Central Garden & Pet Company
Financial Performance
Central Garden & Pet Revenue & Financials
Revenue
$3.1B (FY2025)
Market Cap
$2.4B
Employees
6,800
What is Central Garden & Pet's revenue?
Central Garden & Pet had $3.1B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, down 2.2% from 2024.
- Latest revenue
- $3.1B (FY2025)
- Year-over-year
- -2.2%
- Growth rate (CAGR)
- 6.1% over 9 years
- Peak revenue
- $3.3B (FY2022)
- Years of data
- 10
- Employees
- 6,800
- What is Central Garden & Pet's operating income?
- Central Garden & Pet reported operating income of $250M for fiscal year 2025. sec.gov
- How many employees does Central Garden & Pet have?
- Central Garden & Pet has about 6,800 employees.
Financial Analysis
Central's sales have drifted lower while profits improved. Net sales were $3.339 billion in fiscal 2022, $3.310 billion in 2023, $3.200 billion in 2024 and $3.129 billion in fiscal 2025 (year ended September 27, 2025). Fiscal 2025 was still a record earnings year: GAAP EPS rose to $2.55 from $1.62 and non-GAAP EPS was $2.73, and the company ended the year with a record cash position. In fiscal 2026, first-quarter sales fell 6% to $617 million on spring shipment timing. Third-quarter sales (ended June 27, 2026) fell 8% to $882 million after the pet distribution exit, but organic sales rose 2% to $862 million, gross margin widened 130 basis points to 35.9%, and adjusted EPS was $1.54. Management raised fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance to $2.85 or better. Central does not pay a dividend and returns cash through buybacks.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
-2.2%
9-Year CAGR
+6.1%
Peak Year
2022
Trend
Mostly Growing
Central Garden & Pet Company has 10 full fiscal year figures on this page, compounding at +6.1% annually over 9 years. The most recent year saw a 2.2% decline versus the prior year. Annual revenue peaked in fiscal year 2022 at $3.3B. Of 9 comparable year-over-year steps, 6 showed growth and 3 showed a decline.
Annual revenue history
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | YoY Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.1B | $250Mfiling | — | -2.2% | data.sec.gov Fiscal 2025 net sales were $3.129 billion. |
| FY2024 | $3.2B | $185.4Mfiling | — | -3.3% | data.sec.gov Fiscal 2024 net sales were $3.200 billion. |
| FY2023 | $3.3B | $210.6Mfiling | — | -0.9% | data.sec.gov Fiscal 2023 net sales were $3.310 billion. |
| FY2022 | $3.3B | $260Mfiling | — | +1.1% | data.sec.gov Fiscal 2022 net sales were $3.339 billion. |
| FY2021 | $3.3B | $254.5M | $151.7M | +22.6% | Central Garden & Pet Company annual report (Form 10-K, SEC EDGAR, filed 2023-11-28) Fiscal year ended 2021-09-25. |
| FY2020 | $2.7B | $198M | $120.7M | +13.1% | Central Garden & Pet Company annual report (Form 10-K, SEC EDGAR, filed 2022-11-22) Fiscal year ended 2020-09-26. |
| FY2019 | $2.4B | $152.1M | $92.8M | +7.6% | Central Garden & Pet Company annual report (Form 10-K, SEC EDGAR, filed 2021-11-23) Fiscal year ended 2019-09-28. |
| FY2018 | $2.2B | $167.3M | $123.6M | +7.8% | Central Garden & Pet Company annual report (Form 10-K, SEC EDGAR, filed 2020-11-24) Fiscal year ended 2018-09-29. |
| FY2017 | $2.1B | $156.1M | $78.8M | +12.3% | Central Garden & Pet Company annual report (Form 10-K, SEC EDGAR, filed 2019-11-27) Fiscal year ended 2017-09-30. |
| FY2016 | $1.8B | $129.4M | $44.5M | — | Central Garden & Pet Company annual report (Form 10-K, SEC EDGAR, filed 2018-11-28) Fiscal year ended 2016-09-24. |
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Central Garden & Pet Company balance sheet and cash flow
Balance-sheet figures are as of each fiscal year end; cash-flow figures cover the fiscal year. Taken from the company's annual report on Form 10-K, linked on each row. Free cash flow here is operating cash flow less capital expenditures, calculated by CorpDigest.
| Fiscal Year | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditures | Total assets | Shareholders' equity | Free cash flow | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025ended Sep 27, 2025 | $332.5M | $41.4M | $3.6B | $1.6B | $291.1M | Form 10-K |
| FY2024ended Sep 28, 2024 | $394.9M | $43.1M | $3.6B | $1.6B | $351.8M | Form 10-K |
| FY2023ended Sep 30, 2023 | $381.6M | $54M | $3.4B | $1.5B | $327.7M | Form 10-K |
| FY2022ended Sep 24, 2022 | -$34M | $115.2M | $3.3B | $1.3B | -$149.2M | Form 10-K |
| FY2021ended Sep 25, 2021 | $250.8M | $80.3M | $3.1B | $1.2B | $170.5M | Form 10-K |
| FY2020ended Sep 26, 2020 | $264.3M | $43.1M | $2.3B | $1.1B | $221.2M | Form 10-K |
| FY2019ended Sep 28, 2019 | $205M | $31.6M | $2B | $996M | $173.4M | Form 10-K |
| FY2018ended Sep 29, 2018 | $114.1M | $37.8M | $1.9B | $952.4M | $76.3M | Form 10-K |
| FY2017ended Sep 30, 2017 | $114.3M | $44.7M | $1.3B | $635.7M | $69.7M | Form 10-K |
| FY2016ended Sep 24, 2016 | $151.4M | $27.6M | $1.2B | $553M | $123.8M | Form 10-K |
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Central Garden & Pet Revenue and Financial FAQ
What was Central Garden & Pet's revenue in fiscal 2025?
Net sales were $3.129 billion in fiscal 2025, down 2% from $3.200 billion in fiscal 2024. Net income was $162.8 million.
How has Central's revenue trended?
Net sales were $3.339 billion in fiscal 2022, $3.310 billion in 2023, $3.200 billion in 2024 and $3.129 billion in 2025.
What were Central's fiscal 2025 earnings per share?
GAAP EPS was a record $2.55, up from $1.62 in fiscal 2024; non-GAAP EPS was $2.73.
What were Central's latest quarterly results?
For Q3 fiscal 2026 (ended June 27, 2026), net sales fell 8% to $882 million, organic sales rose 2% to $862 million, gross margin was 35.9%, operating income was $125.8 million and adjusted EPS was $1.54.
What is Central's fiscal 2026 guidance?
In August 2026 Central raised its fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS outlook to $2.85 or better, from $2.70 or better.
What is Central Garden & Pet's market capitalization?
Central's market capitalization was about $2.4 billion in late September 2026, with CENTA trading near $34.
Does Central Garden & Pet pay a dividend?
No. Central does not pay a cash dividend and instead uses cash for acquisitions, investment and share repurchases.
How is Central paying for TRIXIE?
The deal calls for ~$384 million (EUR 340 million) in cash at closing plus up to $67.8 million (EUR 60 million) in earn-outs; Central ended fiscal 2025 with a record cash position.
Is Central Garden & Pet profitable?
Yes, it is highly profitable. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company experienced a massive boom in revenue as consumers spent billions on newly adopted pets and backyard gardening.
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