Scotts Miracle-Gro(SMG) - 2026 Q1 - Quarterly Results

Financial Performance - U.S. Consumer net sales for the first quarter were $328.5 million, reflecting a 4% decrease compared to the prior year[22] - GAAP gross margin rate improved by 90 basis points to 25.0%, while non-GAAP adjusted gross margin rate also improved by 90 basis points to 25.4%[8] - GAAP net loss from continuing operations was $0.83 per share, an improvement of $0.32 per share compared to the prior year[8] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $3.0 million, an increase of $2.1 million over the prior year[8] - The U.S. Consumer segment reported a segment profit of $9.0 million, down 8% from the previous year[22] - The net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 27, 2025, was $47.8 million, compared to a net loss of $66.1 million in the same period of 2024[26] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 27, 2025, was $3.0 million, up from $0.9 million in the same period of 2024[26] - The company reported a diluted net loss per common share from continuing operations of $0.83 for the three months ended December 27, 2025, compared to $1.15 in the same period of 2024[26] Guidance and Future Expectations - The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, including non-GAAP adjusted net income per share from continuing operations projected between $4.15 and $4.35[15] - The company anticipates free cash flow of $275 million, which will drive the leverage ratio down to the high 3's[15] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets decreased to $3,034.0 million in December 2025 from $3,170.2 million in December 2024, a decline of approximately 4.3%[24] - Total current assets increased to $1,257.2 million in December 2025, compared to $940.3 million in September 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 33.7%[24] - Long-term debt decreased to $2,250.2 million in December 2025 from $2,636.9 million in December 2024, a reduction of approximately 14.7%[24] - The current portion of debt increased significantly to $278.3 million in December 2025 from $54.6 million in December 2024[24] - The total liabilities decreased to $3,534.6 million in December 2025 from $3,649.7 million in December 2024, a decline of approximately 3.1%[24] Discontinued Operations - The planned divestiture of the Hawthorne subsidiary is expected to close in the fiscal second quarter, with the business classified as a discontinued operation[2] - The Company has classified the Hawthorne business as held for sale, impacting its financial statements for all periods presented[43] - Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the results of operations for the Hawthorne business will be reflected as a discontinued operation[43] - The Company incurred a loss from discontinued operations of $77.2 million for the three months ended December 27, 2025, compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2024[42] - The decision to classify the Hawthorne business as held for sale was made during the three months ended December 27, 2025[43] Accounting and Reporting Practices - The Company does not provide a GAAP outlook due to the unpredictability of certain excluded items, which could significantly impact GAAP results[43] - Forward-looking non-GAAP measures are presented, but no reconciliation to GAAP measures is provided due to unreasonable efforts[43] - The reclassification of the Hawthorne business affects the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented[43] - Management does not forecast many of the excluded items for internal use, complicating the creation of a GAAP outlook[43] - The Company emphasizes that changes in excluded items are dependent on future events that are less predictable[43] - The classification of the Hawthorne business aligns with the criteria for being held for sale as per accounting standards[43] - The Company aims to ensure the accuracy of its financial reporting while navigating the complexities of non-GAAP measures[43] Shareholder Returns - A share repurchase program of up to $500 million has been approved, expected to commence in late 2026[3] Leverage and Financial Ratios - Net leverage improved to 4.03x, a reduction of 0.49x compared to the previous year[8]