Central Garden & Pet Q2 FY2026: record sales $906M, EPS $1.28, pet distribution partnership

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO

2026-Q2 EPS reported $1.39 revenue$1,523,525,000

Net sales $906M (+8.6% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $1.28 vs $0.98; adjusted EBITDA $139M vs $123M.
Pet segment sales $477M (+5.1%), operating margin 16.3% vs 13.4%; Garden sales $429M (+12.9%).
Strategic pet distribution partnership with Phillips; Central retains 20% stake; minimal EPS impact expected.
Reaffirmed FY2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS outlook of $2.70 or better; capex $50-$60M.
Gross leverage 2.8x (target 3.0-3.5x); no credit facility borrowings; $653M cash.

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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO reported fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026 results: revenue $906 million, net income $79 million, EPS $1.28. Guidance reaffirmed.

Period: fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026
Revenue: $906 million
Net income: $79 million
EPS: $1.28
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES RECORD Q2 FISCAL 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Reports fiscal 2026 Q2 net sales of $906 million, compared with $834 million a year ago Delivers fiscal 2026 Q2 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.28, compared with $0.98 in the prior year Reaffirms fiscal 2026 outlook for non-GAAP diluted

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