Scotts Miracle-Gro announced a CEO change: Nathan E. Baxter, previously COO, becomes President and CEO effective June 26, 2026, and joins the board. Former CEO James Hagedorn, who held the role since 2001, has resigned from the board, and Lead Independent Director Peter Shumlin becomes Chairman. Baxter's compensation includes a $1.1M base salary, a 150% target bonus, a $5.25M LTIP target, and a true-up RSU grant of $2M. Hagedorn's separation package includes $17.4M paid over twelve months, $500K for airplane support, $150K for administrative support, and $3.6M over three years for non-compete covenants.

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Who are the top institutional investors holding SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG)?

Major stakeholders currently include BlackRock, Inc. ($270.3M), Earnest Partners LLC ($206.7M), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($152.2M). Based on the latest 13F filings, there are a total of 440 tracked investment funds and institutions maintaining positions in SMG.

What is the overall institutional sentiment toward SMG recently?

Institutional sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). During the most recent reporting quarter, the stock experienced a net inflow of $235.2M, driven by 231 managers accumulating shares while 171 reduced their exposure.

Which institutions have been selling or reducing their SMG positions?

In the latest period, 122 funds trimmed their holdings, and 49 managers completely exited their positions. The aggregate reported sell value was $947.6M.

Are there any notable investors adding SMG to their portfolios?

Yes, buying activity remains notable. 58 institutions opened new positions in {ticker}, and 173 existing holders added to their shares. The total reported buy value for the quarter amounted to $1.9B.