SMG Dividend History & Yield
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.66 | $66.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.66 | $66.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.66 | $66.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.66 | $66.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.64 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SMG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 455 | $26,150 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,273 | $130,750 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,546 | $261,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.59%. $10,000 in SMG would currently pay about $459 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2025 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2022 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | — | $0.66 | +6.5% |
| May 26, 2021 | — | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2021 | — | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | — | $0.62 | +6.9% |
| Aug 26, 2020 | — | $5.62 Special | — |
| May 26, 2020 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2020 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | — | $0.58 | +5.5% |
| May 24, 2019 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2018 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2018 | — | $0.55 | +3.8% |
| May 24, 2018 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2017 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | — | $0.53 | +6.0% |
| May 24, 2017 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | — | $0.50 | +6.4% |
| May 25, 2016 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2016 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2015 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2015 | — | $0.47 | +4.4% |
| May 22, 2015 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2015 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Nov 24, 2014 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2014 | — | $2.00 Special | — |
| Aug 25, 2014 | — | $0.45 | +2.7% |
| May 22, 2014 | — | $0.438 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2014 | — | $0.438 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2013 | — | $0.438 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2013 | — | $0.438 | +34.8% |
| May 23, 2013 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2013 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2012 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2012 | — | $0.325 | +8.3% |
| May 23, 2012 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2012 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2011 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2011 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| May 25, 2011 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2011 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2010 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2010 | — | $0.25 | +100.0% |
| May 25, 2010 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2010 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2009 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2009 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2009 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2009 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2008 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2008 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2008 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2008 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2007 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2007 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2007 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2007 | — | $8.00 Special | — |
| Feb 6, 2007 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2006 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2006 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2006 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2006 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2005 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2005 | — | $0.125 | — |
SMG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to SMG's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SMG scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. The company provides lawn care products, comprising lawn fertilizers, clover and grass seed products, spreaders, and other durable products, as well as lawn-related weed, pest, and disease control products; and gardening and landscape products, which include water-soluble and continuous-release plant foods, potting mixes, garden soils, mulches and ground cover products, plant-related pest and disease control products, organic garden products, and live goods and seeding…
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Agricultural Inputs. First dividend on our records: Aug 16, 2005. 87 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMG dividend FAQ
When is SMG's next ex-dividend date?
SMG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.66 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does SMG pay dividends?
SMG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.66 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is SMG's dividend yield?
SMG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.59%, based on $2.64 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.64 per share, is 4.59%.
How much does SMG pay per share?
SMG pays about $0.66 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.64 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $264.00 a year.
Has SMG grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SMG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.59%, you would need about 455 shares of SMG (roughly $26,150 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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