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Central Garden & Pet(NASDAQ) CENT

Market Cap$2.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,897%
5 Year+20%
1 Year+18%
1 Month-0%
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$42.90
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Central Garden & Pet last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 42.982026-08-31
Central Garden & Pet stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.98%USD 44.302026-08-24
1 month-0.16%USD 43.052026-07-31
3 month+11.69%USD 38.482026-06-02
Year to date+33.69%USD 32.152025-12-31
1 year+17.98%USD 36.432025-08-29
3 year+24.13%USD 34.632023-09-01
5 year+20.37%USD 35.712021-09-01
Since inception+1,896.9%USD 2.151992-07-15

Central Garden & Pet Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.08B

Net Income (TTM)

$166.31M

EPS (TTM)

$2.69

P/E Ratio

16.00

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.64 (Low)

Price

$42.90

Volume

22,326.605

Open

$42.98

Previous Close

$42.98

Daily Range

$42.82 - $43.25

52-Week Range

$28.77 - $46.97

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 23, 2026

CENT News

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Central Garden & Pet Chairman Sells 3,900 Shares for $152,100

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Jeremy BowmanJul 9, 2026
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Central Garden (CENT) Q3 EPS Jumps 18%

Motley Fool Markets TeamAug 7, 2025
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Why Daktronics, Evolent Health, and Central Garden & Pet Slumped Today

Dan CaplingerNov 27, 2019
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Why Central Garden & Pet Stock Plummeted 19%

Rich SmithNov 27, 2019

Why Central Garden & Pet Co. Shares Popped

BRIAN PACAMPARAJun 23, 2014

2.5 Reasons to Hold On to This Lawn Care Titan's Stock

Chuck SalettaJun 2, 2014

Why Central Garden & Pet Company Shares Popped

Jeremy BowmanFeb 5, 2014
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About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company helps people care for pets and yards. It makes products that keep animals healthy and help gardens grow. The business sells these goods to customers throughout the United States.

What Do They Sell?

  • Pet Supplies: Includes treats, toys, and beds for cats and dogs; $1.8 billion of net sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Garden Consumables: Features grass seed, wild bird feed, and fertilizers under brands like Pennington; $1.3 billion of net sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Animal Health: Provides insect control, equine products, and solutions for aquatics, reptiles, and small animals.
  • Birding and Nature: Offers bird houses and birding accessories alongside a variety of wild bird feed.

Strategic Moves and Acquisitions

  • Contributed its pet distribution business into a new partnership with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies in April 2026.
  • Signed an agreement to buy 80% of TRIXIE, a major European pet supplies company, in July 2026.
  • Purchased Champion in December 2025 to strengthen its pet product offerings.
  • Closed operations in the United Kingdom during fiscal 2025 to shift toward a direct-export model.

What Sets the Business Apart?

The company maintains a portfolio of well-recognized brands like Pennington and Nylabone that serve distinct consumer needs. Its recent strategy emphasizes a shift away from distribution toward high-margin branded products and international expansion.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Net sales were $882 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, down 8% year over year.
  • Organic net sales increased 2.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Market cap was $2.8 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up 22.8% year over year.
  • Net cash from operating activities reached $208 million for the nine months ended June 27, 2026.
  • Total debt outstanding was $1.2 billion as of June 27, 2026.

The Company Today

Central Garden & Pet Company has shifted its focus from distribution toward higher-margin branded products and international growth. This evolution allows the business to better navigate seasonal demand while expanding its footprint in the pet and garden markets.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Household Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

6,000

CEO

Nicholas Lahanas, MBA

Website

www.central.com

Headquarters

Walnut Creek, CA 94597, US

CENT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

32.54%

Operating Margin

8.11%

Net Income Margin

5.39%

Return on Equity

10.15%

Return on Capital

8.77%

Return on Assets

4.39%

Earnings Yield

6.25%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

62.59M

Volume

22.33K

Avg. Volume

101.79K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.00B

Operating Income

$250.14M

EBITDA

$391.89M

Operating Cash Flow

$390.32M

Capital Expenditure

-$44.69M

Free Cash Flow

$345.63M

Cash & ST Invst.

$996.71M

Total Debt

$1.41B

Central Garden & Pet Performance Analysis

Central Garden & Pet annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 3,338,588,0001.1%
20232023-09-30USD 3,310,083,000-0.9%
20242024-09-30USD 3,200,460,000-3.3%
20252025-09-30USD 3,129,064,000-2.2%
Central Garden & Pet sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-09-27-29.4%
Q12025-12-27-9.0%
Q22026-03-2846.8%
Q32026-06-27-2.6%
Central Garden & Pet annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 2.241.8%
20232023-09-30USD 1.88-15.9%
20242024-09-30USD 1.62-14.1%
20252025-09-30USD 2.5558.0%
Central Garden & Pet sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-09-27-110.5%
Q12025-12-27168.8%
Q22026-03-281063.6%
Q32026-06-2713.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$882.36M

-8.2%

Gross Profit

$316.92M

-4.5%

Gross Margin

35.92%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$448.37K

N/A

Employees

6,000

N/A

Net Income

$89.86M

-5.4%

EBITDA

$187.19M

+14.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$996.71M

+39.8%

Total Debt

$1.41B

-1.9%

Accounts Receivable

$460.24M

-12.0%

Inventory

$631.65M

-12.1%

Long Term Debt

$1.36B

-1.6%

Short Term Debt

$50.74M

-10.8%

Return on Assets

4.39%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

7.75%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$314.87M

+25.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$327.46M

+23.3%

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Questions About CENT

What is the current price of Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet is trading at $42.90 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Central Garden & Pet?

Over the past 52 weeks, Central Garden & Pet has traded between $28.77 and $46.97.

How much debt does Central Garden & Pet have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Central Garden & Pet reported total debt of $1.41B.

How much cash does Central Garden & Pet have on hand?

Central Garden & Pet reported $1.01B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Central Garden & Pet’s dividend yield?

Central Garden & Pet does not currently have a dividend yield.

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