What one share of Central Garden & Pet holds
Central Garden & Pet Company (“Central”) is a market leader in the U.S. pet and garden industries. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative, trusted solutions that help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.
Central Garden & Pet’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-27; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-27.
| Profit | $2.68 |
|---|---|
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.72 |
| Free cash flow | $5.57 |
| Cash and investments | $16.22 |
| Debt | $19.41 |
| Book value | $28.41 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $22.97 | $0.94 | $0.23 | $2.92 | — | $7.88 |
| 2010 | $23.41 | $0.70 | $0.37 | $1.71 | — | — |
| 2011 | $28.75 | $0.50 | $0.56 | $0.34 | — | — |
| 2012 | $35.14 | $0.44 | $0.82 | $1.02 | — | — |
| 2013 | $34.38 | −$0.04 | $0.52 | −$1.11 | — | — |
| 2014 | $32.48 | $0.18 | $0.35 | $2.21 | — | $9.92 |
| 2015 | $33.26 | $0.64 | $0.44 | $1.32 | — | $10.40 |
| 2016 | $35.81 | $0.87 | $0.54 | $2.42 | — | $11.29 |
| 2017 | $39.65 | $1.52 | $0.86 | $1.34 | — | $12.66 |
| 2018 | $41.53 | $2.32 | $0.71 | $1.43 | — | $18.42 |
| 2019 | $41.36 | $1.61 | $0.55 | $3.01 | — | $17.54 |
| 2020 | $49.24 | $2.20 | $0.79 | $4.04 | — | $19.94 |
| 2021 | $59.80 | $2.75 | $1.45 | $3.09 | — | $22.67 |
| 2022 | $49.07 | $2.24 | $1.69 | −$2.19 | — | $20.05 |
| 2023 | $49.56 | $1.88 | $0.81 | $4.91 | — | $22.16 |
| 2024 | $47.87 | $1.62 | $0.65 | $5.26 | — | $23.67 |
| 2025 | $49.03 | $2.55 | $0.65 | $4.56 | — | $25.09 |
Common questions about Central Garden & Pet
How much does one share of Central Garden & Pet earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Central Garden & Pet earned $2.68 of profit.
Does Central Garden & Pet pay a dividend?
Central Garden & Pet didn’t pay a dividend over the last 12 months, according to its SEC filings.
What is Central Garden & Pet’s book value per share?
Central Garden & Pet’s book value is $28.41 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 27, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Central Garden & Pet have?
Each share of Central Garden & Pet has $16.22 of cash and investments and $19.41 of debt, as of June 27, 2026.
What is Central Garden & Pet’s free cash flow per share?
$5.57 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Central Garden & Pet’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.94 in 2009 to $2.55 in 2025, growing about 6.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Central Garden & Pet bought back shares?
Central Garden & Pet’s share count fell about 9% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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