ScottsMiracle-Gro Names CIO to Accelerate Technology Transformation and SMG 2.0 Growth Strategy

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), home to North America's leading consumer lawn and garden brands, today announced the naming of Prathima Hegde to senior vice president and chief information officer.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 6, 2026

Scotts Miracle-Gro: Slow But Steady Growth Can Drive Upside (Upgrade)

Scotts Miracle-Gro is upgraded to a 'Buy' after a 27% decline, with ~20% upside to a ~$60 fair value. SMG pivots to higher-margin branded products, prioritizing margin expansion, disciplined growth, and leverage reduction below 3.5x. Management targets 2%-4% sales growth, 5%-8% EPS growth, and stable free cash flow, supporting capital returns as the balance sheet strengthens.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2026

Zacks Industry Outlook Corteva, Archer Daniels Midland, The Scotts Miracle-Gro, Mission Produce and Dole

Corteva, Archer Daniels Midland, The Scotts Miracle-Gro, Mission Produce and Dole have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 18, 2026

5 Agriculture Operations Stock Picks to Tap Long-Term Growth Trends

The Agriculture - Operations industry is positioned to tap innovation, automation and shifting food demand despite persistent cost and commodity pressures. CTVA, ADM, SMG, AVO and DOLE look promising.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2026

ScottsMiracle-Gro Advances Debt Reduction and Capital Allocation

SMG hits its $275 million fiscal 2026 free cash flow target while reducing debt, renewing liquidity and starting buybacks under a $500 million program.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Execution of Key Capital Allocation Initiatives

Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance Achieves free cash flow target of $275 million and reaffirms full Fiscal 2026 guidance

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 15, 2026

SMG to Expand Soil Amendment Portfolio With Black Kow Acquisition

Scotts Miracle-Gro's Black Kow buyout advances its 2.0 growth plan, expanding soil amendments while targeting sales, margin and EPS gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 7, 2026

Did The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

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PRNewsWire • Sep 7, 2026

Scotts Miracle-Gro Investigation Continued: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Continues to Investigate the Officers and Directors of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company - SMG

NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF continues its investigation into The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) (“Scotts” or the “Company”). On August 2, 2023, the Company disclosed disappointing financial results including a decline in quarterly sales for fiscal third quarter of 6%, a decline in gross margin by 420 basis points, as well.

Business Wire • Sep 4, 2026

ScottsMiracle-Gro to Acquire Black Kow in Alignment with SMG 2.0 Growth Strategy

Company will scale trusted 57-year-old brand and expand its availability nationwide Company will scale trusted 57-year-old brand and expand its availability nationwide

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 3, 2026