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Central Garden & Pet Co offers solutions that support healthier pets, greener lawns, and thriving gardens. Its products include dog and cat treats, chews, toys, beds, containment, grooming supplies, aquatics, small animal and bird supplies, equine and livestock products, insect control solutions, grass seed, wild bird feed, fertilizers, pest controls, live plants, and packet seeds, sold under brands such as Aqueon, Nylabone, Kaytee, Farnam, Pennington, Ferry Morse, Amdro, and Sevin. The company operates through two segments, Pet and Garden, and sells through retailers, independent stores, eCommerce channels, and professional markets. It has sales and distribution operations mainly across the United States, with additional facilities in Canada and Mexico.
| Founded: | 1955 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | WALNUT CREEK |
| Market Cap: | 2.7B | IPO Year: | 1996 |
| Target Price: | $50.00 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 86.4K |
| Analyst Decision: | Strong Buy | Number of Analysts: | 1 |
| Dividend Yield: | N/A | Dividend Payout Frequency: | N/A |
| EPS: | 2.84 | EPS Growth: | 57.41 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $28.77 - $46.97 | Next Earning Date: | 05-06-2026 |
| Revenue: | $3,129,100,000 | Revenue Growth: | -2.23% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 1.6% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 2.04% |
| P/E Ratio: | 15.65 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | 291.1M | FCF Growth: | -20.11% |
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Stock Insider Trading Activity of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
President, Garden Consumer Pro
Avg Cost/Share
$39.00
Shares
5,000
Total Value
$195,000.00
Owned After
59,679
SEC Form 4
President, Garden Consumer Pro
Avg Cost/Share
$38.50
Shares
5,000
Total Value
$192,500.00
Owned After
59,679
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker John D. III | CENT | President, Garden Consumer Pro | Aug 12, 2026 | Sell | $39.00 | 5,000 | $195,000.00 | 59,679 | |
| Walker John D. III | CENT | President, Garden Consumer Pro | Aug 11, 2026 | Sell | $38.50 | 5,000 | $192,500.00 | 59,679 |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2026 Q2 Q2 2026 Earnings
8-K SELL Aug 5, 2026 · 100% conf.
Q2 2026 Earnings
8-K SELLAug 5, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
-4.90%
$41.90
Act: +5.63%
5D
-3.54%
$42.50
Act: +1.20%
20D
+4.07%
$45.85
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)August 5, 2026
Central Garden & Pet Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3326868-0275553
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California 94597
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(925) 948-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockCENTThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Class A Common StockCENTAThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 5, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2026 ended June 27, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 5, 2026.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
By: /s/ BRADLEY G. SMITH
Bradley G. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: August 5, 2026
2026 Q1 Q1 2026 Earnings
8-K May 6, 2026
Q1 2026 Earnings
8-KMay 6, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)May 6, 2026
Central Garden & Pet Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3326868-0275553
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California 94597
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(925) 948-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockCENTThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Class A Common StockCENTAThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 6, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended March 28, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated May 6, 2026.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
By: /s/ BRADLEY G. SMITH
Bradley G. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: May 6, 2026
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K Feb 4, 2026
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-KFeb 4, 2026
cent-20260204
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)February 4, 2026
Central Garden & Pet Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3326868-0275553
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California 94597
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(925) 948-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockCENTThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Class A Common StockCENTAThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 4, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2026 ended December 27, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated February 4, 2026.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
By: /s/ BRADLEY G. SMITH
Bradley G. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: February 04, 2026
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