SMG Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

SMG has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 2.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.33%
Payout Ratio 60.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.8%
Consistency Lifetime 90.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.7%
Payout FCF 40.6%
Streak Years 10
Dividend Rating 41.2%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
NTR 32,258 M 3.49% 5.07%
CF 17,435 M 2.10% 4.22%
CTVA 51,519 M 1.20% 1.73%
SQM 21,379 M 0.72% 1.60%
SDF 3,038 M 0.45% 0.66%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MOS 7,069 M 33.75% 72.2%
CF 17,435 M 13.62% 97.7%
CTVA 51,519 M 6.70% 100.0%
NTR 32,258 M 4.33% 100.0%
SMG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-22 2026-05-22 2026-06-05 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.12%
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 2026-03-06 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.95%
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% N/A
2021-02-23 2021-02-24 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
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

SMG Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of SMG?

As of June 2026, SMG's dividend yield is 4.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.64 USD by the current share price of 61.88.

Does SMG pay a dividend?

As of June 2026, SMG paid a dividend of 2.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-22 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 2026-05-22.

SMG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMG for the next payments are between 0.655 (-0.8%) and 0.667 (+1.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.27%.

Will SMG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-22. 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 0.77% 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 1.65%. If you bought SMG's shares at 160.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.65% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMG?

SMG Payout Consistency is 90.2%. 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 4.33% 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 60.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMG?

SMG's Overall Dividend Rating is 41.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SMG Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SMG's Outstanding Shares?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.86% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 55.6%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SMG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 10, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1989 51,724,100 0%
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 0%
1997 53,900,000 0%
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 57,900,000 +1.05%
2026 59,100,000 +2.07%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-06-08 02:34 UTC