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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Scotts Miracle-Gro gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 29, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it once.
GAAP gross margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 32.3% (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted gross margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 32.0% (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed 32.0% (Jul 29, 2026) → raised 32.4% (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 29.0% (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Free cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $275M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $275M (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $275M (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $4.70–$4.90 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $4.15–$4.35 (Apr 29, 2026) → raised $4.30–$4.45 (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $4.48 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Scotts Miracle-Gro, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.2B (+1% year over year), operating margin 14.5%, net earnings $112M, operating cash flow $346M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Scotts Miracle-Gro beat its guidance?
Scotts Miracle-Gro gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 29, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it once.
How often does Scotts Miracle-Gro raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it once since Apr 29, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.