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Central Garden & Pet Company CENT Q3 2026 earnings

Reported August 5, 2026 · After market close

Revenue$882.4MMiss by $602.1K
EPS$1.54Beat by $0.01
Revenue estimate$883.0M
EPS estimate$1.53
“Third quarter results showed continued strength across the business with improvements in both organic sales and margins versus last year, reflecting sharp execution and favorable margins due primarily to the exit of the pet distribution business earlier this year. Following the quarter, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in TRIXIE, the leading European pet supplies and pet snacks company, a significant step in expanding our presence in Europe. As we enter the final phase of the garden season, and given the strength we've seen across the business, we're raising our fiscal year outlook.”
Niko Lahanas

Next report

Nov 23, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$599.5M
EPS estimate-$0.06

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$882.4M-8.2%
Gross profit$316.9M-4.5%
Operating income$125.8M-6.9%
Net income$89.9M-5.4%
EPS (diluted)$1.45-4.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.0B+39.1%
Total debt$1.4B-1.9%
Total equity$1.7B+9.9%
Total assets$3.8B+3.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$327.5M+23.3%
CapEx$12.6M-8.9%
Free cash flow$314.9M+25.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 09/16/26
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Market cap$2.51B+12.1%
Enterprise value$2.91B-1.4%
P/E14.2×—
P/S0.8×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin32.5%+1.5pp
Operating margin8.3%—
Net margin5.7%—
FCF margin11.2%+1.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity10.6%—
Debt / equity0.8×-0.1×
Current ratio3.8×+0.2×

Segments

By product

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Other garden supplies$321.4M+3.8%
Other pet products$178.0M-5.0%
Wild bird products$149.9M+13.0%
Dog and cat products$143.9M-0.4%
Other manufacturers' products$89.2M-52.2%

By segment

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Garden$481.9M+2.9%
Pet$400.5M-18.7%

FAQ

When did Central Garden & Pet Company report Q3 2026 earnings?
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) reported Q3 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026 after market close.
What were Central Garden & Pet Company's Q3 2026 revenue and EPS?
Central Garden & Pet Company reported revenue of $882.4M and eps of $1.54 for Q3 2026.
Did Central Garden & Pet Company beat estimates in Q3 2026?
Revenue missed the consensus estimate of $883.0M by $602.1K. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.01.
How did Central Garden & Pet Company's Q3 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue declined 8.2% from $960.9M a year earlier and eps declined 1.3% from $1.56.
Where can I find Central Garden & Pet Company's Q3 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0000887733-26-000019) and the 10-Q periodic report (0000887733-26-000022) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.