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Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) reported revenue of $882M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -8% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.3%, net earnings $90.0M (10.2% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $882M | -3% | -8% |
| Gross profit | $317M | +6% | -5% |
| Operating profit | $126M | +10% | -7% |
| Net earnings | $90.0M | +13% | -6% |
| Operating cash flow | $327M | — | +23% |
| Free cash flow | $315M | — | +25% |
What changed
Revenue was $882.4M in Q3 FY26, down 8% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 35.9%, up 1.4 points from Q3 FY25. Operating profit was $125.8M, a 14.3% margin (up 0.2 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 3% while revenue fell 8%. Net earnings were $89.9M, down 5% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.7%.
Operating cash flow was $327.5M (up 23% year over year), 364% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $19.6M of depreciation and amortization and $6.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $211.6M. Capital expenditures of $12.6M left free cash flow of $314.9M.
Questions
What was Central Garden & Pet's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) reported revenue of $882M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -8% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Central Garden & Pet profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $126M (14.3% of revenue) and net earnings $90.0M.