Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Co. engages in the production and distribution of branded and private label products for the lawn, and garden and pet supplies markets. It operates through the following segments: Pets and Garden. The Pet segment includes dog and cat supplies such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, pet containment, supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles and pet birds including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish and small animals as well as outdoor cushions. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers and live plants. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Central Garden & Pet Company maintains EPS guidance amidst revenue challenges

Central Garden & Pet Company's Q1 performance reflects a mixed picture with revenue declines but a focus on strategic initiatives for growth and cost management.
While challenges like inflation and slowed M&A activity persist, the company's strengths in eCommerce, private label sales, and consumer engagement provide a foundation for future success.
Opportunities lie in finding growth avenues, leveraging consumer spending trends, and enhancing operational efficiency through ongoing improvement efforts.

Central Garden & Pet Company faces Q2 challenges, eyes growth opportunities

Central Garden & Pet Company navigated a challenging second quarter marked by weather-related sales declines in both segments. The company's focus on operational efficiency, margin expansion, and strategic acquisitions underscores a commitment to long-term growth. Despite near-term challenges, Central Garden & Pet Company remains optimistic about future opportunities in the pet and garden industries.

Central Garden & Pet Company achieves record Q3 earnings and eyes e-commerce growth and M&A opportunities

Central Garden & Pet Company's Q3 performance reflects a successful focus on cost management and operational efficiency, resulting in improved financial metrics. While facing challenges such as inventory destocking and segment-specific profit issues, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in e-commerce growth and potential strategic acquisitions.

Central Garden & Pet Company reports strong Pet segment performance

Central Garden & Pet Company delivered strong performance in the Pet segment but faced challenges in the Garden segment. The company is focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and long-term growth despite a challenging retail environment.
Strategic acquisitions, inventory optimization efforts, and a cautious approach to planning for fiscal '24 highlight the company's proactive stance in navigating market conditions. Opportunities for growth through M&A and operational improvements are key focus areas.
Overall, Central Garden & Pet Company remains optimistic about the future, leveraging strengths in the Pet segment, addressing challenges in the Garden segment, and pursuing opportunities for growth and efficiency in a competitive market.

Central Garden & Pet Company reports Q1 growth and cost focus

Central Garden & Pet Company's Q1 performance showed resilience with a focus on simplifying operations and maintaining a steady outlook for fiscal '24. While facing challenges in certain segments, the company is leveraging strengths in cost management and market positioning to drive growth and efficiency.

Central Garden & Pet reports mixed Q2 results amid cost-saving focus

Central Garden & Pet Company's Q2 performance reflects a mixed outcome with strengths in certain segments and challenges in others.
The company's focus on cost reduction, efficiency, and strategic growth areas positions them well to navigate market challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
While facing headwinds like softness in pet adoptions and moderating inflation, Central Garden & Pet remains focused on driving profitability and operational excellence.

Central Garden & Pet reports resilient Q3 performance amid challenges

Central Garden & Pet Company delivered solid performance in Q3 2024, maintaining resilience amidst challenges.
The company's focus on cost reduction, operational simplification, and growth through M&A positions it for future success.
Challenges from unfavorable weather and sales declines are being addressed through strategic planning and operational improvements.
Opportunities in pet consumables and digital/e-commerce sectors offer avenues for future growth and market expansion.

Central Garden & Pet Company reports mixed Q4 performance and outlines growth strategies

Central Garden & Pet Company navigated through a challenging external environment in Q4 2024, focusing on operational efficiency and maintaining financial strength. While facing industry challenges, the company remains optimistic about growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.

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Central Garden & Pet Co. engages in the production and distribution of branded and private label products for the lawn, garden, and pet supplies markets. It operates through the Pet and Garden segments. The Pet segment focuses on dog and cat supplies such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming products, waste management and training pads, supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles and pet birds including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish and small animals as well as outdoor cushions. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers, and live plants. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CSR--Today, Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries, released its inaugural Central Impact Report detailing the company's priorities and approach to sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Grounded in its purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes, Central has embedded its Central Impact Strategy into its long-term growth agenda so that susta

Central Garden & Pet Releases Inaugural Impact Report Outlining Sustainability Priorities, Progress and Goals

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Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Friederike Edelmann - VP, IR Timothy Cofer - CEO Nicholas Lahanas - CFO John Hanson - President, Pet Consumer Products John Walker - President, Garden Consumer Products Conference Call Participants Bill Chappell - Truist Securities Brad Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Jim Chartier - Moness Crespi and Hardt William Reuter - Bank of America Carla Casella - JPMorgan Hale Holden - Barclays Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Central Garden & Pet's Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Earnings Call.

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) CEO Timothy Cofer on Q3 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) Q3 results are affected by headwinds, including softness in the garden segment and ongoing cost inflation. However, the 'Central to Home' strategy bodes well.

Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Beat on Earnings & Sales in Q3

Central Garden (CENT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 10.32% and 2.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Central Garden (CENT) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #centraltohome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended June 25, 2022. “In the face of a challenging environment, Central delivered third quarter EPS two cents above the prior year quarter,” said Tim Cofer, CEO of Central Garden & Pet. “Despite softness in the garden segment due to unfavorable weather, evolvin

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q3 Fiscal 2022 Results

Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) third-quarter fiscal 2022 earnings results are likely to reflect softness in the Garden portfolio.

What to Expect From Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) Q3 Earnings?

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #centraltohome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries, will announce its fiscal 2022 third quarter financial results for the period ended June 25, 2022, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after the close of trading. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) hosted by Tim Cofer, CEO, and Niko Lahanas, CFO, to discuss these results and

Central Garden & Pet Company to Announce Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Financial Results on August 3, 2022

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Central Garden & Pet Introduces GoodGood, a New Pet Wellness Brand Dedicated to Both Sides of the Pet-nership

Garden & Pet (CENT) cited unfavorable weather conditions, lower foot traffic and changing inventory expectations from customers behind sluggishness in the Garden segment.

Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Trims FY22 Earnings View

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Earnings--CENTRAL GARDEN & PET REVISES OUTLOOK FOR FY22 GAAP EPS - Now expected at or above prior year - Lower outlook driven primarily by poor Garden season

Central Garden & Pet Revises Outlook for Fiscal 2022 GAAP EPS

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Central Garden (CENT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why

Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) acquisition initiative constantly strengthens its portfolio. The company is also steadily advancing its digital capabilities and focusing on marketing activities.

Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) E-Commerce & Buyouts Fuel Sales

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #conference--Central Garden & Pet Company to present at the virtual Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference on Tuesday, June 14 at 2:15 pm

Central Garden & Pet to Present at the Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference

Central Garden (CENT) Up 3.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

The mean of analysts' price targets for Central Garden (CENT) points to a 29.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Wall Street Analysts Predict a 30% Upside in Central Garden (CENT): Here's What You Should Know

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Central Garden & Pet Co (NASDAQ:CENT ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Friederike Edelmann - VP, IR Timothy Cofer - CEO & Director Nicholas Lahanas - CFO John Hanson - President, Pet Consumer Products John Walker - President, Garden Consumer Products Conference Call Participants William Chappell - Truist Securities James Chartier - Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co. Bradley Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets William Reuter - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Karru Martinson - Jefferies Carla Casella - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Central Garden & Pet's Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Earnings Call.

Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) CEO Timothy Cofer on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Central Garden & Pet Company's (CENT) second-quarter results reflect investments in digital capabilities and innovation as well as customer insights to drive growth.

Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Q2 Earnings Beat, Sales Up Y/Y

Central Garden (CENT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 7.63% and 2.06%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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