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Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Q3 FY25 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 7, 2025
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) reported revenue of $961M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -4% from a year earlier and +15% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.1%, net earnings $95.0M (9.9% of revenue).
Central Garden & Pet, Q3 FY25: revenue $961M (-4% year over year), operating margin 14.1%, net earnings $95.0M, operating cash flow $265M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $961M | +15% | -4% |
| Gross profit | $332M | +22% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $135M | +45% | +17% |
| Net earnings | $95.0M | +49% | +19% |
| Operating cash flow | $265M | — | -7% |
| Free cash flow | $252M | — | -8% |
What changed
Revenue was $960.9M in Q3 FY25, down 4% year over year and up 15% from the previous quarter. Other garden supplies was the largest line at 32% of revenue. Other manufacturers' products lost $16.3M year over year (down 8%), 46% of the total change.
Gross margin was 34.6%, up 2.7 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $135.1M, a 14.1% margin (up 2.4 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue fell 4%. Net earnings were $95.0M, up 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.1%.
Operating cash flow was $265.5M (down 7% year over year), 278% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $21.5M of depreciation and amortization and $6.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $142.5M. Capital expenditures of $13.8M left free cash flow of $251.7M.
Questions
What was Central Garden & Pet's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) reported revenue of $961M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -4% from a year earlier and +15% from the quarter before.
Was Central Garden & Pet profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $135M (14.1% of revenue) and net earnings $95.0M.