SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) Insider Trading & SEC Filings
Last SEC filing
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) has filed 29 SEC Form 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-07-31. Insider sales over the same period: 1 transactions worth $80K. 2 Form 8-K material event filings were reported by SMG in the last 90 days. 2 Form 144 notices of proposed sale were filed for SMG stock. InsiderAlpha tracks every SMG SEC filing - Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K - in real time, including Rule 10b5-1 plan detection.
About SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG)
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO trades under the ticker SMG. InsiderAlpha tracks 195 primary SEC Form 4 filings from 21 reporting insiders for SMG since 2024, sourced directly from SEC EDGAR.
| Sector | Materials insider trading |
|---|---|
| SIC classification | Agricultural Chemicals (SIC 2870) |
| SEC CIK | 0000825542 |
90-Day SEC Filing Activity
| Insider sales (90d) | 1 ($80K) |
|---|---|
| Form 4 filings (90d) | 29 |
| Form 8-K filings (90d) | 2 |
| Form 144 notices (90d) | 2 |
| Latest Form 4 filing | 2026-07-31 |
Recent SMG Insider Transactions (Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen L. Johnson | Director | S - Open-market sale | 1.2K | $68.32 | $80K | SEC | |
| Brian E. Sandoval | Director | A - Grant or award | 420 | $68.57 | $29K | SEC | |
| Stephen L. Johnson | Director | A - Grant or award | 105 | $68.57 | $7K | SEC | |
| Nick Miaritis | EVP & Chief Brand Officer | A - Grant or award | 16.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Nathan Eric Baxter | President and CEO | A - Grant or award | 29.2K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Christopher Hagedorn | EVP & Chief of Staff | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 4 | $52.42 | $217 | SEC | |
| Nathan Eric Baxter | President and CEO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 95 | $52.42 | $5K | SEC | |
| Mark J. Scheiwer | EVP, CFO & CAO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 3 | $52.42 | $150 | SEC | |
| Mark J. Scheiwer | EVP, CFO & CAO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 3 | $50.53 | $150 | SEC | |
| Nathan Eric Baxter | President and COO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 99 | $50.53 | $5K | SEC | |
| James Hagedorn | Chairman & CEO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 40 | $50.53 | $2K | SEC | |
| Christopher Hagedorn | EVP & Chief of Staff | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 4 | $50.53 | $217 | SEC | |
| Nathan Eric Baxter | President and COO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 98 | $51.04 | $5K | SEC | |
| Mark J. Scheiwer | EVP, CFO & CAO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 3 | $51.04 | $150 | SEC | |
| James Hagedorn | Chairman & CEO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 39 | $51.04 | $2K | SEC |
All transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings for SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG). Updated in real time as new filings are submitted to the SEC.
Most-Active SMG Insiders - Last 90 Days
| Insider | Form 4 filings | Total transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Mark J. Scheiwer | 8 | $3K |
| James Hagedorn | 5 | $343K |
| Nathan Eric Baxter | 4 | $15K |
| Christopher Hagedorn | 3 | $651 |
| Stephen L. Johnson | 3 | $87K |
Recent SMG Form 8-K Material Events
- - Item 2.02, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 5.02, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 8.01, 9.01 · Acquisition · neutral [SEC]
Scotts Miracle-Gro completed the sale of its Hawthorne business (nutrients, lighting, and hydroponic gardening materials) to Vireo Growth Inc. in exchange for 213 million subordinate voting shares and warrants for 80 million additional shares. The transaction closed on April 8, 2 - - Item 2.02, 9.01 · Restructuring · negative [SEC]
Scotts Miracle-Gro determined that its Hawthorne business met criteria for held-for-sale classification during Q1 FY2026, representing a strategic shift. The company reclassified Hawthorne as a discontinued operation for all prior periods presented, requiring restatement of histo
Recent SMG Form 144 Notices of Proposed Sale
Form 144 must be filed before insiders sell restricted or control stock above SEC thresholds. A cluster of Form 144 notices often precedes a wave of insider distribution.
Recent Insider Filings
- - Stephen L. Johnson (Director)
- - Mark J. Scheiwer (EVP, CFO & CAO)
- - Stephen L. Johnson (Director)
- - Mark J. Scheiwer (EVP, CFO & CAO)
- - Christopher Hagedorn (EVP & Chief of Staff)
Form 4 Transaction Code Reference
SEC Form 4 transactions are reported with a one-letter code indicating the type of transaction. Common codes you'll see in SMG insider filings:
| P | Open-market purchase by the insider |
|---|---|
| S | Open-market sale by the insider |
| A | Grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer |
| M | Exercise or conversion of derivative security (e.g. options) |
| F | Payment of exercise price or tax liability via share withholding |
| G | Bona-fide gift of securities |
| D | Disposition to the issuer (e.g. share buyback participation) |
| J | Other acquisition or disposition |
| X | Exercise of in-the-money or at-the-money derivative security |
| C | Conversion of derivative security |
| V | Transaction voluntarily reported earlier than required |
SMG Insider Trading - FAQ
- What is the latest insider trade for SMG?
- SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) had 29 insider filings in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-07-31. InsiderAlpha tracks every Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K filing in real time.
- How many insiders are buying SMG stock?
- 0 insider purchases of SMG were filed in the last 90 days.
- How many insiders are selling SMG stock?
- 1 insider sale of SMG was filed in the last 90 days, totaling $80K.
- Where can I see SMG SEC filings (Form 4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)?
- This page tracks SMG Form 4 insider transactions, Form 144 sale notices, and 8-K material event disclosures in one timeline. Annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports live on the company's SEC EDGAR page.
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