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Central Garden & Pet(NASDAQ) CENT

Current Price$43.74
Market Cap$2.73BMarket 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)+1,927%
5 Year+12%
1 Year+8%
1 Month+2%
Central Garden & Pet last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 43.732026-07-22
Central Garden & Pet stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.53%USD 43.072026-07-15
1 month+1.79%USD 42.962026-06-22
3 month+15.02%USD 38.022026-04-23
Year to date+36.02%USD 32.152025-12-31
1 year+7.58%USD 40.652025-07-22
3 year+38.51%USD 31.572023-07-21
5 year+12.19%USD 38.982021-07-23
Since inception+1,927.1%USD 2.151992-07-15

Central Garden & Pet Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.73BMarket 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)

$3.16B

Net Income (TTM)

$171.46M

EPS (TTM)

$2.75

P/E Ratio

15.85

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.65 (Low)

Price

$43.74

Volume

1,902

Open

$44.00

Previous Close

$43.74

Daily Range

$43.34 - $44.00

52-Week Range

$28.77 - $45.78

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

CENT News

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Why Central Garden & Pet Stock Plummeted 19%

Rich SmithNov 27, 2019

Why Central Garden & Pet Co. Shares Popped

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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

Watching This Company Recover Is Like Watching Grass Grow

Nickey FriedmanDec 23, 2013
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About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet makes supplies for yards and pets. It helps owners care for their animals and keep their gardens healthy. The company sells these products to major retailers across the United States.

What Is in the Cart?

  • Pet Supplies: Includes dog treats, toys, aquatics, and bird food; generated $476.8 million of net sales in the quarter ended March 28, 2026.
  • Garden Supplies: Features grass seed, fertilizers, live plants, and pest control products; accounted for $429.3 million of net sales in the quarter ended March 28, 2026.
  • Third-Party Goods: Products made by other manufacturers but sold through the company's network; represented $168.5 million of net sales in the quarter ended March 28, 2026.
  • Live Animals: Provides fish and small animals to retailers along with necessary habitats and enclosures.

Strategic Deals and New Paths

  • Acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA LLC in December 2025 to expand its cattle fly-control product line.
  • Formed a strategic partnership with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies in April 2026 to create a new independent distribution business.
  • Contributed its existing pet distribution business to this new entity for cash and a 20% ownership stake.
  • Closed a sales and logistics facility in Pennsylvania as part of its ongoing Cost and Simplicity operational agenda.

What Makes the Company Different?

Central manages a diverse portfolio of established brands rather than relying on a single name to drive sales. This variety helps the business stay steady by balancing seasonal garden demand with year-round pet care needs.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $906.2 million in the quarter ended March 28, 2026, up 8.7% from the same period in 2025.
  • Net income hit $79.4 million in the quarter ended March 28, 2026, up 24.8% year-over-year.
  • Operating income rose to $114.2 million in the quarter ended March 28, 2026, up 22.3% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow was -$60.1 million in the quarter ended March 28, 2026, which worsened by 4.5% compared to the prior year quarter.

The Long View

Central has successfully transitioned from a distributor into a major producer of branded consumer goods. Its recent focus on simplifying operations and exiting lower-margin distribution highlights a strategy centered on its core manufacturing strengths.

AI Generated • May 26, 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

32.21%

Operating Margin

8.20%

Net Income Margin

5.42%

Return on Equity

10.72%

Return on Capital

8.77%

Return on Assets

4.58%

Earnings Yield

6.31%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.73BMarket 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

62.57M

Volume

1.90K

Avg. Volume

74.90K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.02B

Operating Income

$259.42M

EBITDA

$367.90M

Operating Cash Flow

$328.34M

Capital Expenditure

-$45.92M

Free Cash Flow

$282.42M

Cash & ST Invst.

$669.41M

Total Debt

$1.42B

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
Q32025-06-2815.3%
Q42025-09-27-29.4%
Q12025-12-27-9.0%
Q22026-03-2846.8%
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
Q32025-06-2855.1%
Q42025-09-27-110.5%
Q12025-12-27168.8%
Q22026-03-281063.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$906.15M

+8.7%

Gross Profit

$299.56M

+9.7%

Gross Margin

33.06%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.73BMarket 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

$454.99K

N/A

Employees

6,000

N/A

Net Income

$79.42M

+24.8%

EBITDA

$139.25M

+16.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$669.41M

+29.6%

Total Debt

$1.42B

-0.4%

Accounts Receivable

$603.15M

+4.2%

Inventory

$782.33M

-5.1%

Long Term Debt

$1.37B

+0.0%

Short Term Debt

$51.61M

-11.9%

Return on Assets

4.58%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.26%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$60.09M

-4.5%

Operating Cash Flow

-$49.64M

-5.9%

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Questions About CENT

What is the current price of Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet is trading at $43.74 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 $45.78.

How much debt does Central Garden & Pet have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Central Garden & Pet reported total debt of $1.42B.

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

Central Garden & Pet reported $669.41M 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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