# Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (SMG)

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## Company

- Legal name: SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
- Ticker: SMG (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000825542
- Industry: Agricultural Chemicals (SIC 2870)
- Headquarters: Marysville, OH
- Fiscal year ends: September 30
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: scotts.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scottsmiraclegro
- Next earnings date: Feb 3, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $3.4B for the fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 25, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/0000825542-25-000022-index.html
- Operating income: $358.6M for the fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 25, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/0000825542-25-000022-index.html
- Net income: $145.2M for the fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 25, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/0000825542-25-000022-index.html
- SG&A: $603.4M for the fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 25, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/0000825542-25-000022-index.html
- Employees: 5,200 as of Sep 30, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Shares outstanding: 58,220,274 as of Jul 31, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000041/0000825542-26-000041-index.html
- Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP, Columbus, Ohio, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm

## Business

The discussion below describes the business conducted by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, an Ohio corporation (“Scotts Miracle-Gro” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”), including general developments in our business during fiscal 2025. Each reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) to a “fiscal” year is to our fiscal year ended or ending, as applicable, on September 30 of the referenced year. For additional information on recent business developments, see “ITEM 7.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $3.4B | $358.6M | $145.2M | $603.4M |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $3.6B | $208.8M | -$34.9M | $559.0M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $3.6B | -$174.4M | -$380.1M | $551.3M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $3.9B | -$434.0M | -$437.5M | $613.0M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $4.9B | $723.0M | $512.5M | $743.5M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/scotts-miracle-gro-co.json

## Officers and directors

- Nate Baxter, President and CEO. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-baxter-0896342. Source: 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000061/exhibit991q4f26newsrelease.htm
- Nathan Eric Baxter, President and CEO. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000178559526000016/0001785595-26-000016-index.htm
- Mark Scheiwer, Chief financial officer and chief accounting officer. Source: 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000061/exhibit991q4f26newsrelease.htm
- Mark J. Scheiwer, EVP, CFO & CAO. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-scheiwer-7874b85. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 30, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000183016526000034/0001830165-26-000034-index.htm
- Christopher Hagedorn, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000157512426000021/0001575124-26-000021-index.htm
- Nick Miaritis, EVP & Chief Brand Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nick-miaritis-217a7546. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000205310026000010/0002053100-26-000010-index.htm
- Dimiter Todorov, EVP, CLO & CORPORATE SECRETARY. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dimitertodorov1. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 5, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000195698226000005/0001956982-26-000005-index.htm
- A. Scott Miller, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Brian E. Sandoval, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- David C. Evans, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Edith Aviles, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Katherine Hagedorn Littlefield, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Mark D. Kingdon, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Peter E. Shumlin, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Roberto Candelino, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Stephen L. Johnson, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- Edith Avilés, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000029/smg-20251217.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000061/smg-20261104.htm
- Oct 16, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000058/smg-20261016.htm
- Sep 15, 2026: Item 1.02, Termination of a material definitive agreement; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000050/smg-20260915.htm
- Sep 11, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000047/smg-20260911.htm
- Sep 3, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000045/smg-20260903.htm
- Aug 27, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000043/smg-20260827.htm
- Jul 29, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000036/smg-20260729.htm
- Jul 1, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000032/smg-20260701.htm
- Apr 29, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000021/smg-20260429.htm
- Apr 9, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000017/smg-20260409.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 10, 2026: Mark D. Kingdon (Director) sold 831 shares, about $51,231. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000198570426000011/0001985704-26-000011-index.htm
- Aug 3, 2026: Partnership L.P. Hagedorn (Director) sold 30,000 shares, about $2.0M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000101297526000725/0001012975-26-000725-index.htm
- Jul 30, 2026: Stephen L. Johnson (Director) sold 1,170.96 shares, about $80,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000150574426000013/0001505744-26-000013-index.htm
- Feb 24, 2026: Mark J. Scheiwer (EVP, CFO & CAO) bought 693 shares, about $49,508. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000183016526000011/0001830165-26-000011-index.htm
- Feb 12, 2026: Partnership L.P. Hagedorn (Director) sold 50,000 shares, about $3.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000101297526000147/0001012975-26-000147-index.htm
- Sep 5, 2025: Partnership L.P. Hagedorn (Director) sold 56,633 shares, about $3.6M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000106299325015419/0001062993-25-015419-index.htm
- Sep 3, 2025: Mark J. Scheiwer (EVP, CFO & CAO) bought 1,790 shares, about $109,763. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000183016525000009/0001830165-25-000009-index.htm
- Aug 4, 2025: Nathan Eric Baxter (Officer) sold 70,000 shares, about $4.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000106299325013754/0001062993-25-013754-index.htm
- Aug 4, 2025: Partnership L.P. Hagedorn (Director) sold 70,000 shares, about $4.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000106299325013754/0001062993-25-013754-index.htm
- Aug 4, 2025: James Hagedorn (EVP and COO) sold 70,000 shares, about $4.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000106299325013754/0001062993-25-013754-index.htm
- Aug 4, 2025: Katherine Littlefield Hagedorn (Director) sold 70,000 shares, about $4.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000106299325013754/0001062993-25-013754-index.htm
- Feb 12, 2025: Mark J. Scheiwer (EVP, CFO & CAO) sold 1,500 shares, about $99,075. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000183016525000007/0001830165-25-000007-index.htm

## What management said

- "I’m pleased with our performance and financial discipline in fiscal 2026, as we delivered on all our imperatives and significantly strengthened our balance sheet" Nate Baxter, president and CEO (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000061/exhibit991q4f26newsrelease.htm
- "As we look to fiscal 2027, we have developed a sound plan that relies on what we can control and enables us to navigate a volatile macroeconomic environment while further advancing the building blocks of our SMG 2.0 strategy. We will build on this momentum to drive sustainable and consistent growth" Mark Scheiwer, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000061/exhibit991q4f26newsrelease.htm
- "We met or exceeded our fiscal 2026 commitments for net sales, gross margin, EPS, free cash flow and leverage ratio. Importantly, we expanded our gross margin despite a challenging commodity and freight environment and delivered adjusted earnings per share above our guidance. Our fiscal 2027 outlook reflects pricing and innovation, SG&A efficiencies and supply chain savings supported by our continued capital reinvestment. We remain committed to de-levering with a path to 3.0 t" Mark Scheiwer, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer (8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000061/exhibit991q4f26newsrelease.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 16, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000058/smg-20261016.htm
- 10-K filed Nov 25, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000022/smg-20250930.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554226000041/smg-20260627.htm
- DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/825542/000082554225000029/smg-20251217.htm

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