# Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT)

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## Company

- Legal name: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO
- Ticker: CENT, CENTA (Nasdaq, Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000887733
- Industry: Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (SIC 5190)
- Headquarters: Walnut Creek, CA
- Fiscal year ends: September 27
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: central.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-aquatics
- Next earnings date: Nov 23, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $3.1B for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/0000887733-25-000041-index.html
- Operating income: $250.0M for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/0000887733-25-000041-index.html
- Net income: $162.8M for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/0000887733-25-000041-index.html
- SG&A: $747.3M for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 26, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/0000887733-25-000041-index.html
- Employees: 6,000 as of Sep 27, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm
- Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP, San Francisco, California, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm

## Business

S. pet and garden industries. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative, trusted solutions that help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We operate through two reportable segments: Pet and Garden.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | $3.1B | $250.0M | $162.8M | $747.3M |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $3.2B | $185.4M | $108.0M | $758.3M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $3.3B | $210.6M | $125.6M | $736.2M |
| Sep 24, 2022 | $3.3B | $260.0M | $152.2M | $732.3M |
| Sep 25, 2021 | $3.3B | $254.5M | $151.7M | $716.4M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/central-garden-and-pet-co.json

## Officers and directors

- Nicholas Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer. Source: Form 4 filed May 19, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526230801/0001193125-26-230801-index.htm
- Bradley G. Smith, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bradleygsmith8. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 13, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526051386/0001193125-26-051386-index.htm
- Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleygsmith8. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm
- Jason Barnes, President Garden. Source: Form 3 filed Oct 19, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526425350/0001193125-26-425350-index.htm
- John D. Walker III, President, Garden Consumer Pro. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526347175/0001193125-26-347175-index.htm
- John Edward Hanson, President, Pet Consumer Prod. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526285693/0001193125-26-285693-index.htm
- John E. Hanson, President, Pet Consumer Products. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm
- Howard Machek, Chief Accounting Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/howard-machek-03748b101. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 14, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526303325/0001193125-26-303325-index.htm
- Apur Rohit Patel, Chief Legal Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 13, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526051429/0001193125-26-051429-index.htm
- George A. Yuhas, General Counsel. Source: Form 4 filed Jan 21, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526018110/0001193125-26-018110-index.htm
- George Yuhas, General Counsel & Secretary. Source: 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm
- William E. Brown, Chairman. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526405619/0001193125-26-405619-index.htm
- Brendan P. Dougher, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- Brooks M. Pennington III, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- Christopher T. Metz, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- Courtnee Chun, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- John D. Walker, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- John Hanson, Named in proxy. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/john-hanson-44991aa. Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- John R. Ranelli, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm
- Randal D. Lewis, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Sep 22, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526397048/d169459d8k.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773326000019/cent-20260805.htm
- Jul 27, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526316953/d135866d8k.htm
- May 6, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773326000011/cent-20260506.htm
- Feb 18, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526057026/d59477d8k.htm
- Feb 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773326000004/cent-20260204.htm
- Nov 24, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000035/cent-20251124.htm
- Nov 12, 2025: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312525277476/d887382d8k.htm
- Aug 6, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000028/cent-20250806.htm
- Jul 11, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000023/cent-20250711.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 13, 2026: William E. Brown (Chairman) sold 3,900 shares, about $152,100. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526353998/0001193125-26-353998-index.htm
- Aug 12, 2026: John D. Walker III (President, Garden Consumer Pro) sold 10,000 shares, about $387,500. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526347175/0001193125-26-347175-index.htm
- Feb 19, 2026: John Ranelli (Director) sold 3,668 shares, about $126,546. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526064561/0001193125-26-064561-index.htm
- Feb 17, 2026: John Edward Hanson (President, Pet Consumer Prod) sold 5,000 shares, about $173,750. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526054547/0001193125-26-054547-index.htm
- Feb 10, 2026: Brendan Dougher (Director) sold 3,250 shares, about $108,485. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526046697/0001193125-26-046697-index.htm
- Nov 28, 2025: Christopher T. Metz (Director) sold 10,000 shares, about $309,100. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312525305459/0001193125-25-305459-index.htm
- Aug 29, 2025: William E. Brown (Chairman) sold 103,125 shares, about $3.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000095017025112507/0000950170-25-112507-index.htm
- Aug 25, 2025: John Ranelli (Director) sold 3,076 shares, about $100,216. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000095017025111980/0000950170-25-111980-index.htm
- Aug 25, 2025: John D. Walker III (President, Garden Consumer Pro) sold 3,500 shares, about $114,065. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000095017025111497/0000950170-25-111497-index.htm
- Aug 14, 2025: Brooks Pennington Iii (Director) sold 3,281 shares, about $107,682. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000095017025109403/0000950170-25-109403-index.htm

## What management said

- "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 distribution business earlier this year. Following the quarter, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in TRIXIE, the leading European pet supplies and pet snacks company, a significant step in expanding our presence in Europ" Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central Garden & Pet (8-K filed Aug 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773326000019/q32026pressrelease.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Sep 22, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000119312526397048/d169459d8k.htm
- 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773325000041/cent-20250927.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000088773326000022/cent-20260627.htm
- DEF 14A filed Dec 22, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887733/000114036125046376/ny20057494x771_def14a.htm

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