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Central Garden & Pet Company Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Achieved record fiscal 2025 earnings with significant margin expansion, record adjusted EBITDA, and record GAAP and non-GAAP EPS, reflecting strong execution and portfolio optimization.
Streamlined operations through facility consolidation, cost management, and a multi-year supply network redesign, including closure of 16 legacy locations and modernization of logistics and eCommerce fulfillment.
Ended the year with a record cash position of $882 million, up $129 million, providing flexibility for investment and shareholder returns.
Entering fiscal 2026 with strong momentum, a modernized infrastructure, and a focus on innovation, digital technology, M&A, and e-commerce.
Financial highlights
Fiscal 2025 net sales were $3.1 billion, down 2% year-over-year, mainly due to portfolio optimization and product transitions.
Non-GAAP gross profit rose 4.5% to $1 billion; gross margin expanded 210–240 bps to 32.1% (non-GAAP) and 31.9% (GAAP).
Non-GAAP operating income increased to $265 million from $223 million; GAAP operating income rose to $250 million from $185 million.
Non-GAAP net income totaled $174 million, up 22%; GAAP net income was $163 million, up from $108 million.
Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $371 million, up from $334 million.
Q4 net sales were $678 million, up 1% year-over-year; Q4 GAAP gross margin up 380bps to 29.0%.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS expected to be $2.70 or better, driven by margin expansion and operational performance.
Modest price increases (~1%) planned to offset tariffs and commodity exposure.
Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS expected at $0.10–$0.15, reflecting seasonality and shipment timing.
CapEx planned at $50–$60 million, focused on maintenance, productivity, and targeted growth.
Guidance assumes a competitive retail environment, value-seeking consumers, current tariffs, and commodity inflation.
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