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ScottsMiracle-Gro (SMG) redeemed $250 million in senior notes, renewed a $750 million receivables facility, and initiated a $500 million share repurchase program with $25 million repurchased in August 2026. The company achieved its $275 million free cash flow target and expects to reduce leverage to the high-3x range, reaffirming fiscal 2026 guidance while focusing on operational excellence and its SMG 2.0 growth strategy.
Amid rising market volatility driven by higher Treasury yields and oil prices, defensive stocks with consistent demand patterns are recommended. Cintas, Sysco, and Archer Daniels Midland are highlighted as attractive options, each benefiting from resilient business models and positive EPS revisions.
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Archer Daniels Midland's Human Nutrition segment saw operating profit surge 51% in Q2 2026, driven by exceptional performance in its Flavors business. The Flavors division posted strong sales across all key regions, with particularly robust growth of 20% year-over-year in Asia Pacific. ADM expects Flavors to deliver mid-single-digit growth with operating profit growing faster due to operating leverage, positioning it as a sustainable long-term growth driver.