Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Company

CENTยทNASDAQ

$37.78

-2.3%
Consumer DefensivePackaged Foods

Central 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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$2.36B
EPS2.5800
P/E Ratio14.64
Earnings Date08/05/2026
3Y-6.0%
5Y+16.0%
10Y+71.0%
3Y+7.0%
5Y+35.0%
10Y+266.0%
3Y-1077.0%
5Y+26.0%
10Y+120.0%
Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Company Profit Bridge

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Revenue3.13B
Cost of Goods Sold (2.16B)
Gross Profit972.84M
Operating Expenses (707.79M)
Operating Income265.05M
Interest Expense (57.70M)
Other Income/Expense-48.30M
Pretax Income216.75M
Income Tax (52.79M)
Net Income162.84M
Net Income
162.84M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

31.1%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

8.5%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

5.2%

Moderate profitability with room for improvement. Monitor interest expenses and tax efficiency.

Effective Tax Rate

24.4%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

Central Garden & Pet Company Income Statement

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NET INCOME
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SEC Filings

CENT - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

May 07, 2026
March 28, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 06, 2026
May 06, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 18, 2026
February 11, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q4

Q4

February 05, 2026
December 27, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 04, 2026
February 04, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

December 22, 2025
February 11, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

November 26, 2025
September 27, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

November 12, 2025
November 07, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q2

Q2

August 07, 2025
June 28, 2025
2025
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