CENT - Central Garden & Pet Company
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Central Garden & Pet offers 45% upside to a $65 base-case target, driven by discounted valuation and strategic expansion. The TRIXIE acquisition establishes CENT as a global leader, unlocking European growth and M&A opportunities at attractive multiples. Portfolio optimization and a shift to branded products have expanded margins to ~13%, with 10.3% FCF yield and robust buybacks.
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Central Garden & Pet NASDAQ: CENT executives said the company is entering a period of record profitability, expanding margins and increased acquisition activity as it simplifies its operating structure and pursues growth in pet and garden products.
Central Garden & Pet posts Q3 earnings beat, expands margins and raises FY2026 EPS outlook on strong execution and portfolio optimization.
LOS 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.
LOS 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.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Central Garden & Pet NASDAQ: CENT reported an 8% decline in fiscal third-quarter net sales to $882 million, primarily reflecting its exit from the pet distribution business at the beginning of the quarter. Excluding that business, organic net sales rose 2% to $862 million, supported by growth in both the pet and garden segments.
Central Garden (CENT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.54 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.56 per share a year ago.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Acquisition--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. "Third quarter results showed continued strength across the business with improvements in both organic sales and margins versus last year, reflecting sharp execution and favorable margins due primarily to the exit of the pet di.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Boston--Central 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. Ba.
CENT is expanding into Europe through the TRIXIE acquisition, strengthening its global pet platform and international growth strategy.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central 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.
Central Garden & Pet NASDAQ: CENT said it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in TRIXIE, a German pet supplies company, in a transaction CEO Niko Lahanas described as a major expansion of the company's pet business and a platform for Europe.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) M&A Call Transcript
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. & TARP, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Acquisition--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. The acqui.