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$43.95$2.7B
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CENT logoCentral Garden & Pet Company(CENT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

CENT•NASDAQ
$44.35
17.4× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026
SectorConsumer DefensiveIndustryPackaged FoodsSub-IndustryFood ingredients and pet food
AboutCentral Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. The Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.Show more
  • Revenue$3.13B-2.2%
  • EBITDA$350M+26.7%
  • Net Income$163M+50.8%
  • EPS (Diluted)2.55+57.4%
  • Gross Margin31.09%+5.4%
  • EBITDA Margin11.18%+29.6%
  • Operating Margin8.47%+46.2%
  • Net Margin5.2%+54.2%
  • ROE10.36%+44.5%

CENT Price & Volume

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Seasonal Volatility Masks Underlying Margin Expansion Trends

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Seasonal Inventory Destocking Risk

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Central Garden & Pet demonstrates a resilient, albeit highly seasonal, business model that leverages disciplined SG&A management to drive profitability during peak demand cycles.
  • While the company maintains a stable capital base with a debt-to-equity ratio consistently near 0.90, investors must account for significant working capital swings that periodically pressure free cash flow.
  • Future performance appears contingent on the firm's ability to balance acquisition-led growth with the inherent operational risks of its cyclical garden and pet segments.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a robust current ratio above 3.30, the extreme sensitivity of operating income, which swung from a $32.4 million loss in 2024Q4 to a $113.9 million profit in 2026Q2, warrants a cautious approach.

CENT Growth Metrics

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years6.6%
5 Years3.03%
3 Years-2.14%
TTM0.22%

Profit CAGR

10 Years17.68%
5 Years6.18%
3 Years2.29%
TTM39.17%

EPS CAGR

10 Years14.82%
5 Years3%
3 Years4.42%
TTM1000%

Return on Capital

10 Years10.3%
5 Years8.66%
3 Years7.41%
Last Year8.65%

CENT Recent Earnings

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.29+19.4%
$1.08
Rev
$906M+7.0%
$847M
Q1 2026
Feb 4, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.21+90.9%
$0.11
Rev
$617M-1.7%
$628M
Q4 2025
Nov 24, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09+53.9%
$0.20
Rev
$678M+3.4%
$656M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.56+16.4%
$1.34
Rev
$961M+46.1%
$658M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 6, 2026
$1.29vs $1.08+19.4%
$906Mvs $847M+7.0%
Q1 2026Feb 4, 2026
$0.21vs $0.11+90.9%
$617Mvs $628M-1.7%
Q4 2025Nov 24, 2025
$0.09vs $0.20+53.9%
$678Mvs $656M+3.4%
Q3 2025Aug 6, 2025
$1.56vs $1.34+16.4%
$961Mvs $658M+46.1%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest CENT News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 24, 2026
Chewy vs. Central Garden & Pet: Which Pet-Care Stock Has an Edge?

CHWY is building on Autoship momentum, customer gains and vet-care expansion, while CENT drives growth through efficiency, margins and brand strength.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CENT logoCENTCentral Garden & Pet CompanyCurrent
$44.35$2.77B17.39-2.23%5.2%10.36%—
SPB logoSPBSpectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
$86.15$2B22.32-5.23%4.48%6.65%—
ACCO logoACCOACCO Brands Corporation
$4.35$401.32M9.89-8.49%4.76%11.26%—
HRB logoHRBH&R Block, Inc.
$39.34$4.99B8.964.17%19.79%——
FRPT logoFRPTFreshpet, Inc.
$56.00$2.75B21.2113.01%17.63%16.98%—
CHWY logoCHWYChewy, Inc.
$20.60$8.53B39.626.24%1.57%44.82%—

Compare CENT vs Peers

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SPB

Most directly comparable listed peer for CENT.

Scale Benchmark

vs WMT

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Peer Set

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vs SPB, ACCO, HRB, FRPT

CENT SEC Filings & Documents

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 18, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 4, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2025

Nov 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Nov 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 7, 2025·SEC

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CENT Frequently Asked Questions

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Central Garden & Pet Company's revenue?

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) reported $3.16B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 410% increase from $619.6M in 1996.

How fast is Central Garden & Pet Company growing?

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) saw revenue decline by 2.2% over the past year.

Is CENT profitable?

Yes, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) is profitable, generating $171.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is CENT's return on equity?

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Central Garden & Pet Company's free cash flow?

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) generated $282.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CENT back in 1996?

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