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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Equity Research Summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, with key brands including Scotts, Turf Builder, and Miracle-Gro.

Key Investment Thesis

JEF maintains a BUY rating with a $75 price target (17% upside from current price), based on medium-term sales growth and gross margin expansion potential.

Primary Focus Areas

Consumer Retraining: Shifting DIY homeowners toward multi-step lawn treatments to offset pricing headwinds.
DIY to DIFM Shift: Capitalizing on opportunities with small-to-medium landscapers and pro sales in home centers.
Pure Play Strategy: Closing down cannabis business to support multiple expansion.

Valuation

Current price: $64.04
Price target: $75.00 (Buy)
Target EV/EBITDA (CY25): ~10.5x (below historical average)

Risks

Retail shelf space loss from private label proliferation
Accelerating shift to DIFM impacting DIY revenue
Unseasonal weather
Tariff headwinds of ~5% COGS in '26

Growth Catalysts

Product innovation investments driving pricing power
Gross margin expansion from cost initiatives and tariff protection
Opportunity in digital channels and DTC platforms

Note: The analysis incorporates management confirmation of low-single-digit net leverage commitment by year-end and acknowledges improving product mix to support multiple expansion.

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