The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment

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Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share. The dividend is payable on March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026. The company reported approximately $3.4 billion in sales and positions itself as a leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, with brands including Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, and Tomcat.

Positive

• $0.66 per-share dividend provides regular income to shareholders
• Dividend payment scheduled for March 6, 2026 gives clear near-term cash return

Negative

• Dividend uses company cash that could otherwise fund operations or growth

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.66 per share. The dividend is payable on Friday, March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Friday, February 20, 2026.

About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.4  billion in sales, the Company is the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America.  The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, Ortho® and Tomcat®  brands are market-leading in their categories. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

For investor inquiries:
Brad Chelton
Vice President
Treasury, Tax and Investor Relations
brad.chelton@scotts.com 
(937) 309-2503

For media inquiries:
Tom Matthews
Chief Communications Officer
tom.matthews@scotts.com 
(937) 844-3864 

FAQ

What dividend did Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) announce on January 26, 2026?

Scotts Miracle-Gro announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share.

When is the SMG dividend payable and what is the record date for payment?

The dividend is payable on March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026.

How does the SMG dividend affect shareholders who buy shares after February 20, 2026?

Shareholders who purchase after February 20, 2026 will not be on the record and therefore will not receive the March 6 dividend.

How large are Scotts Miracle-Gro's sales referenced in the dividend announcement?

The company referenced approximately $3.4 billion in sales.

Who can investors contact at Scotts Miracle-Gro for investor questions about the dividend?

Investors can contact Brad Chelton, Vice President Treasury, Tax and Investor Relations, at brad.chelton@scotts.com or (937) 309-2503.