Scotts Miracle-Gro delivered strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, with significant improvements in gross margin and U.S. Consumer net sales. The company's GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share increased, and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA saw a notable rise, reinforcing confidence in achieving full-year guidance.
Total company net sales decreased 1% to $1.19 billion in the fiscal third quarter.
GAAP gross margin rate improved to 31.8% and non-GAAP adjusted gross margin rate improved to 32.1%.
GAAP earnings per share increased to $2.54, and non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.59.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA improved by $19.3 million over the prior year, reaching $256.1 million.
The company reaffirms its full-year non-GAAP fiscal 2025 guidance, expecting low single-digit growth in U.S. Consumer net sales, an adjusted gross margin of approximately 30 percent, adjusted EBITDA between $570 million and $590 million, and adjusted earnings per share of at least $3.50, with free cash flow of approximately $250 million.
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