The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announced earnings results for the third quarter ended July 3, 2021. For the third quarter, the company announced sales was USD 1,609.7 million compared to USD 1,492.7 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 302.1 million compared to USD 284.5 million a year ago.

Net income was USD 225.9 million compared to USD 202.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 4.05 compared to USD 3.65 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 3.94 compared to USD 3.55 a year ago.

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.12 compared to USD 3.67 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4 compared to USD 3.57 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was USD 4,187.2 million compared to USD 3,241.3 million a year ago.

Operating income was USD 760.2 million compared to USD 575.6 million a year ago. Net income was USD 560.4 million compared to USD 383.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 10.06 compared to USD 6.89 a year ago.

Diluted earnings per share was USD 9.81 compared to USD 6.76 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 10.15 compared to USD 6.86 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 9.9 compared to USD 6.74 a year ago.