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Guidance raise and confirmed profitability trajectory, plus deleveraging and shareholder backing, imply a modest near-term upside; divestiture reduces risk and improves mix, potentially improving multiple over time.
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Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Q3 2026 results with net sales of about $1.17B and raised full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance to $4.30–$4.45. The company noted margin pressures from freight and commodity costs, but expects margin expansion to stay on track, aided by AI and capital investments. The largest shareholder, the Hagedorn Partnership, reaffirmed support for CEO Nate Baxter, while the Hawthorne unit was divested, improving balance-sheet metrics and long-term mix.
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