Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 27, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information summarizes the combined results of operations for Central and Green Garden Products as if the companies were combined as of the beginning of fiscal year 2020.

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	March 27, 2021		March 28, 2020		March 27, 2021		March 28, 2020
	(in thousands except per share amounts, unaudited)
Net sales	$	967,430	$	758,589	$	1,581,775	$	1,252,587
Net income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$	97,049	$	54,545	$	103,228	$	43,691
Diluted net income per share attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company	$	1.76	$	0.99	$	1.88	$	0.79