AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)

Scotts Miracle-Gro FY2025 sales down 4% to $3.41 billion; adjusted EPS up to $3.74

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Scotts Miracle-Gro reported fiscal 2025 results for the year ended September 30, 2025, with net sales down 4% to $3.41 billion from $3.55 billion. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.47, compared with a loss of $0.61 a year earlier, and adjusted EPS rose to $3.74 from $2.29. The company also gave fiscal 2026 guidance calling for adjusted EPS of $4.15 to $4.35, which matters to shareholders as a benchmark for next year's earnings.

Key points

  • Fiscal 2025 net sales were $3,413.1 million, down from $3,552.7 million; fourth-quarter net sales fell 7% to $387.4 million
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $2.47 for fiscal 2025 versus a loss of $0.61 in fiscal 2024; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.74 versus $2.29
  • Fourth-quarter net loss narrowed to $151.8 million from $244.0 million a year earlier
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance includes adjusted EPS of $4.15 to $4.35 and free cash flow of $275 million

The filing

CompanyScotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 5, 2025, 7:36 AM ET
Accession number0000825542-25-000011

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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