What SEC filings does The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company submit to the SEC?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about SMG?

A Form 4 for SMG discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the source-reported date, number of shares, price, and updated ownership. These facts do not establish motive or predict future returns.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for SMG?

The 10-K is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all SMG SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for SMG. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company file with the SEC?

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling SMG shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

SMG SEC Filing News — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Latest SEC filings for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries; original filings remain at the SEC/source links and were authored by their filers, not StrongBuyAnalytics. Filing dates shown are source dates. Coverage and detection can be delayed or incomplete because of SEC availability, amendments, parsing, caching, or outages. Latest source filing date shown: 2026-10-16.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. The company provides lawn care products, comprising lawn fertilizers, clover and grass seed products, spreaders, and other durable products, as well as lawn-related weed, pest, and disease control products; and gardening and landscape products, which include water-soluble an…

Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Agricultural Inputs Market Cap: $3.2B CIK: 825542

Total Filings

Bullish Classifications

Bearish Classifications

Insider Transactions

Material Events (8-K)

Periodic Reports

What you're looking at: Each item below is parsed from an actual SEC filing submitted by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Form 4 = confirmed insider transaction · Form 144 = proposed sale notice · 8-K = material event (earnings, M&A, leadership change, etc.) · 10-Q / 10-K = quarterly / annual report.

SMG Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-09-09 — 2026-10-16

Insider Transactions (Form 4)

0 buys vs 0 sells

Insider buying and selling activity is balanced in this period.

Insider Transactions 16 · Forms 3, 4 and 5

A Form 4 is filed within two business days of a company insider — an officer, a director, or a holder of more than ten percent of the stock — changing their position in the shares. All 16 filings in this group are Form 4s for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

The difficulty with reading these filings as a group is that a single form type covers transactions that mean entirely different things. An executive spending their own money to buy stock and an executive having shares withheld to pay tax on a vesting grant both appear as a Form 4. Every filing below is therefore tagged with the nature of the underlying transaction, taken from the transaction code reported on the form itself.

Across the 16 insider filings shown, the breakdown is 14 compensation award and 2 tax withholding. None of the classified filings involved a discretionary open-market trade, so this period says nothing about what insiders think of the price.

What each transaction type means

Compensation award ×14: Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Tax withholding ×2: Shares were withheld by the company to settle tax due when equity vested. This is an automatic administrative step and not a decision to sell.

Form 4 Tax withholding Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-10-05

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Scheiwer Mark J (EVP, CFO & CAO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were withheld by the company to settle tax due when equity vested. This is an automatic administrative step and not a decision to sell.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`J`	Other transaction	3	$45.88	$137.64
`F`	Tax withholding on vested shares	1,559	$49.02	$76.4K

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Scheiwer Mark J (EVP, CFO & CAO) Shares: 1,562

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-10-05

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Sandoval Brian E (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award	575	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Sandoval Brian E (Director) Shares: 575

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-10-05

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Johnson Stephen L (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award	144	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Johnson Stephen L (Director) Shares: 144

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-30

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Scheiwer Mark J (EVP, CFO & CAO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Phantom Stock	14	$50.27	$703.78

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Scheiwer Mark J (EVP, CFO & CAO)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Evans David C (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	118	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Evans David C (Director)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Aviles Edith (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	118	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Aviles Edith (Director)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Candelino Roberto (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	77	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Candelino Roberto (Director)

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Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Miller Austin Scott (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	53	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Miller Austin Scott (Director)

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Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD (Director, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	37	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: HAGEDORN KATHERINE LITTLEFIELD (Director, 10% Owner)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Tax withholding Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Baxter Nathan Eric (Director, President and CEO, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were withheld by the company to settle tax due when equity vested. This is an automatic administrative step and not a decision to sell.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`F`	Tax withholding on vested shares	12,023	$57.53	$691.7K

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Baxter Nathan Eric (Director, President and CEO, 10% Owner) Shares: 12,023

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Shumlin Peter E (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	170	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Shumlin Peter E (Director)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Johnson Stephen L (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	155	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Johnson Stephen L (Director)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Kingdon Mark D (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	118	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kingdon Mark D (Director)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Hanft Adam (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	118	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Hanft Adam (Director)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Miaritis Nick (EVP & Chief Brand Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	72	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Miaritis Nick (EVP & Chief Brand Officer)

View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →

Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-09

SMG insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Scheiwer Mark J (EVP, CFO & CAO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code	Nature	Shares	Price	Value
`J`	Other transaction	2	$53.41	$106.82
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Phantom Stock	15	$59.71	$895.59
`A`	Compensation award derivative · Dividend Equivalent Rights	47	—	—

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Scheiwer Mark J (EVP, CFO & CAO) Shares: 2

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Material Events 4 · Form 8-K

An 8-K reports a material event in the window between scheduled reports. There are 4 in this period for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Each 8-K names the item number it is filed under, and that number is the fastest way to tell a routine disclosure from a consequential one.

Item 2.02 is an earnings release, Item 5.02 is a change of directors or officers, and Item 1.01 or 2.01 covers a material agreement or a completed acquisition. Item 7.01 and Item 8.01 are the general-purpose disclosure items and carry no fixed meaning on their own.

Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-10-16

SMG filed 8-K — material company event

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)

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Form 8-K/A Amended Material Company Update 2026-09-25

SMG filed amended 8-K — material company event

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO filed an amended 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K/A (Material Event Amendment)

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Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-09-15

SMG filed 8-K — material company event

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)

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Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-09-11

SMG filed 8-K — material company event

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)

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How we classify The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's filings

Straight from EDGAR

Each displayed record links to an original source document. StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries, not the filing itself. Parsing may omit context or contain errors, so read the original document in full.

Transaction codes, not guesswork

The nature shown on each insider filing comes from the transaction code the filer entered on the form itself — P for an open-market purchase, A for a compensation award, F for shares withheld to pay tax, M for an option exercise. Where one filing contains several codes, the transaction table lists them line by line.

Why the distinction matters

Insider activity is routinely summarised as buying or selling, which flattens together decisions that mean very different things. Shares withheld for tax on a vesting grant are an automatic administrative step; shares bought on the open market are someone committing their own money at the current price.

What this page does not tell you

A filing records what happened, not why. Form 4 does not always disclose whether a sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and no single filing is a basis for a decision on SMG. Read these alongside the fundamentals rather than in isolation.

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