
Central Garden & Pet Company
NASDAQ•CENTA
CEO: Mr. William E. Brown
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods
Listing Date: 2007-02-06
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 containment, grooming products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative 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. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, e-commerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$1.92B
P/E (TTM)
12.7
10.2
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$37.35
52W Low
$25.97
52W Range
Rank40Top 31.7%
4.5
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.5 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$678.18M+1.30%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
-$0.16-92.59%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$171.89M-10.96%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Consolidated Operating Income Jumps Operating income reached $250.0M, up $64.7M, driven by 240 basis point gross margin expansion to 31.9% from 29.5%.
Garden Segment Profitability Soars Garden operating income improved $60.5M to $142.4M; margin expanded significantly to 10.7% due to prior year grass seed write-down reversal.
Net Income Rises Substantially Net income attributable to shareholders was $162.8M, resulting in diluted EPS of $2.55, compared to $1.62 in the prior fiscal year.
New Credit Facility Secured Entered new $600M asset-based revolving credit facility maturing in November 2030, securing liquidity for operations and capital needs.
Risk Factors
Macroeconomic Headwinds Persist Revenues sensitive to economic uncertainty, high interest rates, and potential recessionary pressures impacting consumer discretionary spending levels.
Tariff Impact on Input Costs Imposition of tariffs could significantly increase product costs, adversely affecting competitiveness if higher input costs cannot be passed to customers.
Unfavorable Litigation Outcome Court entered judgment of $7.2M in Nite Glow patent case; company intends to appeal the head start damages award.
Retailer Concentration Risk Top five customers accounted for 54% of net sales; loss of major retailer relationship could severely impact sales and operating income.
Outlook
Execute Central to Home Strategy Strategy focuses on building beloved brands, expanding market share, and enhancing digital capabilities to drive long-term growth across segments.
Cost and Simplicity Agenda Initiatives target reducing complexity, streamlining portfolio, optimizing logistics, and lowering COGS to improve margins and fuel future growth.
M&A Focus on Core Categories M&A priorities target building scale in core categories, expanding into priority adjacencies, and enhancing digital/eCommerce capabilities.
Capital Expenditures Planned Anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $50M to $60M over the next 12 months for IT platform and equipment upgrades.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
ANDE$11.60B
$4.91B
$4.32B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
59.2%
COUR54.6%
33.5%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTA | $1.92B | 12.7 | 10.5% | 40.4% |
| STRA | $1.90B | 16.3 | 6.9% | 5.6% |
| TPB | $1.90B | 34.9 | 22.8% | 40.8% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
1.1%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
N/M
Profitability Shift
Cash Flow Stability
50%
Cash Flow Needs Attention
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Feb 4, 2026
EPS:$0.18
|Revenue:$636.62M
Reports
All Years
Form 10-K - FY 2025
Period End: Sep 27, 2025|Filed: Nov 26, 2025|Revenue: $3.13B-2.2%|EPS: $2.58+57.3%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Jun 28, 2025|Filed: Aug 7, 2025|Revenue: $960.91M-3.6%|EPS: $1.53+26.4%MeetForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Mar 29, 2025|Filed: May 8, 2025|Revenue: $833.54M-7.4%|EPS: $0.99+5.3%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Dec 28, 2024|Filed: Feb 6, 2025|Revenue: $656.44M+3.5%|EPS: $0.22+2582.9%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Sep 28, 2024|Filed: Nov 27, 2024|Revenue: $3.20B-3.3%|EPS: $1.64-30.2%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Jun 29, 2024|Filed: Aug 8, 2024|Revenue: $996.35M-2.6%|EPS: $1.21-23.4%MeetForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Mar 30, 2024|Filed: May 9, 2024|Revenue: $900.09M-1.0%|EPS: $0.94+28.8%BeatForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Dec 30, 2023|Filed: Feb 8, 2024|Revenue: $634.53M+1.1%|EPS: $0.01-106.3%Beat