CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company · NASDAQ
- Market cap
- $2.53B
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a Consumer Specialties company listed on NASDAQ. In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 5 wire items for CENTA, including 3 insider trades, 1 M&A update and 1 press release or news item. The most recent was published Nov 9, 2026.
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Financial highlights
Full financials- Revenue, TTM
- $3.08B
- Revenue growth
- -1.2%
- Net income, TTM
- $166.31M
- Net margin
- 5.4%
- Free cash flow, TTM
- $345.63M
- Cash
- $996.71M
For the twelve months ended Jun 27, 2026, from SEC filings. Not investment advice.
News · 26 weeks300%
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- Other3(25%)
- Leadership1(8%)
- SEC Filings1(8%)
- M&A1(8%)
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25 items- INSIDERDirector Dougher Brendan exercised 6,668 shares at a strike of $34.72 and covered exercise/tax liability with 5,569 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Accounting Officer Machek Howard exercised 4,968 shares at a strike of $35.22 and covered exercise/tax liability with 4,594 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.78% to 48,318 units (SEC Form 4) (withholding tax)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- PRKaytee and Jane Lynch Give Birding a Close-Up With New Smart Bird FeedersFeaturing AI-powered bird identification, 2K cameras and no subscription required, the new feeding kits bring backyard entertainment and discovery to bird lovers everywhere. You never know who's stopping by your backyard when you're not looking. Now, thanks to Kaytee®, a trusted leader in pet bird and wild bird nutrition, you don't have to miss a moment. Today, Kaytee, part of the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, announced the launch of its new Smart Bird Feeding Seed & Suet Kit and Smart Bird Feeding Hummingbird Kit, two innovative products designed to bring bird lovers closer to nature through cutting-edge technology, expert guidance and effortless bird identification. This press releas
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by Central Garden & Pet Company3 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Acquires Burpee, an Iconic Brand in the Packet Seed and Young Plant CategoriesAcquisition Strengthens Central's Garden Portfolio with a Beloved Heritage Brand Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has acquired W. Atlee Burpee Company ("Burpee"), a national brand in the packet seed and young plant categories trusted by gardeners for 150 years. Burpee offers a comprehensive horticulture portfolio of seeds, plants and garden supplies. The transaction closed on September 30, 2026. "Burpee is an iconic American brand with a remarkable 150-year legacy of innovation, quality and consumer trust," said Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer of Central
- INSIDERChairman Brown William E disposed of 1,000 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- PRAshley Tisdale Teams Up with Nylabone to Celebrate a New Kind of Chew ToyThe duo is celebrating Nylabone’s first-ever chew toys featuring real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef, created to satisfy dogs’ wildest cravings. Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) that helps dogs live fuller and happier lives, is redefining chew time with the brand’s first chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef. To share this indulgent chewing experience for dogs with pet parents, Nylabone is partnering with actress, entrepreneur, and devoted dog mom Ashley Tisdale. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260923013768/
- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Central Garden & Pet Company8-K - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Filer)
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Garden Segment Leadership TransitionJ.D. Walker, President, Garden Consumer Products, to Retire from That RoleJason Barnes, Executive Vice President, Garden Consumer Products, to Succeed WalkerCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced a planned leadership transition for its Garden segment. J.D. Walker, President, Garden Consumer Products, will retire from that role effective September 26, 2026, at which point Jason Barnes, Executive Vice President, Garden Consumer Products, will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and service across Central’s Garden segment, as well as management of the Branded Controls, Grass
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in Virtual Investor Meetings with KeyBanc Capital MarketsCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that Brad Smith, Central’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in virtual investor meetings hosted by KeyBanc Capital Markets on September 1, 2026. For registration and participation details, please contact your KeyBanc Capital Markets sales representative. A replay of the group meeting will be posted after the event on Central’s investor relations website at https://ir.central.com/. About Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. G
- INSIDERDirector Pennington Brooks Iii gifted 5,800 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 123,106 units (SEC Form 4)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChairman Brown William E sold $152,100 worth of shares (3,900 units at $39.00) (SEC Form 4)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by Central Garden & Pet CompanySCHEDULE 13G - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Subject)
- INSIDERChairman Brown William E exercised 127,942 shares at a strike of $31.18 and covered exercise/tax liability with 116,232 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 949,258 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding obligation4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- INSIDERPresident, Garden Consumer Pro Walker John D. Iii sold $387,500 worth of shares (10,000 units at $38.75), decreasing direct ownership by 14% to 59,679 units (SEC Form 4)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChairman Brown William E disposed of 20,117 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by Central Garden & Pet Company10-Q - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Filer)
