Central Garden & Pet's Q4 2022 results showed a decrease in net sales by 4% to $707 million, but operating income increased by 34% to $13 million. The company experienced a net loss of $2.0 million, with a diluted loss per share of $0.04. Adjusted EBITDA was $42 million, a 13% increase from the prior year quarter.
Net sales decreased by 4% to $707 million compared to Q4 2021.
Operating income increased by 34% to $13 million compared to Q4 2021.
The Pet segment’s operating income was $40 million, an increase of 28% compared to the prior year quarter.
The Garden segment’s operating income was $1.8 million compared to $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
The Company currently projects fiscal 2023 GAAP EPS in the range of $2.60 to $2.80. This outlook reflects the macroeconomic uncertainty, further cost inflation, evolving consumer behavior and unfavorable retailer inventory dynamics.
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