SMG Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

SMG has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 3.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.47%
Payout Ratio 89.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.77%
Consistency Lifetime 90.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.64%
Payout FCF 56.3%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 53.44%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Feb 20, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 1.8%
Total Return 5y: -67%

Top Dividend Payers in Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OCI 899 M 122% 305%
UAN 1,034 M 13.6% 120%
NTR 33,552 M 3.86% 4.71%
CF 15,101 M 2.36% 6.34%
MOS 8,729 M 3.08% 4.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MOS 8,729 M 33.8% 72.2%
CF 15,101 M 13.6% 97.7%
CTVA 49,438 M 6.70% 100%
NTR 33,552 M 4.33% 100%
UAN 1,034 M 26.5% 58.2%

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UAN
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 13.59% Yield

SMG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-20 2026-02-20 2026-03-06 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
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

SMG Dividend FAQ

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of lawn, garden and indoor-hydroponic products under brands such as Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho and AeroGarden. Its offerings span traditional fertilizers, seed and pest-control items to high-tech hydroponic lighting and nutrient systems, sold through big-box retailers, e-commerce sites and specialty growers worldwide. The firm, founded in 1868 and based in Marysville, Ohio, operates primarily in the Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMG?

As of February 2026, SMG`s dividend yield is 4.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.30 USD by the current share price of 66.34.

Does SMG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SMG paid a dividend of 3.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.

SMG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMG for the next 4 payments are between 0.529 (-19.8%) and 0.745 (+12.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SMG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is 2026-02-20.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is 2026-02-20.

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 1.64%. If you bought SMG's shares at 201.25 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.64% 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 4.47% 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 89.5%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMG?

SMG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.44%. 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?

Scotts Miracle-Gro's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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
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 57,900,000 +1.05%

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: 2026-02-06 03:12