miracle-Gro Securities Litigation (consolidated class action) for misstatements on inventories, sales and business prospects (class period May 5, 2021 – August 1, 2023); court granted in part motion to dismiss on April 22, 2026; separate derivative suits also pending alleging breach of fiduciary duty.

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

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$1.5B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$238.6M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$201.4M

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

-5.0% YoY

$3.92BFY 2022

FY18 $2.66BFY19 $3.16BFY20 $4.13BFY22 $3.92B

Net Income

-212.9% YoY

$-437.5MFY 2022

FY18 $63.7MFY19 $460.7MFY20 $387.4MFY22 $-437.5M

Operating Income

-174.2% YoY

$-434.0MFY 2022

FY18 $198.9MFY19 $409.6MFY20 $585.2MFY22 $-434.0M

EPS (Diluted)

-215.7% YoY

$-7.88FY 2022

FY18 $1.12FY19 $8.18FY20 $6.81FY22 $-7.88

Total Assets

+27.1% YoY

$4.30BFY 2022

FY18 $3.05BFY19 $3.03BFY20 $3.38BFY22 $4.30B

Total Debt

+99.0% YoY

$3.11BFY 2022

FY18 $2.16BFY19 $1.76BFY20 $1.56BFY22 $3.11B

Op. Cash Flow

-123.1% YoY

$-129.0MFY 2022

FY18 $342.5MFY19 $226.8MFY20 $558.0MFY22 $-129.0M

Metric	FY 2022	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2018	FY 2017	FY 2016
Revenue	$3.92B -5.0%	$4.13B +30.9%	$3.16B +18.5%	$2.66B +0.8%	$2.64B +5.4%	$2.51B
Net Income	$-437.5M -212.9%	$387.4M -15.9%	$460.7M +623.2%	$63.7M -70.8%	$218.3M -30.8%	$315.3M
Operating Income	$-434.0M -174.2%	$585.2M +42.9%	$409.6M +105.9%	$198.9M -54.1%	$433.4M -3.2%	$447.6M
EPS (Diluted)	$-7.88 -215.7%	$6.81 -16.7%	$8.18 +630.4%	$1.12 -69.1%	$3.63 -28.7%	$5.09
Total Assets	$4.30B +27.1%	$3.38B +11.6%	$3.03B -0.8%	$3.05B +11.2%	$2.75B -0.3%	$2.76B
Total Debt	$3.11B +99.0%	$1.56B -11.4%	$1.76B -18.4%	$2.16B +39.0%	$1.55B +3.4%	$1.50B
Operating Cash Flow	$-129.0M -123.1%	$558.0M +146.0%	$226.8M -33.8%	$342.5M -5.7%	$363.2M +48.9%	$244.0M

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Top Institutional Holders of SMG

BlackRock, Inc.
$270.3M4,444,656 sh
EARNEST PARTNERS LLC
$206.7M3,399,648 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$152.2M2,503,140 sh
FMR LLC
$130.2M2,141,195 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$119.1M1,958,718 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$92.4M1,518,922 sh
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
$85.8M1,410,840 sh
ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$78.4M1,289,974 sh
CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS
$76.9M1,264,437 sh
NORTHERN TRUST CORP
$67.0M1,102,112 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$270.3M	4,444,656
EARNEST PARTNERS LLC	$206.7M	3,399,648
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$152.2M	2,503,140
FMR LLC	$130.2M	2,141,195
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$119.1M	1,958,718
STATE STREET CORP	$92.4M	1,518,922
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC	$85.8M	1,410,840
ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP	$78.4M	1,289,974
CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS	$76.9M	1,264,437
NORTHERN TRUST CORP	$67.0M	1,102,112

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Which hedge funds own SMG?

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