Central Garden & Pet Company recently held its Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Call, as documented in a transcript. The event was attended by key executives including CEO Niko Lahanas, CFO Brad Smith, John Hanson, President of Pet Consumer Products, and J.D. Walker, President of Garden Consumer Products. The call was managed by Friederike Edelmann, Vice President of Investor Relations. During the earnings call, Central Garden & Pet Company reported a higher-than-expected EPS for Q3 2025, with an actual EPS of 1.56, surpassing the consensus estimate of 1.43, representing a 9.09% positive surprise. However, the company experienced a revenue shortfall with actual revenues of $960.91 million, falling short of the $996.08 million consensus estimate by 3.53%. In his remarks, CEO Niko Lahanas emphasized the company's commitment to navigating market challenges and capturing growth opportunities. Meanwhile, CFO Brad Smith provided a detailed analysis of the financial results, highlighting the factors contributing to the earnings surprise and addressing the revenue decline. The full transcript can be accessed through the link below.