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Central Garden & Pet Company

CENT and CENTA

Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading producer and distributor of branded and private-label products for the pet and lawn and garden industries in the United States.

Market cap
$2.71B+8.6%
Revenue$3.2B+0.2%
Net income$181.3M-17.4%
Free cash flow$282.4M-15.2%
EPS (diluted)$2.91-12.1%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 5, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$883.0M
EPS estimate$1.51

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$906.2M+8.7%
Gross profit$299.6M+9.7%
Operating income$113.9M+22.1%
Net income$79.4M+24.8%
EPS (diluted)$1.28+30.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$669.4M+26.0%
Total debt$1.4B-0.4%
Total equity$1.7B+7.1%
Total assets$3.7B+3.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$49.6M-5.9%
CapEx$10.5M-1.9%
Free cash flow-$60.1M-4.5%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$2.71B+8.6%
Enterprise value$3.46B+8.0%
P/E14.9×
P/S0.9×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin32.2%+2.0pp
Operating margin8.4%
Net margin5.7%
FCF margin8.9%-1.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.4%
Debt / equity0.9×-0.1×
Current ratio3.4×+0.1×

Segments

By product

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Other garden supplies$280.9M+18.4%
Other manufacturers' products$168.5M-1.6%
Other pet products$164.0M+7.3%
Dog and cat products$157.4M+14.6%
Wild bird products$135.3M+0.4%

By segment

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Pet$476.8M+5.1%
Garden$429.3M+13.0%

Competitors

Profile

Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading producer and distributor of branded and private-label products for the pet and lawn and garden industries in the United States. The company leverages a scaled manufacturing and logistics network to provide innovative solutions for pet health, lawn maintenance, and pest control. Its value proposition is built on a portfolio of trusted heritage brands and deep relationships with major national retailers.

Competitive position

A market leader in U.S. pet supplies and lawn and garden consumables with a portfolio of brands marketed for over 40 years.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico
Customer segmentsRetailers, Professional Applicators, Pet Owners, Homeowners
Business modelManufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, B2B2C
SuppliersCommodity grain suppliers (millet, sunflower seeds), Chemical manufacturers (urea, potash, phosphates), Specialty chemical providers for (S)-Methoprene, Contract manufacturers
CustomersWalmart, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, Amazon, Petco, PetSmart, Chewy
Listed1993
Employees6.7K
CEONicholas Lahanas
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Central Garden & Pet Company's market cap?
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) has a market capitalization of $2.7B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Central Garden & Pet Company's revenue and profitability?
Central Garden & Pet Company generated $3.2B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $181.3M, representing a net margin of 5.7%. Gross margin stands at 32.2%, with free cash flow of $282.4M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Central Garden & Pet Company's competitors?
Central Garden & Pet Company's key competitors include Spectrum Brands, The J.M. Smucker Co., The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Central Garden & Pet Company partner with?
Central Garden & Pet Company's notable partners include Amazon, Walmart, The Home Depot, and others.
What subsidiaries does Central Garden & Pet Company have?
Central Garden & Pet Company's subsidiaries include TDBBS, LLC, Bell Nursery, Arden Companies.
Where is Central Garden & Pet Company headquartered?
Central Garden & Pet Company is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 6,700 people. It has been publicly traded since 1993.