Central Garden & Pet Company

Ashley Tisdale Teams Up with Nylabone to Celebrate a New Kind of Chew Toy

Nylabone, a brand in Central Garden & Pet's (NASDAQ: CENT) portfolio, launched its first-ever chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef, partnering with actress Ashley Tisdale for promotion. The line includes softer puppy variants and is available now at Amazon.com, Chewy.com, and Walmart.com. The release is brand marketing with no disclosed financial impact beyond noting Central's fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion.

•1mo ago

Central Garden & Pet Announces Garden Segment Leadership Transition

J.D. Walker, President of Central Garden & Pet's Garden Consumer Products segment, will retire from that role effective September 26, 2026, with Executive Vice President Jason Barnes named as his successor. Barnes has led Garden Consumer Products as EVP since October 2025, joined Central in 2006, and brings more than two decades of lawn and garden industry experience; he will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and service across the Garden segment and for the Branded Controls, Grass Seed, Live Plants, Packet Seeds and Vendor Partner businesses. Walker, who joined Central in 2011 and helped deliver significant sales growth and improved profitability in the segment, will remain as a consultant, and CEO Niko Lahanas expressed strong confidence in Barnes' leadership and the continuity of the garden business.

•1mo ago

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Virtual Investor Meetings with KeyBanc Capital Markets

Central Garden & Pet announced that CFO Brad Smith will participate in virtual investor meetings hosted by KeyBanc Capital Markets on September 1, 2026. A replay of the group meeting will be made available on the company's investor relations website following the event. The company reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion in its corporate overview.

•2mo ago

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Investor Conferences

Central Garden & Pet announced plans to participate in the CG 46th Annual Growth Conference on August 11 and the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on September 10. CEO Niko Lahanas will represent the company at the CG conference, while CFO Brad Smith will speak at the Barclays event. Senior management will also host one-on-one meetings with investors, and webcasts will be available on the company's investor relations website.

•3mo ago

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

Central Garden & Pet will release its fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on August 5, 2026. Management, including CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time the same day to review results and provide a business update. Access to the live webcast and replay will be made available on the company's investor relations website.

•3mo ago

Central Garden & Pet Proudly Supports Lindsay Wildlife Experience Through Volunteerism, In-Kind Donations, and Financial Support

Central Garden & Pet announced a $50,000 donation and employee volunteer day supporting the Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. The contribution supports a $2 million aviary expansion project, the largest capital project in the organization's 70-year history, with completion expected by October 2026. The release highlights in-kind donations from brands like Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Zilla, and Aqueon, reinforcing the company's CSR focus on wildlife conservation and community education.

•5mo ago

Farnam Celebrates 80 Years of Horse Care With New Innovations and the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes

Central Garden & Pet’s Farnam brand is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the launch of Endure® Gold, a new fly and mosquito control product featuring two new active ingredients. The company also launched the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes, offering 16 winners grants totaling up to $5,000 or product bundles valued at $150 to offset horse care expenses. The release reiterates Central’s fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion and highlights Farnam’s distribution across major retailers like Tractor Supply, Amazon, and Chewy.

•5mo ago

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

Central Garden & Pet will announce its fiscal 2026 second quarter results for the period ending March 28, 2026, after the market closes on May 6, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day, featuring CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith to discuss the results and business outlook. For context, the company reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, supported by a portfolio of brands including Amdro, Kaytee, and Pennington.

•6mo ago