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Central Garden & Pet Company

Central Garden & Pet Company

CENTNASDAQConsumer Defensive● Active
$40.24
+$0.08(+0.20%)
Market Cap$2.5B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$41.53
52W Low$28.77
Overview

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

CENT · cash on hand · updated Sep 27, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$882.5M▲ +17.1% vs prior year
FY · as of Sep 27, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$882.5M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+17.1%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$669.4M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: September 27, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$882.5MCash on Hand
Total Debt$1.44BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$557.8MNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 38%Debt 62%

Central Garden & Pet Company carries a net debt position of $557.8M. Total debt ($1.44B) exceeds cash on hand ($882.5M). Central Garden & Pet Company cash vs debt ratio: 38% cash / 62% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$882.5M − $1.44B = −$557.8M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
CENT annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Sep 27, 2025Latest$882.5M+17.1%
Sep 28, 2024$753.5M+54.2%
Sep 30, 2023$488.7M+175.4%
Sep 24, 2022$177.4M-58.4%
Sep 25, 2021$426.4M-34.7%
CENT cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
Costco Wholesale Corporation
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COST
$15.28B3.5%#2
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
$13.87B4.1%#3
Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc.
WMT
$10.73B1.1%#4
The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company
PG
$9.56B2.8%
#5
Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet CompanyYOU
CENT
$882.5M35.0%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) cash on hand as of September 27, 2025 is $882.5M, comprising $882.5M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Central Garden & Pet Company cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Central Garden & Pet Company cash reserves or cash position.

Central Garden & Pet Company annual cash on hand history shows increased +17.1% in 2025: increased +17.1% in 2025. Central Garden & Pet Company cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Central Garden & Pet Company carries total debt of $1.44B against cash of $882.5M, resulting in a net debt position of -$557.8M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

CENT cash on hand · 5 questions

As of September 27, 2025, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) has $882,488,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $882,488,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 28, 2026): $669,409,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Central Garden & Pet Company · Central Garden & Pet Company SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: September 27, 2025