- PRNubz® Flavor Bursts Win “Flavored Dog Treat Product of the Year” in 2026 Pet Innovation AwardsLOS ANGELES, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Pet Innovation Awards today announced that Nubz® Flavor Bursts, an innovative dog treat from Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), is the winner of "Flavored Dog Treat Product of the Year." The Pet Innovation Awards is an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry. The eighth annual awards program highlights solutions and products shaping the future of pet care, from nutrition and wellness to grooming and safety. Nubz® Flavor Bursts chew treats contain bursts of real cheddar chee
- PRNylabone Wins “Chew Toy Product of the Year” In 2026 Pet Innovation AwardsLOS ANGELES, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Pet Innovation Awards today announced that Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), and its collection of chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef have been awarded "Chew Toy Product of the Year." The Pet Innovation Awards is an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry. The eighth annual awards program highlights solutions and products shaping the future of pet care, from nutrition and wellness to grooming and safety. The chew toy line infuses the real tas
- SECCentral Garden & Pet Company filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Filer)
- PRCentral Garden & Pet Announces Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financial ResultsReports fiscal 2026 Q3 net sales decline of 8%, with organic sales growth of 2% Delivers fiscal 2026 Q3 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.45 versus $1.52 in the prior year, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.54 versus $1.56 Raises fiscal 2026 outlook for non-GAAP diluted EPS from $2.70 or better to $2.85 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended June 27, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260805868011/en/Central Garden & Pet raises fiscal 2026 outlook
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Participate in Investor ConferencesCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: CG 46th Annual Growth Conference (August 11) Boston, Mass. – Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 10:30 a.m. ET. Senior management will also host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors. Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference (September 10) Boston, Mass. – Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 8:15 a.m. ET. Senior management will also host one-on-one meetings with institutiona
- PRCentral Garden & Pet to Announce Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financial ResultsCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter results for the period ending June 27, 2026, after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. On the same day, Central will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, to review these results and to provide a business update.A live webcast, replay and related materials will be available at http://ir.central.com. To join by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 for both domestic and international participants.About Central Garden & PetCentral
- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Central Garden & Pet Company8-K - CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (0000887733) (Filer)
- PRCentral Garden & Pet To Acquire A Majority Interest In TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG, Europe’s Leading Pet Supplies And Pet Snacks CompanyTRIXIE Leadership to Continue; Key Shareholders Retain Minority Interest Acquisition Creates a Strong Growth Platform for the European Pet Market Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG ("TRIXIE"), the leading European pet supplies and pet snacks company from founder, Bonnik Hansen, and current shareholders Dirk Jessen and Volker Haak. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260727373775/e
CENTA FAQ
10 questionsWhat does Central Garden & Pet Company do?
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It provides pet supplies products, including edible chews and treats, dog chew toys, dog play toys, natural dog treats and chews, pet dental chews and solutions, dog training pads, pet containment, grooming supplies, and other accessories; products for birds, small animals, and specialty pets comprising food, cages and habitats, toys, chews, and related accessories; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for...What is the latest news on CENTA?
In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 5 wire items for CENTA: 3 insider trades, 1 M&A update and 1 press release or news item. The most recent was published on November 9, 2026.What is CENTA revenue?
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) reported $3.08B of revenue for the twelve months ended Jun 27, 2026. That is down 1.2% from the year before. Revenue for fiscal 2025 was $3.13B.Is CENTA profitable?
Yes. Central Garden & Pet Company earned $166.31M in net income for the twelve months ended Jun 27, 2026, a net margin of 5.4%.How much cash and debt does CENTA have?
Central Garden & Pet Company reported $996.71M in cash and cash equivalents and $1.19B of debt on its most recent balance sheet in SEC filings.Where does CENTA stock trade?
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is listed on NASDAQ.What sector and industry is CENTA in?
Central Garden & Pet Company operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Consumer Specialties industry.What are analysts saying about CENTA?
Across the last 4 analyst actions on Central Garden & Pet Company, there were 0 upgrades and 2 downgrades. The most recent action was from Analyst: Underweight with a $28.00 price target on 2026-01-16. Recent price targets range from $28.00 to $50.00.What companies are similar to CENTA?
Notable peers in the same industry include HYFM (Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc.), FOSL (Fossil Group Inc.), VSTS (Vestis Corporation), SIG (Signet Jewelers Limited), BRLT (Brilliant Earth Group Inc.). Compare CENTA side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track CENTA on Quantisnow?
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