Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Q4 Revenue Misses, YoY Down 6%

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) reported Q4 CY2025 revenue of $617.4 million, 6% lower than the prior-year period and below analyst estimates. Non-GAAP profit of $0.21 per share outpaced consensus by 51.8%. The stock fell 2.4% to $34.26 in after-hours trading. Supporting context: The company generated $3.09B in revenue over the past 12 months, operating in pet care, lawn and garden, and pest control. Free cash flow margins averaged 10.2% over two years, but Q4 cash burn rose to $81.03M (-13.1%) seasonally. EBITDA beat estimates, but revenue growth is expected to climb 1.4% YoY over the next 12 months, below the sector average. Long-term sales growth has lagged, with annual revenue contracting 2.2% over the past three years.