Scotts Miracle‑Gro (SMG) Director Stephen L. Johnson Sells Shares

What Happened

• Stephen L. Johnson, a director of Scotts Miracle‑Gro Co. (SMG), reported an open-market sale of 1,170.96 shares on July 30, 2026. The shares were sold at $68.32 each for a total proceeds of approximately $80,000. This transaction was a sale (S), which is generally considered a routine disposition rather than a bullish signal.

Key Details

• Transaction date: July 30, 2026
• Filing date (Form 4): July 31, 2026 (appears timely)
• Shares sold: 1,170.96
• Price per share: $68.32
• Total proceeds: ~$80,000
• Transaction type/code: Open-market sale (S)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported in the provided filing data
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5‑1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes were indicated in the provided transaction record

Context

• Sales by directors can reflect routine portfolio management (diversification, liquidity needs) and are less informative than purchases about insider sentiment. This filing does not indicate that Johnson is a 10% owner or that the sale was part of a specified trading plan. Retail investors may watch future Form 4 filings or company disclosures for additional insider activity.