Scotts Miracle-Gro Reports Strong Earnings and Positive Outlook
Scotts Miracle-Gro ( (SMG) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Scotts Miracle-Gro presented to its investors.
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, known for its well-recognized brands such as Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, and Tomcat.
Scotts Miracle-Gro reported strong fiscal 2025 full-year results, highlighted by significant gross margin expansion and growth in earnings per share (EPS). The company also provided a positive outlook for fiscal 2026, anticipating further gains in key financial metrics.
Key performance highlights for fiscal 2025 include U.S. consumer net sales of $2.99 billion, in line with guidance, and a notable increase in GAAP gross margin rate to 30.6%. The company achieved GAAP earnings of $2.47 per share and non-GAAP adjusted earnings of $3.74 per share, marking substantial improvements over the previous year. Additionally, Scotts Miracle-Gro reported a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $581 million, an increase of $71 million from the prior year, and free cash flow of $274 million, exceeding expectations.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, Scotts Miracle-Gro expects low single-digit growth in U.S. consumer net sales and a non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of at least 32%. The company also projects non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share to range between $4.15 and $4.35, along with mid single-digit growth in non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA.
Overall, Scotts Miracle-Gro is poised for continued financial strength in fiscal 2026, driven by strategic investments in brand innovation and channel expansion, as well as ongoing operational efficiencies.
