Stifel has increased conviction in Scotts Miracle-Gro's near-term strength and margin profile. The investment firm upgraded the fertilizer manufacturer to buy from hold. Analyst W. Andrew Carter maintained his $70 price target, "assuming SMG shares approach parity with consumer staples peers." Shares of Scotts Miracle-Gro have shed 16% this year, but Carter's forecast implies that they could rally 25% from here. SMG YTD mountain SMG YTD chart Carter's upgrade follows Scotts Miracle-Gro's fiscal fourth-quarter release on Wednesday. The company reported an adjusted loss of $1.96 per share, which was more narrow than the $1.98 analysts polled by FactSet had expected. "We are surprised at the muted reaction post F4Q25 earnings given the pressure ahead of earnings. Initial FY26 EPS guidance out

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