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Central Garden & Pet Announces Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

$CENTPress releaseAug 5, 2026, 4:01 PM ETRead the release

Central Garden & Pet reported Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales of $882 million, an 8% decline year-over-year due to the exit of the pet distribution business, while organic sales grew 2% to $862 million. The company raised its fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS outlook to $2.85 or better, up from the previous guidance of $2.70 or better, driven by margin expansion and cost discipline.

Key figures

Eps
1.45
Revenue
882000000
Guidance
FY26 non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.85 or better, raised from $2.70 or better
Revenue Yoy
-8%
Total debt
1200000000
Gross margin
35.9%
Cash position
997000000
Deal value eur
€400 million
Adjusted ebitda
162000000
Organic revenue
862000000
Operating income
126000000
Organic revenue yoy
2%

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