NYSE:SMG · New York Stock Exchange
+$1.54 today
Vol 0.51M · Avg 0.99M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare SMG returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-40.6%
avg 9.5%
ROIC
11.0%
avg 9.0%
ROA
5.3%
avg 4.4%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 11.0% versus its period average of 9.0%. 2 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
James S. Hagedorn | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board | $6.44M | — | 71 | $245,449.93 | 0.42% |
Nathan E. Baxter | President & Chief Operating Officer | $3.68M | — | 53 | $61,113.79 | 0.11% |
Christopher J. Hagedorn | Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff | $1.84M | — | 41 | $245,449.93 | 0.42% |
Mark J. Scheiwer | Executive VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | $1.66M | — | 51 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Dimiter Todorov | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | $1.49M | — | 54 | $19,014.00 | 0.03% |
Scott Hendrick | Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain | — | — | — | $136.00 | <0.01% |
Martha Stewart | Chief Gardening Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Dave Swihart | Senior Vice President of Research & Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Brad Chelton | Vice President of Treasury, Tax & Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
James Safka | Senior Vice President of Ecommerce | — | — | 57 | $245,449.93 | 0.42% |
Tom Matthews | Chief Communications Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Phil Jones | Senior Vice President of International Sales | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
2
$159,267.26
Sells
6
$11.25M
Net Sentiment
$11.09M
Net selling
Most Active
Hagedorn Partnership, L.P.
6 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 2 buys worth $159,267.26 and 6 sells worth $11.25M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $11.09M. Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. was the most active insider with 6 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +14.5% | +7.7% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +2.2% | +1.8% (15yr)3 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +14.5% | +7.3% (15yr)3 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +6.5% | -8.1% (15yr)3 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +14.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +7.7% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages SMG?
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) lists 12 active executives. The top listed executive is Christopher J. Hagedorn, Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff.
Are SMG insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $1.78M.
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