SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 23, 2025
Dividend yield: 3.85%
Payout ratio: 440%
Scotts Miracle-Gro's latest dividend of $0.66 per share was on May 23, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $2.64 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.85%.
SMG dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Scotts Miracle-Gro Dividend yield
SMG has a dividend yield of 3.85% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.88%, Scotts Miracle-Gro's dividend yield is 105% higher. Historically SMG's dividend yield has averaged at 3.1% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current one.
SMG Dividend history
Scotts Miracle-Gro has a history of paying dividends since 2005. Our records of SMG show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 7%.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | $0.66 | 4.44% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.66 | 4.37% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.66 | 3.39% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.66 | 3.68% |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.66 | 4.06% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.66 | 4.52% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | $0.66 | 4.69% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $0.66 | 5.14% |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.66 | 4.05% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.66 | 3.18% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.66 | 4.75% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | $0.66 | 3.49% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.66 | 2.83% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | $0.66 | 2% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | $0.66 | 1.59% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.66 | 1.6% |
| May 26, 2021 | $0.62 | 1.13% |
| Feb 23, 2021 | $0.62 | 1.1% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.62 | 1.4% |
| Aug 26, 2020 | $0.62 | 1.45% |
| May 26, 2020 | $0.58 | 1.72% |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $0.58 | 1.94% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | $0.58 | 2.26% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | $0.58 | 2.12% |
| May 24, 2019 | $0.55 | 2.48% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | $0.55 | 2.7% |
| Nov 23, 2018 | $0.55 | 2.9% |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $0.55 | 2.89% |
| May 24, 2018 | $0.53 | 2.48% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.53 | 2.33% |
| Nov 22, 2017 | $0.53 | 2.12% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $0.53 | 2.16% |
| May 24, 2017 | $0.5 | 2.28% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.5 | 2.1% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | $0.5 | 2.15% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | $0.5 | 2.34% |
| May 25, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.72% |
| Feb 23, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.83% |
| Nov 23, 2015 | $0.47 | 2.71% |
| Aug 25, 2015 | $0.47 | 2.99% |
| May 22, 2015 | $0.45 | 5.96% |
| Feb 20, 2015 | $0.45 | 5.8% |
Scotts Miracle-Gro dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SMG has a payout ratio of 440% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 42.5%, Scotts Miracle-Gro's payout ratio is 935% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SMG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro Co | 3.85% | $2.64 | 440% |
| SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | 3.23% | $1.83 | 87.1% |
| CF CF Industries Holdings Inc | 2.11% | $2 | 26.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Scotts Miracle-Gro pay a dividend?
Yes, Scotts Miracle-Gro has been paying dividends for the last 20 years.
When was SMG's last dividend?
Scotts Miracle-Gro's last dividend ex-date was on May 23, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.66 per share.
How much dividend does Scotts Miracle-Gro pay (per share)?
SMG's annualized dividend per share is $2.64.
What is Scotts Miracle-Gro's dividend yield?
Currently Scotts Miracle-Gro's dividend yield is 3.85%.
How often does Scotts Miracle-Gro pay dividends?
Scotts Miracle-Gro pays dividends quarterly.
What is Scotts Miracle-Gro's dividend payout ratio?
Scotts Miracle-Gro's dividend payout ratio is 440%.
Does Scotts Miracle-Gro pay a good dividend?
Scotts Miracle-Gro's dividend yield is more than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.