Jim Chartier's questions to Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) leadership • Q3 2025
Question
Jim Chartier of Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., Inc. sought to quantify the sales impact from exited product lines and asked if the new e-commerce facility offers revenue-enhancing capabilities.
Answer
Management, including John Hanson and JD Walker, explained that while specific figures were not provided, the exited product lines were primarily low-margin durables, aquatics, and pottery, making the exits strategically beneficial for profitability. CEO Niko Lahanas clarified that the new Salt Lake City facility is primarily a cost-out and efficiency initiative designed to simplify logistics and improve service levels, which could indirectly support sales growth.