Central Garden & Pet is executing a strategic portfolio shift away from lower-margin pet distribution, driving gross margin to 35.9% in Q3 2026 and operating margin to 14.3%, the highest in the dataset. The balance sheet has strengthened with cash at $996.7M a...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $1.54+0.7% vs $1.53 | $882M-0.1% vs $883M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $1.29+19.4% vs $1.08 | $906M+7.0% vs $847M |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | $0.21+90.9% vs $0.11 | $617M-1.7% vs $628M |
Q4 2025 Nov 24, 2025 | -$0.09+53.9% vs -$0.20 | $678M+3.4% vs $656M |
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
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Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in Central Garden and Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 41,593 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,613,000. Public Employees
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.23 | $2.52B | 15.78 | -2.23% | 5.2% | 10.36% | — | |
| $88.02 | $2.04B | 22.80 | -5.23% | 2.77% | 4.18% | — | |
| $4.33 | $399.48M | 9.84 | -8.49% | 3.74% | 8.78% | — | |
| $42.86 | $5.43B | 7.53 | 4.9% | 18.59% | — | — | |
| $60.13 | $2.95B | 22.78 | 13.01% | 17.28% | 16.65% | — | |
| $19.66 | $8.14B | 37.81 | 6.24% | 1.68% | 49.51% | — |
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) reported $3.08B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 398% increase from $619.6M in 1996.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) saw revenue decline by 2.2% over the past year.
Yes, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) is profitable, generating $166.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.2% net margin).
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) generated $345.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
