Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Tops Q1 EPS by 35c ; Provides Outlook
Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.89), $0.35 better than the analyst estimate of ($1.24). Revenue for the quarter came in at $416.8 million versus the consensus estimate of $392.29 million.
Fiscal 2025 Outlook
The Company reaffirms the non-GAAP fiscal 2025 guidance for key elements of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA provided last quarter and lowers expected interest expense. Highlights include:
U.S. Consumer net sales low single-digit growth (excluding non-repeat sales for AeroGarden and bulk raw material sales)
Hawthorne net sales mid-single digit decrease
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of approximately 30 percent
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $570 million to $590 million
Interest expense $15 million to $20 million lower than prior year, previously a $10 million decrease
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