James Hagedorn - SEC Form 4 Insider Trading Activity
Summary
Updated Aug 3, 2026
James Hagedorn has filed 3 SEC Form 4 filings across 1 company in the last 90 days - selling. Lifetime open-market sales: $1.39M.
Profile

James Hagedorn holds the role of CEO at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG). Hagedorn has reported 41 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in June 2026.
| Role | CEO, Director, 10% Owner |
|---|---|
| Notability | 55/100 |
Board memberships
- SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO
Reported roles
- CEO
Awards & honors
- Long-tenured leadership at Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
- Guided corporate strategy, governance, and investor relations
- Oversaw product innovation and global expansion initiatives
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for James Hagedorn go back to 2024: 41 primary Form 4 filings, an average of 13.7 per year. No transaction on record carries a Rule 10b5-1 flag - the filings look discretionary rather than pre-scheduled, which makes their timing more informative as a signal.
Career & Filing History
Every role James Hagedorn has reported on a Form 4, reconstructed from the filings themselves - reporting insiders must state their relationship to the issuer (officer title, director seat, or 10% ownership) on every filing.
- CEO, Director, 10% Owner at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 1 filing, 2026
- Chairman & CEO, Director, 10% Owner at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 15 filings, 2025 to 2026
- Chairman CEO, Director, 10% Owner at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 15 filings, 2025
- CEO and Chairman, Director, 10% Owner at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 5 filings, 2024
- CEO, President and Chairman, Director, 10% Owner at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 2 filings, 2024
- Chairman, CEO and President, Director, 10% Owner at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 3 filings, 2024
Recent Transactions
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 40 | $50.53 | $2K |
| 2026-05-28 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 39 | $51.04 | $2K |
| 2026-04-29 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 37 | $54.67 | $2K |
| 2026-04-01 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 637 | $60.20 | $38K |
| 2026-04-01 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | M - Option exercise | 1.7K | - | |
| 2026-03-09 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 36 | $55.54 | $2K |
| 2026-02-05 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 16.7K | $63.69 | $1.06M |
| 2026-02-04 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 39 | $51.93 | $2K |
| 2025-12-02 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 43 | $46.24 | $2K |
| 2025-11-17 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | F - Tax withholding / forfeiture | 18.2K | $58.40 | $1.06M |
| 2025-11-17 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | A - Grant or award | 41.4K | $0.00 | |
| 2025-11-04 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 43 | $46.30 | $2K |
| 2025-09-30 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 41 | $48.66 | $2K |
| 2025-09-26 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 104 | $62.51 | $6K |
| 2025-08-26 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 38 | $52.58 | $2K |
| 2025-07-25 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 35 | $57.59 | $2K |
| 2025-06-25 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 37 | $53.34 | $2K |
| 2025-06-17 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 98 | $65.04 | $6K |
| 2025-06-17 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 40 | $49.81 | $2K |
| 2025-04-25 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 45 | $44.40 | $2K |
Companies - Last 90 Days
- SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) - 3 filings, last 2026-06-30
Other Insiders Active in the Same Stocks
Insiders who reported open-market trades at the companies James Hagedorn has recently filed at. Multiple unrelated insiders buying the same stock within a short window - cluster buying - has historically been one of the strongest Form 4 signals.
- Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. - $11.25M of SMG open-market activity in the last 12 months
- Mark J. Scheiwer - $159K of SMG open-market activity in the last 12 months
- Stephen L. Johnson - $80K of SMG open-market activity in the last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Hagedorn?
James Hagedorn holds the role of CEO at SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG). Hagedorn has reported 41 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in June 2026.…
How many SEC Form 4 filings has James Hagedorn submitted recently?
3 primary Form 4 filings in the last 90 days, covering 1 company.
Has James Hagedorn been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 0 open-market purchases and 1 open-market sale ($1.39M) across all tracked filings.
Where can I see all of James Hagedorn's SEC filings?
All Form 4 filings, transaction values, and 10b5-1 plan flags are listed on this page and updated in real time as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
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