SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 145.2 | $ | (34.9) | $ | (380.1) | |||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period | 57.6 | 56.8 | 56.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) per common share | $ | 2.52 | $ | (0.61) | $ | (6.79) | |||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period | 57.6 | 56.8 | 56.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Dilutive potential common shares | 1.1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares | 58.7 | 56.8 | 56.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per common share | $ | 2.47 | $ | (0.61) | $ | (6.79) | |||||||||||
| Antidilutive stock options outstanding | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Nov 29, 2018 | |
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.