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Should JPMorgan’s Downgrade and Hawthorne Exit Plans Require Action From Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Investors?
In late March 2026, JPMorgan downgraded Scotts Miracle-Gro to Neutral, citing rising input costs tied to geopolitical conflict, even as the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance and highlighted that most key commodities were already locked in and largely sourced domestically.
At the same time, Scotts Miracle-Gro is pushing ahead with a planned Hawthorne divestiture, expanded marketing and an approved share repurchase program, underscoring management’s confidence in its longer-term...