Central Garden & Pet Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA, adding the JustiFLY® feed-through cattle fly-control product line to Central's Professional business unit.

The transaction closed on December 12, 2025. Champion USA has served more than 300,000 cattle producers and its products have treated over 50 million head of cattle. Champion's solutions are EPA-approved and designed to break the lifecycle of four major livestock fly species while avoiding harm to beneficial species such as dung beetles. Central said it will provide further details during its Q1 earnings call in February.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) announced senior management will participate in the 2025 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference on Friday, December 12, 2025, held virtually.

Brad Smith, CFO, will host a fireside chat at 12:55 p.m. Eastern Time. Senior management will be available for one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day; meeting requests should go through KeyBanc or Central’s Investor Relations at IR@central.com. A live webcast will be available to registered participants and a replay will be posted in Central’s Investor Relations site.

Nylabone (NASDAQ:CENT) announced that its Nylabone Cares program donated chew toys, treats and monetary contributions valued at more than $1.3 million to animal welfare organizations during 2025.

The brand donated over 100,000 durable chew toys to U.S. shelters and launched the CHEWS For Good campaign with Best Friends Animal Society—pledging up to 25,000 donated toys tied to 2025 purchases. Recipients include national and local groups such as American Humane Society, America's VetDogs, ASPCA, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and several New Jersey organizations.

Nylabone also supported community programs and recurring charity partnerships, including donations for breast cancer, military working dog reunification, Operation Bark Drop, and local food-bank contributions, aligned with Central Garden & Pet's impact strategy.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) reported fiscal 2025 results: net sales $3.1B versus $3.2B a year earlier, GAAP EPS $2.55 versus $1.62 and non-GAAP EPS $2.73 versus $2.13. The company ended the year with a record $882M cash, $1.2B total debt and gross leverage of 2.8x. Gross margin expanded to 31.9% (+240 bps) and adjusted EBITDA rose to $371M.

Central completed key Cost and Simplicity initiatives, closed legacy facilities, and expects fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS $2.70 or better with projected capital spending of $50M–$60M.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) announced that senior management will participate in two investor conferences on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

At the 2025 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York, CFO Brad Smith will join a fireside chat at 12:45 p.m. ET and be available for one-on-one investor meetings; a live webcast and replay will be available to registered participants.

At the 2025 BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference in Boca Raton, CEO Niko Lahanas will join a fireside chat at 4:10 p.m. ET; a live webcast and replay will be available. Investors can request meetings via Morgan Stanley or by contacting Investor Relations at IR@central.com.

Nylabone (NASDAQ: CENT) launched a new collection of chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef as part of its 70th birthday celebration on November 18, 2025. The line uses Nylabone’s best-selling shapes — Original Bone, Textured Ring, Femur, and Comfort-Hold Wishbone — and is proudly made in New Jersey, USA.

Each veterinarian-recommended toy is designed to satisfy healthy chewing instincts, provide long-lasting engagement, help clean teeth, and freshen breath. The collection is available on Amazon and Chewy, positioned for holiday shoppers.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results for the period ending September 27, 2025 after market close on Monday, November 24, 2025.

The company will host a conference call and webcast the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT, led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith. Live webcast, replay and materials will be available at http://ir.central.com. To join by phone dial +1 (201) 689-8345 for domestic and international participants.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 7, 2025. The facility consolidates two legacy sites into a single modern, direct-to-consumer (DTC)-enabled hub to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and expand throughput.

The site joins recent centers in Easton, Pennsylvania and Covington, Georgia to form a nationwide logistics backbone with taller clear heights, expanded door capacity, larger staging areas, advanced safety systems, optimized workflows, and enhanced drop-shipment and DTC capabilities. The move is described as supporting operational excellence, logistics savings, and resources for organic growth and strategic M&A.

Kaytee (NASDAQ:CENT) launched The Birder Hub on November 6, 2025, a new digital destination aimed at making backyard birding accessible for beginners and enthusiasts.

The initiative includes expert insights, educational resources, and how-tos for feeder setup and bird ID, and features partnerships with actress Jane Lynch and birding advocate Christian Cooper to broaden mainstream appeal and highlight birding’s mental-health and community benefits.

Kaytee positions the platform as part of its mission to promote joyful, sustainable nature experiences; visitors can explore the hub and sign up for updates at the company site.