Zacks Investment Research
17 Jul 2026, 09:41 UTC · 57m ago
Scotts (SMG) Moves 8.1% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
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Zacks Investment Research
17 Jul 2026, 09:41 UTC · 57m ago
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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) shares rallied 8.1% in the last trading session on higher-than-average volume. — Significant short-term price momentum supported by volume often signals a shift in investor sentiment or anticipation of a catalyst.
+0.40SMG is implementing cost-saving initiatives, supply chain transformations, and the divestiture of its Hawthorne business to improve profitability and earnings quality. — Operational streamlining and divestitures of non-core assets typically improve margins and long-term fundamental value.
+0.30SMG is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.53 per share and revenues of $1.17 billion, representing year-over-year declines of 2.3% and 1.2% respectively. — Negative projected growth in both top and bottom lines suggests a lack of fundamental organic growth in the immediate term.
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The consensus EPS estimate for SMG has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. — Lack of upward earnings revisions often limits the sustainability of a stock's upward price trend.
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Shares rallied 8.1% due to optimism over strong consumer demand and cost-saving initiatives.
Stock closed 2.2% higher and has returned 7% over the past month.
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