CENTA at a glance
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA, SEC CIK 887733) filed its latest 10-K annual report on November 26, 2025, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 6, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 22, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 28, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025 (FY2025), CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) reported revenue of $3.1 billion (down 2.2% from FY2024) and net income of $162.8 million. Diluted EPS was $2.55.
- As of June 30, 2026, 33 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) shares worth $1.0 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by BROWN WILLIAM E on August 13, 2026 of 3,900 shares at $39.00 per share.
- In the last 90 days, CENTA insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 3 open-market sales ($540K) on Form 4, a net sale of $540K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $3.1B
- −2.2% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 3 sells
- Net −$540K
- 13F holders
- 33 funds
- $1.0B · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 22, 2026
- Item 5.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business: Integrated manufacturer and marketer of pet supplies and lawn & garden products
- Strategic emphasis on consignment revenue recognition for Garden segment in FY2025, involving complex third-party and customer data processing
- Operating income $250M in FY2025, up from $185M in FY2024 despite net sales decline to $3.13B from $3.2B
- Equity structure shows a reduction in outstanding common and Class A shares: 9.65M and 51.6M shares in FY2025 vs. 11.07M and 54.4M in FY2024
- Noteworthy: Effective internal controls affirmed by Deloitte for FY2025 with detailed audit focus on consignment revenue arrangement's critical audit matter
Risk Factors
- Regulatory risk from H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affecting tax provisions including interest deduction limits and asset depreciation
- Geopolitical exposure via wind-down of UK operations with $10 million one-time closure costs impacting European market access
- Operational risk in facility consolidation with $5 million expenses for closing Ontario and Salt Lake City sites, network optimization ongoing
- Market disruption from declining Pet segment sales, notably outdoor cushions and pet beds, pressured by competitive branded product sales drop of $36 million
- Financial risk from leverage with $1.2 billion debt and $32.8 million net interest expense at 4.5% average borrowing rate
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $3.13B fiscal 2025, down from $3.20B in fiscal 2024, a decline of $71M YoY
- Operating margin GAAP 8.0% vs 5.8% in prior year; Non-GAAP 8.5% vs 7.0% in fiscal 2024
- Best segment: Pet operating income $215.7M, margin 12.0% vs prior $203.4M, 11.1%; Worst: Garden operating income $142.4M, margin 10.7% vs prior $81.9M, 6.0%
- Operating cash flow $332.5M, down $62.4M YoY; capex forecast $50-$60M; share repurchases $148.4M vs $10.8M prior year; total debt $1.19B stable
- Risks: rising tariffs and inflation pressures expected to impact fiscal 2026; seasonality with 64% Garden sales in Q2-Q3; potential acquisition needs additional capital
AI summary of the CENTA 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 27, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $882.4M, down 8.2% YoY from $960.9M, driven by Pet Distribution divestiture
- Operating margin 14.3% vs 14.1%; gross margin 35.9% vs 34.6%
- Best segment Garden: revenue $481.9M, up 2.9%; operating income $90.1M vs $83.0M
- Worst segment Pet: revenue $400.5M, down 18.7%; operating income $66.8M vs $76.2M
- Divestiture generated $31M cash proceeds; TRIXIE acquisition planned for up to €400M, including €340M upfront payment
Risk Factors
- No Risk Factors section provided in the submitted excerpt
- Share repurchases limited by credit-facility financial covenants
- $128.0 million remaining under the 2026 and 2024 repurchase authorizations
- Approximately 450,000 shares remaining under the Equity Dilution Authorization
AI summary of the CENTA 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- John D. Walker retiring as President, Garden Consumer Products, effective September 26, 2026
- Leadership transition in a key operating segment; successor and transition arrangements not identified
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q3 fiscal 2026 results covered the period ended June 27, 2026
- Press release issued August 5, 2026 with financial results in Exhibit 99.1
Item 8.01: Other Events
- Proposed acquisition of approximately 80% of TRIXIE, a leading European pet supplies and snacks company
- Total consideration up to €400 million, including approximately €340 million cash upfront
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Majority acquisition of TRIXIE expands Central’s European pet-supplies presence and supports its Central to Home growth strategy
- TRIXIE serves over 30,000 retailers with more than 6,000 products and close to 600 employees
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN WILLIAM E | J | Sep 24, 2026 | 1,000 | - |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | Sell | Aug 13, 2026 | 3,900 | $39.00 |
| Walker John D. III | Sell | Aug 12, 2026 | 5,000 | $39.00 |
| PENNINGTON BROOKS III | G | Aug 12, 2026 | 5,800 | - |
| Walker John D. III | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 5,000 | $38.50 |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | M | Aug 10, 2026 | 127,942 | $31.18 |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | M | Aug 10, 2026 | 127,942 | - |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | F | Aug 10, 2026 | 116,232 | $38.28 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $3.2B | $3.1B |
| Gross Profit | - | $943.7M | $997.3M |
| Operating Income | - | $185.4M | $250.0M |
| Net Income | - | $108.0M | $162.8M |
| Gross Margin | - | 29.5% | 31.9% |
| Op. Margin | - | 5.8% | 8.0% |
| Net Margin | - | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $3.4B | $3.6B | $3.6B |
| Equity | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.6B |
| ROE | - | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $1.62 | $2.55 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $394.9M | $332.5M |
| CapEx | - | $43.1M | $41.4M |
Source: XBRL data in CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate CENTA share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 33 | $1.02B |
| Q1 2026 | 33 | $821.1M |
| Q4 2025 | 30 | $753.8M |
| Q3 2025 | 32 | $792.0M |
| Q2 2025 | 32 | $811.2M |
| Q1 2025 | 29 | $583.9M |
| Q4 2024 | 26 | $533.1M |
| Q3 2024 | 22 | $323.1M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 237 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
CENTA filing archive
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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 22, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| SC 13G | Aug 14, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 5, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 27, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 26, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 | - | |
| 8-K | May 6, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Mar 26, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Feb 18, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Feb 17, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Feb 17, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Feb 13, 2026 | - | - |
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CENTA SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are CENTA insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 3 open-market sales worth $539,600 by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold CENTA stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($324.0 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($134.2 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($126.2 million), State Street Corp ($85.6 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($80.0 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was CENTA's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025 (FY2025), CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) reported revenue of $3.1 billion (down 2.2% from FY2024) and net income of $162.8 million. Diluted EPS was $2.55. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in CENTA's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed November 26, 2025, CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) flagged: Regulatory risk from H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affecting tax provisions including interest deduction limits and asset depreciation. Geopolitical exposure via wind-down of UK operations with $10 million one-time closure costs impacting European market access. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did CENTA report in its latest 8-K?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) filed an 8-K on September 22, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). John D. Walker retiring as President, Garden Consumer Products, effective September 26, 2026.
What are the latest CENTA SEC filings?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) filed its latest 10-K annual report on November 26, 2025, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 6, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 22, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 28, 2026.
What is CENTA's SEC CIK number?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 887733. EDGAR lists every CENTA filing under that number.
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