Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 26, 2016 |
Mar. 28, 2015 |
Mar. 26, 2016 |
Mar. 28, 2015 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income | $ 33,435 | $ 23,980 | $ 24,812 | $ 18,287 |
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||
| Unrealized loss on securities | 0 | (20) | 0 | (10) |
| Reclassification of realized loss on securities included in net income | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Foreign currency translation | (459) | (626) | (692) | (1,178) |
| Total comprehensive income | 32,976 | 23,354 | 24,120 | 17,119 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 738 | 743 | 717 | 747 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company | $ 32,238 | $ 22,611 | $ 23,403 | $ 16,372 |
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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