SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Cullen Value Fund, Olstein Capital Management, First Eagle U.S. Value, and Jensen Investment Management. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 724 | 2,273,755 | $179,013 |
| Q3 2018 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 2,800 | 11,840 | $932 |
| Q2 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -3,725 | 2,273,031 | $189,025 |
| Q1 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -190,526 | 2,276,756 | $195,232 |
| Q1 2018 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 1,980 | 9,040 | $775 |
| Q4 2017 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 4,410 | 7,060 | $755 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -185,900 | 119,800 | $12,817 |
| Q4 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -733,789 | 2,467,282 | $263,975 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 48,549 | 305,700 | $29,757 |
| Q3 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 50,860 | 3,201,071 | $311,592 |
| Q3 2017 | Jensen Investment Management | Sell | -5,910 | 2,650 | $258 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -649 | 257,151 | $23,005 |
| Q2 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -478,501 | 3,150,211 | $281,818 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 182,063 | 257,800 | $24,076 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -234,663 | 75,737 | $7,237 |
| Q4 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -2,020,478 | 3,628,712 | $346,723 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 75,300 | 310,400 | $25,847 |
| Q3 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -50,785 | 5,649,190 | $470,408 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 89,100 | 235,100 | $16,436 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -32,514 | 5,699,975 | $398,485 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -159,600 | 146,000 | $10,624 |
| Q1 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 18,095 | 5,732,489 | $417,153 |
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 64,600 | 305,600 | $19,714 |
| Q4 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -57,433 | 5,714,394 | $368,636 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 200,000 | 241,000 | $14,658 |
| Q3 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -79,492 | 5,771,827 | $351,043 |
| Q2 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -100,500 | 41,000 | $2,428 |
| Q2 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -125,016 | 5,851,319 | $346,457 |
| Q1 2015 | Jensen Investment Management | Sell | -60 | 8,560 | $575 |
| Q1 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -908 | 5,976,335 | $401,430 |
Frequently asked questions about SMG activity
Which institutional owners are buying SMG?
Institutional owners buying SMG include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in SMG activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in SMG compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO (SMG) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in SMG increasing?
Institutional interest in SMG can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.