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Central Garden & Pet vs Vestis: CENT and VSTS compared
Central Garden & Pet is the larger company: $882M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $662M for Vestis (Q3 FY26). Vestis is growing faster (-2% against -8% a year earlier). Central Garden & Pet is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.3% against 5.6%.
Where the money goes: CENT and VSTS
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) · Q3 FY26
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.
Vestis (VSTS) · Q3 FY26
Vestis, Q3 FY26: revenue $662M (-2% year over year), operating margin 5.6%, net earnings $11.0M, operating cash flow $64.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Central Garden & Pet (CENT) | Vestis (VSTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $882M | $662M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -8% | -2% |
| Gross margin | 35.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 14.3% | 5.6% |
| Net earnings | $90.0M | $11.0M |
| Net margin | 10.2% | 1.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $327M | $64.9M |
| Free cash flow | $315M | $47.0M |
| Market value | $3.0B | $1.9B |
| P/E | 17.8× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $53.00 | $13.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Vestis
- Workplace Supplies: $420M (63%)
- Uniforms: $242M (37%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Central Garden & Pet or Vestis?
Central Garden & Pet is the larger company: $882M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $662M for Vestis (Q3 FY26).
Is Central Garden & Pet or Vestis growing faster?
Vestis is growing faster (-2% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Central Garden & Pet or Vestis?
Central Garden & Pet is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.3% against 5.6%.
More: Central Garden & Pet earnings · how Central Garden & Pet makes money · Vestis earnings · how Vestis makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.