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Scotts Miracle-Gro vs American Vanguard: SMG and AVD compared
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $117M for American Vanguard (Q2 2026). Scotts Miracle-Gro is growing faster (+1% against -10% a year earlier). Scotts Miracle-Gro is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.5% against -0.3%.
Where the money goes: SMG and AVD
Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) · Q3 FY26
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.
American Vanguard (AVD) · Q2 2026
American Vanguard, Q2 2026: revenue $117M (-10% year over year), operating margin -0.3%, net loss $9.9M, operating cash flow −$25.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) | American Vanguard (AVD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $117M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | -10% |
| Gross margin | 31.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 14.5% | -0.3% |
| Net earnings | $112M | −$9.9M |
| Net margin | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $346M | −$25.0M |
| Free cash flow | $321M | — |
| Market value | $3.8B | — |
| P/E | 24.7× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $76.33 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Scotts Miracle-Gro
- U.S. Consumer reportable segment: $1.0B (88%)
- Other non-reportable operating segment: $139M (12%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Scotts Miracle-Gro or American Vanguard?
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $117M for American Vanguard (Q2 2026).
Is Scotts Miracle-Gro or American Vanguard growing faster?
Scotts Miracle-Gro is growing faster (+1% against -10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Scotts Miracle-Gro or American Vanguard?
Scotts Miracle-Gro is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.5% against -0.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.