Central Garden (CENT) Down 10.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
Central Garden (CENT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research9/4/2026Negative
CENT
Central Garden & Pet CompanyNASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$2.61B
P/E Ratio
15.45
EPS
$2.70
Beta
0.54
52W High
$46.97
52W Low
$28.77
50-Day MA
$43.67
200-Day MA
$38.25
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
5.39%
Forward P/E
12.87
PEG Ratio
2.01
About Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supply markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.08B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.00B |
| EBITDA | $338.49M |
| Operating Margin | 14.30% |
| Return on Equity | 9.97% |
| Return on Assets | 4.31% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $50.16 |
| Book Value | $27.91 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.49 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.85 |
| EV/Revenue | 0.886 |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -4.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -8.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $9.65M |
| Float | $57.46M |
| % Insiders | 15.91% |
| % Institutions | 98.08% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
14.57%
HV 20-Day
17.74%
HV 30-Day
27.51%
HV 60-Day
26.34%
HV Rank
63.1%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($53.00 target)
1
Strong Buy3
Buy1
Strong SellLatest News
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Zacks Investment Research8/31/2026Positive
Are Investors Undervaluing Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Right Now?
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Zacks Investment Research8/21/2026Positive
Central Garden & Pet Company: The 10% FCF Yield PE Arbitrage Nobody's Pricing In
Central Garden & Pet offers 45% upside to a $65 base-case target, driven by discounted valuation and strategic expansion. The TRIXIE acquisition establishes CENT as a global leader, unlocking European growth and M&A opportunities at attractive multiples. Portfolio optimization and a shift to branded products have expanded margins to ~13%, with 10.3% FCF yield and robust buybacks.
Seeking Alpha8/14/2026Positive
Is Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
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Zacks Investment Research8/14/2026Positive
Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Zacks Investment Research8/13/2026Positive
Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Zacks Investment Research8/12/2026Positive
Central Garden & Pet Eyes Record Profits, European Expansion With TRIXIE Deal
Central Garden & Pet NASDAQ: CENT executives said the company is entering a period of record profitability, expanding margins and increased acquisition activity as it simplifies its operating structure and pursues growth in pet and garden products.
MarketBeat8/12/2026Positive
Central Garden & Pet Beats on Q3 Earnings, Raises FY26 EPS Outlook
Central Garden & Pet posts Q3 earnings beat, expands margins and raises FY2026 EPS outlook on strong execution and portfolio optimization.
Zacks Investment Research8/6/2026Positive
Nylabone Wins “Chew Toy Product of the Year” In 2026 Pet Innovation Awards
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Pet Innovation Awards today announced that Nylabone , an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), and its collection of chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef have been awarded “Chew Toy Product of the Year.” The Pet Innovation Awards is an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry.
GlobeNewsWire8/6/2026Neutral
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