Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Company

CENTA
Central Garden & Pet CompanyUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
36.07
USD
+0.01
- -
2.59BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
27.51
26.26
27.19
29.88
32.72
34.27
33.58
39.93
49.02
50.19
50.54
48.71
49.59
50.16
Basic EPS, GAAP
-0.03
0.14
0.53
0.73
1.26
1.91
1.31
1.79
2.25
2.29
1.92
1.64
2.58
2.7
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-0.89
1.79
1.08
2.02
1.11
1.18
2.44
3.28
2.53
-2.24
5
5.35
4.61
5.62
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
7.62
7.61
8.08
8.66
9.81
13.19
14.19
15.72
17.7
19.67
21.61
23.18
25.18
27.91
Tangible Book Value per Share
2.98
2.96
3.53
3.54
4.06
7.19
8.03
9.52
10.41
3.6
6.07
7.91
9.24
12.36
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
60
61
61
61
63
65
71
68
67
67
65
66
63
61
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,654
1,604
1,651
1,829
2,054
2,215
2,383
2,696
3,304
3,339
3,310
3,200
3,129
3,084
Operating Margin (%)
2.89
3.5
5.98
7.17
7.6
7.55
6.38
7.34
7.7
7.79
6.36
5.79
7.99
8.1
Depreciation Expense
33
36
34
40
43
47
51
55
75
81
88
91
85
82
Net Income, GAAP
-2
9
32
45
79
124
93
121
152
152
126
108
163
166
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
29.17
35.96
34.54
36.94
2.59
22.31
20.96
21.58
23.24
22.38
23.25
24.35
24.09
Profit Margin (%)
-0.12
0.55
1.94
2.43
3.84
5.58
3.89
4.48
4.59
4.56
3.8
3.37
5.2
5.39
Working Capital
490
498
477
481
463
1,004
1,029
1,085
1,021
1,088
1,249
1,371
1,437
1,571
LT Debt
472
450
397
395
395
692
693
780
1,315
1,334
1,324
1,363
1,383
1,358
Total Equity
470
486
506
555
637
953
996
1,078
1,224
1,335
1,453
1,558
1,585
1,747
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
4.24
6.87
9.27
9.93
12.17
7.13
8.86
9.04
7.62
5.95
4.94
6.35
6.17
Return on Capital (%)
- -
4.06
6.15
7.72
9.66
12.04
7.56
8.64
8.8
7.41
6.11
5.2
6.84
6.78
Return on Common Equity (%)
-0.41
1.85
6.46
8.41
13.26
15.56
9.52
11.64
13.2
11.91
9.02
7.18
10.38
9.98

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'26
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
53
52
51
LT Borrowings
1,192
1,193
1,193
LT Finance Leases
181
174
165
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
62
62
63
Market Capitalization
1,817
2,026
2,425

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'26
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
1,966
2,088
2,135
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
721
653
997
Accounts Receivable, Net
358
603
460
Inventories
836
782
632
Total Current Liabilities
574
605
564
Payables & Accruals
521
554
513
ST Debt
53
52
51
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
12.71%
8.09%
1.76%
Free Cash Flow
-33%
-107.98%
-17.25%
Net Income, GAAP
22.36%
9.07%
50.8%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.89%
3.45%
-2.23%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
635
900
996
669
3,200
2025
656
834
961
678
3,129
2026
617
906
882
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.01
0.94
1.21
-0.52
1.64
2025
0.22
0.99
1.53
-0.16
2.58
2026
0.11
1.29
1.46
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Nicholas Lahanas
Full Time Employees
6,000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Address
1340 Treat Boulevard Walnut Creek CA United States of America 94597
IPO Date
Feb 6, 2007
Business
Central Garden & Pet Company (Ticker: CENTA) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded products and services for the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. Its core products include a wide range of lawn and garden items such as fertilizers, soils, mulches, seeds, fertilizers, and pest control products; and pet supplies including pet food, treats, toys, beds, collars, and aquatics products under various well-known brands. The company operates through two main segments: Lawn & Garden and Pet Products, serving both retail and professional customers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1945, Central Garden & Pet is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. In recent years, Central Garden & Pet has focused on business expansion and strategic growth through acquisitions and new product introductions to strengthen its market position. The company has actively enhanced its product portfolio with innovative pet and garden products to meet evolving consumer demands. It continues to expand its geographic footprint and distribution avenues while investing in branding and customer-centric product development, though no major rebranding or name changes have been reported in the last 1-2 years. Central Garden & Pet maintains a comprehensive suite of lawn, garden, and pet care solutions marketed under brands such as Central, Spectracide, Pennington, and Kaytee. The company's industry segments include consumer products in lawn and garden care and pet care, targeting a broad range of consumers from homeowners to professional landscapers and pet owners. Its operational reach is primarily North America, with a presence in key retail outlets and e-commerce platforms. Central Garden & Pet operates as an independent public company with a diverse brand portfolio aimed at delivering practical and innovative solutions to its customers.

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