Central Garden & Pet Co (CENTA) company profile

Central Garden and Pet Company produces and distributes supplies for the pet and lawn and garden markets. The business operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. Its pet portfolio features dog and cat supplies, treats, toys, bedding, containment, grooming, and health items, alongside products for aquatics, birds, reptiles, and small animals, as well as live fish and outdoor cushions. Its garden portfolio includes grass, vegetable, and flower seeds, fertilizers, live plants, wild bird food, and pest control treatments. The company serves mass merchants, home improvement centers, pet specialty stores, e-commerce retailers, independent dealers, and professional customers.

The company conducts manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its distribution and fulfillment network spans the United States, serving nearly 10,000 retail stores and more than 5,600 veterinary clinics. The company employs over 6,000 workers, consisting of roughly 5,700 full-time and 300 part-time employees, supplemented by seasonal labor. The provided text does not state the location of its headquarters.

Summary of the business section of Central Garden & Pet's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.

“As of September 27, 2025, we had over 6,000 employees, including about 5,700 full-time and 300 part-time employees.”