Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Earnings History
Profitable33 years of earnings data (1993–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $171M, reflecting +57.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.77 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CENT's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +3.0%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $163M in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Central Garden & Pet Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 31.1%, operating margin of 8.5%, and net margin of 5.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SPB ($126M net income, 3.6% margin), ACCO ($74M net income, 2.7% margin), HRB ($300M net income, 16.1% margin), CENT has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CENT vs SPB →
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CENT Historical Earnings Data (1993–2025)
33 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163M | +50.8% | $265M | $2.55 | 5.2% | 8.5% |
| 2024 | $108M | -14.1% | $185M | $1.62 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 2023 | $126M | -17.4% | $211M | $1.88 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 2022 | $152M | +0.3% | $260M | $2.24 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | $152M | +25.7% | $257M | $2.20 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| 2020 | $121M | +30.1% | $198M | $2.20 | 4.5% | 7.3% |
| 2019 | $93M | -24.9% | $151M | $1.61 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 2018 | $124M | +56.8% | $167M | $2.32 | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| 2017 | $79M | +77.1% | $156M | $1.52 | 3.8% | 7.6% |
| 2016 | $45M | +39.2% | $129M | $0.87 | 2.4% | 7.1% |
| 2015 | $32M | +263.1% | $91M | $0.64 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2014 | $9M | +556.4% | $56M | $0.18 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| 2013 | -$2M | -109.1% | $40M | $-0.04 | -0.1% | 2.4% |
| 2012 | $21M | -25.2% | $74M | $0.44 | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | $28M | -38.2% | $87M | $0.50 | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| 2010 | $46M | -30.5% | $97M | $0.70 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| 2009 | $66M | +124.7% | $103M | $0.94 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 2008 | -$267M | -927.6% | $97M | $-3.76 | -15.7% | 5.7% |
| 2007 | $32M | -50.7% | $134M | $0.45 | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2006 | $66M | +21.8% | $96M | $0.95 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| 2005 | $54M | +30.1% | $80M | $2.50 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 2004 | $41M | +19.4% | $70M | $1.97 | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| 2003 | $35M | +141.4% | $47M | $1.73 | 3.0% | 4.1% |
| 2002 | -$84M | -1071.7% | $12M | $-3.64 | -7.8% | 1.2% |
| 2001 | -$7M | +39.5% | $68M | $-0.39 | -0.6% | 6.0% |
| 2000 | -$12M | -148.2% | $71M | $-0.63 | -0.9% | 5.2% |
| 1999 | $25M | -27.3% | $88M | $0.89 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| 1998 | $34M | +91.5% | $37M | $1.02 | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| 1997 | $18M | +109.5% | $17M | $1.07 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| 1996 | $8M | +663.6% | $10M | $1.42 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| 1995 | $1M | -72.5% | $10M | $0.18 | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 1994 | $4M | +90.5% | $12M | $0.83 | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| 1993 | $2M | - | $10M | $0.60 | 0.7% | 3.0% |
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CENT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CENT stock.
What is CENT earnings per share (EPS)?
CENT trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.77, reflecting +57.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +3.0%. Complete EPS history from 1993 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Central Garden & Pet Company's net income?
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) trailing twelve-month net income is $171M as of 2025. Earnings grew +57.4% year-over-year. Central Garden & Pet Company has been profitable for 12 consecutive years.
Is CENT profitable?
Yes, CENT is profitable with a TTM net income of $171M and a net profit margin of +5.2%. Central Garden & Pet Company has generated profits for 12 consecutive years.
What is CENT's earnings growth rate?
CENT compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +57.4%, 3-Year: +4.4%, 5-Year: +3.0%, 10-Year: +14.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1993 to 2025.
What are CENT's profit margins?
Central Garden & Pet Company net profit margin is +5.2%, operating margin is +8.5%, and gross margin is +31.1%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +10.4%.
Is CENT growing earnings?
Yes, CENT earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +57.4% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +3.0%. TTM net income reached $171M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CENT's best earnings year?
Central Garden & Pet Company's highest annual net income on record is $163M, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1993 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CENT's earnings last quarter?
CENT's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $79M with diluted EPS of $1.28. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.