Shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) are soaring 5.11% during intraday trading on Wednesday, as investors react positively to the company's better-than-expected third-quarter earnings results. The pet and garden products leader reported a normalized earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.43 and marking a 9.09% positive surprise.

Despite the challenging market conditions, Central Garden & Pet demonstrated resilience in its financial performance. While revenue slightly missed expectations at $960.91 million, a 3.53% decline from the projected $996.08 million, the company's ability to exceed earnings estimates has clearly impressed investors. CEO Niko Lahanas emphasized the company's strategic execution in operations during the recent earnings call, highlighting their focus on cost-efficiency and growth opportunities in both the pet and garden consumer products sectors.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Central Garden & Pet announced its upcoming participation in the Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston, scheduled for September 2-4, 2025. Chief Financial Officer Brad Smith will engage in a fireside chat on September 4 at 3:00 pm ET, where he is expected to discuss the company's strategy, performance, and long-term growth opportunities. This participation could provide further insights into the company's future prospects, potentially sustaining investor interest in the stock.