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SMG Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

SMG has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 2.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.52%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.64
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.41%
Dividend Rating 50.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.59%
Payout Ratio 71.0%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 52.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -9.2%
Total Return 5y: -64.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OCI 892 M 225% 345%
FMC 1,664 M 17.7% 2.41%
NTR 30,830 M 4.28% 6.90%
ICL 6,363 M 3.35% 5.11%
MOS 7,554 M 3.62% 4.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
OCI 892 M 70.6% 95.9%
MOS 7,554 M 43.2% 71.7%
CF 12,561 M 13.6% 93.0%
CTVA 44,739 M 6.14% 100%
NTR 30,830 M 4.66% 100%

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MOS
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NTR
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CTVA
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SMG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.26%
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.08%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.11%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-07 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.05%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.86%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.94%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.16%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.2%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.31%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.8%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.19%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.89%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.73%
2022-02-23 2022-02-24 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.49%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.41%
2021-08-26 2021-08-27 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.66 6.5% 0.42%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.29%
2021-02-23 2021-02-24 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.28%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-08-26 2020-08-27 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 6.9% N/A
2020-05-26 2020-05-27 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.58 5.5% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.55 3.8% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.53 6% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.5 6.4% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2016-02-23 2016-02-25 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2015-08-25 2015-08-27 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% N/A
2015-05-22 2015-05-27 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-02-20 2015-02-24 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2014-11-24 2014-11-26 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.45 -77.5% N/A
2014-08-29 2014-09-03 2014-09-17 Other 2 344.4% N/A
2014-08-25 2014-08-27 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.45 2.9% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.4375 0% N/A
2014-02-20 2014-02-24 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.4375 0% N/A
2013-11-22 2013-11-26 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.4375 0% N/A

SMG Dividend FAQ

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of lawn, garden, and indoor-hydroponic products across North America and select international markets, operating under well-known brands such as Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, and AeroGarden. Its core segments are Lawn & Garden (fertilizers, seed, pest control) and Hydroponics (lighting, nutrients, growing systems), which together serve mass-merchandisers, hardware chains, e-commerce platforms, and specialty growers.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMG?

As of December 2025, SMG`s dividend yield is 4.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.64 USD by the current share price of 58.39.

Does SMG pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, SMG paid a dividend of 2.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 and the payout was 0.66 USD.

How often does SMG pay dividends?

SMG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SMG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

SMG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMG for the next 4 payments are between 0.531 (-19.5%) and 0.752 (+13.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SMG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SMG?

SMG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.41% per year.
Weak growth: SMG's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SMG?

SMG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.59%. If you bought SMG's shares at 165.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMG?

SMG Payout Consistency is 93.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Scotts Miracle-Gro has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SMG have a good Dividend Yield?

SMG`s 4.52% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMG is 71.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMG?

SMG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SMG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SMG`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Scotts Miracle-Gro`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.88% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Scotts Miracle-Gro ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2005-11-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 51,724,100
1990 50,000,000 -3.33%
1991 42,146,000 -15.71%
1992 42,046,000 -0.24%
1993 42,153,800 +0.26%
1994 36,800,000 -12.7%
1995 53,900,000 +46.47%
1996 53,900,000
1997 53,900,000
1998 61,100,000 +13.36%
1999 56,400,000 -7.69%
2000 56,000,000 -0.71%
2001 57,600,000 +2.86%
2002 60,400,000 +4.86%
2003 64,000,000 +5.96%
2004 66,000,000 +3.13%
2005 68,000,000 +3.03%
2006 67,200,000 -1.18%
2007 64,200,000 -4.46%
2008 64,700,000 +0.78%
2009 65,900,000 +1.85%
2010 66,300,000 +0.61%
2011 60,900,000 -8.14%
2012 61,400,000 +0.82%
2013 62,100,000 +1.14%
2014 60,800,000 -2.09%
2015 61,500,000 +1.15%
2016 60,100,000 -2.28%
2017 57,600,000 -4.16%
2018 55,300,000 -3.99%
2019 55,800,000 +0.9%
2020 57,100,000 +2.33%
2021 55,400,000 -2.98%
2022 55,500,000 +0.18%
2023 56,700,000 +2.16%
2024 57,300,000 +1.06%
2025 57,700,000 +0.7%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-01 02:18