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Central Garden & Pet (CENT) operating margin by quarter
Central Garden & Pet's operating margin was 14.3% in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), +1.7 pts from Q2 FY26. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 2.7% (Q1 FY26) to 14.3% (Q3 FY26).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY26 | 14.3% | +1.7 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Q2 FY26 | 12.6% | +9.9 pts | +1.4 pts |
| Q1 FY26 | 2.7% | -11.4 pts | — |
| Q3 FY25 | 14.1% | +2.9 pts | — |
| Q2 FY25 | 11.2% | — | — |
Q3 FY26 at a glance
Central Garden & Pet, Q3 FY26: revenue $882M (-8% year over year), operating margin 14.3%, net earnings $90.0M, operating cash flow $327M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Central Garden & Pet's operating margin?
Central Garden & Pet's operating margin was 14.3% in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), +1.7 pts from Q2 FY26.
How has Central Garden & Pet's operating margin changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 2.7% (Q1 FY26) to 14.3% (Q3 FY26).