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Central Garden Pet (CENT) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 11, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.14
Last Year’s EPS
0.21
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Nov 24, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While the company achieved record financial performance and demonstrated operational efficiency, challenges such as declining net sales, tariff impacts, and increased corporate expenses were evident. The strategic focus on high-margin products and a positive outlook for the Garden segment provide reasons for cautious optimism.
Company Guidance
During the earnings call for Central Garden & Pet Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, several key metrics and strategic initiatives were highlighted. The company reported a record bottom-line performance, with net sales reaching $3.1 billion, despite a 2% decrease attributed to strategic reductions in lower-margin businesses and the transition of certain product lines to a direct-to-retail model. Gross profit increased by 4.5% to $1 billion, and gross margin expanded by 210 basis points to 32.1%, driven by productivity initiatives. The Garden segment showed a 7% increase in net sales to $250 million, while the Pet segment experienced a 22% decrease to $428 million. Non-GAAP operating income rose to $265 million, with an operating margin of 8.5%, up from 7% the previous year. The company ended the year with a strong balance sheet, including cash and cash equivalents of $882 million and a net leverage of approximately 0.8. Looking ahead, Central Garden & Pet expects non-GAAP earnings per share for fiscal 2026 to be $2.70 or better, supported by margin expansion and operational performance. The company plans to invest $50 million to $60 million in capital expenditures, primarily for maintenance and productivity initiatives, and is focused on driving growth through innovation, e-commerce, and digital technology.
Record Financial Performance
Central Garden & Pet Company achieved record EBITDA and earnings per share for fiscal year 2025, demonstrating robust financial health and successful execution of strategic initiatives.
Gross Margin Expansion
The company reported a 210 basis points increase in non-GAAP gross margin to 32.1%, supported by productivity initiatives across both segments.
Operational Efficiency
Completion of a multiyear supply chain network design project and the consolidation of facilities contributed to enhanced customer alignment and cost efficiency.
Strategic Focus on High-Margin Products
Shifted focus to high-margin consumable products, with consumables now representing 84% of Pet segment sales, contributing to a stronger portfolio.
Positive Garden Segment Performance
The Garden segment saw a 7% increase in net sales in Q4, driven by strong product placements and favorable weather conditions.

Central Garden Pet (CENT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CENT Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Feb 11, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.14 / -
0.21
Nov 24, 2025
2025 (Q4)
-0.20 / -0.09
-0.1850.00% (+0.09)
Aug 06, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.43 / 1.56
1.3218.18% (+0.24)
May 07, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.93 / 1.04
0.995.05% (+0.05)
Feb 05, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.02 / 0.21
0.0082525.00% (+0.20)
Nov 25, 2024
2024 (Q4)
-0.22 / -0.18
0.078-330.77% (-0.26)
Aug 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
1.21 / 1.32
1.37-3.65% (-0.05)
May 08, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.77 / 0.99
0.70440.63% (+0.29)
Feb 07, 2024
2024 (Q1)
-0.14 / <0.01
-0.125106.40% (+0.13)
Nov 20, 2023
2023 (Q4)
0.05 / 0.08
-0.031351.61% (+0.11)
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CENT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 24, 2025
$31.43$34.15+8.65%
Aug 06, 2025
$39.41$35.08-10.99%
May 07, 2025
$34.45$34.59+0.41%
Feb 05, 2025
$37.07$40.16+8.34%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

FAQ

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