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Central Garden & Pet (CENT)
:CENT
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.3Last Year’s EPS
1.32Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2025
|% Change Since: 6.88%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong operational efficiency and record achievements in certain segments despite challenges in sales due to weather and macroeconomic factors. The company showed confidence in its strategic initiatives and financial position, but faced uncertainties from tariffs and geopolitical tensions.Company Guidance
During Central Garden & Pet's Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Call, the company provided guidance highlighting a solid second quarter performance despite challenges such as unseasonably cold and wet weather, which delayed the garden selling season and impacted sales. The company's strategic focus on execution led to growth in both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share, meaningful margin improvement, and record non-GAAP operating income within the Pet segment. The Wild Bird business achieved record sales, benefiting from extended cold weather. The company's e-commerce sales also remained strong, with its brands holding the number one online sales position in both the Wild Bird and Grass Seed categories. Central Garden & Pet reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance for non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 or higher, indicating confidence in its outlook for the year, despite anticipating heightened inflationary pressures and a more challenging retail environment in the second half of the fiscal year due to recent tariff actions and geopolitical tensions.Record Non-GAAP Operating Income in Pet Segment
The Pet segment achieved record non-GAAP operating income with a 5% increase, driven by productivity gains from the Cost and Simplicity program.
Wild Bird Business Achieves Record Sales
The Wild Bird business benefited from extended cold weather, leading to record sales and strong consumer demand.
E-commerce Expansion
The upgraded distribution center in Eastern Pennsylvania added direct-to-consumer capabilities, shipping over 10,000 packages and fueling e-commerce momentum.
Cost and Simplicity Program Success
Initiatives under the Cost and Simplicity program led to significant margin improvements and operational efficiency, including a new 300,000 square foot distribution center in New Jersey.
Strong Financial Position
The company ended the quarter with $517 million in cash and cash equivalents and no borrowings under its $750 million credit facility.
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CENT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CENT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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May 07, 2025 | $34.45 | $34.59 | +0.41% |
Feb 05, 2025 | $37.07 | $40.16 | +8.34% |
Nov 25, 2024 | $38.81 | $39.83 | +2.63% |
Aug 07, 2024 | $38.00 | $40.22 | +5.84% |
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.
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FAQ
When does Central Garden & Pet (CENT) report earnings?
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Central Garden & Pet (CENT) earnings time?
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) earnings time is at Jul 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CENT EPS forecast?
CENT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.3.
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