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title: "CENT: Q3 FY26 delivered organic growth, margin gains, raised EPS outlook, and a major European acquisition"
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description: "Q3 FY26 saw an 8% net sales decline but 2% organic growth, with margin expansion and improved guidance for non-GAAP EPS to $2.85 or better. The acquisition of TRIXIE will expand global reach, while strong liquidity and disciplined capital allocation support ongoing investments.Original document: Central Garden & Pet Company [CENT] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 5 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# CENT: Q3 FY26 delivered organic growth, margin gains, raised EPS outlook, and a major European acquisition

Q3 FY26 saw an 8% net sales decline but 2% organic growth, with margin expansion and improved guidance for non-GAAP EPS to $2.85 or better. The acquisition of TRIXIE will expand global reach, while strong liquidity and disciplined capital allocation support ongoing investments.

Original document: Central Garden & Pet Company \[CENT\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 5 2026

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