The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) has returned 5.21% so far this year and 15.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SMG has returned 1.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 1992, SMG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +48.6%, while the worst month was Jun 2008 at -37.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, SMG closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 1, 2008 with a return of +29.2%, while the worst single day was Nov 6, 2024 at -20.5%.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has an annualized alpha of 4.97%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 03, 1992.

• This stock participated in 111.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.93% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SMG ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company provided a 4.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.64 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company was 83.55%, occurring on Oct 11, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company drawdown is 71.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.