CENTCentral Garden & Pet Company
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Central Garden & Pet Company (“Central”) is a market leader in the U.S. pet and garden industries. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative, trusted solutions that help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We operate through two reportable segments: Pet and Garden. Our Pet segment offers a broad range of products for dog and cat supplies, including treats and chews, toys, beds and containment, grooming items, waste management and training pads.
In the company’s own words · 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025 · SEC EDGAR
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) reported revenue of $882M in Q3 2026 (quarter ended Jun 27, 2026), down 8.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. That came with a gross margin of 36% and net income of $90M (10% of revenue). For the full year FY2025, revenue was $3.13B (−2.2% year on year) and net income $163M. Its largest product in Q3 2026 was Other Pet Products at $178M, 44% of the disclosed total, ahead of Dogand Cat Products at 36%. The next results filing is expected around Nov 23, 2026, the same week as a year ago.
What the company said
The company's own words from its current reports to the SEC, newest first
- Sep 22, 2026On September 21, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company (the “Company”) announced that John D. Walker will retire as President, Garden Consumer Products, effective September 26, 2026.Director or officer change · Form 8-K
- Jul 27, 2026On July 27, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire approximately 80% of the outstanding shares of TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG, a German limited partnership (“TRIXIE”) together with certain related …Other event · Form 8-K
- Feb 18, 2026Appointment of Director On February 12, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Central Garden & Pet Company (the “Company”) appointed Kay M. Schwichtenberg to the Company’s Board effective March 1, 2026.Director or officer change · Form 8-K
Quoted from SEC EDGAR filings. A current report is filed within four business days of the event it describes.
Business segments
Jun 2026 · $400.5MThe company’s own SEC segment disclosure.
- Other Pet Products$178.0M44%
- Dog and Cat Products$143.9M36%
- Wild Bird Products$61.7M15%
- Manufactured Product Other$16.9M4%
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