Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
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- symbol CENT
- Rev/Share 50.7027
- Book/Share 25.6549
- PB 1.314
- Debt/Equity 0.9097
- CurrentRatio 3.6679
- ROIC 0.0614
- MktCap 2126885189.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.0596
- PFCF 6.8115
- PE 12.7754
- Debt/Assets 0.4041
- DivYield 0
- ROE 0.1045
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | CENT | Truist | Buy | Hold | -- | $35 | April 30, 2025 |
News
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025 Transcript
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025 Transcript
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Nylabone Cares™ Gives Back With $1.3 Million of Donations in 2025
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, has donated chew toys and treats valued at more than $1.3 million, along with monetary contributions, to animal welfare organizations in 2025. The donations were made through Nylabone Cares™, the brand's program dedicated to supporting shelter dogs, service animals, and other canines preparing for a new life and family. Throughout 2025, Nylabone donated over 100,000 durable chew toys to ani.
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Central Garden & Pet Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Q4 Loss, Sales Rise
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CENT posts a narrower Q4 loss as sales rise, gross margin expands and Garden strength offsets pressure in pet durables.
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Central Garden & Pet to Participate in the 2025 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference and the 2025 BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that senior management will participate in the following investor conferences on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 2025 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference Location: InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel, New York, NY Participant: Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer Session: Fireside Chat Time: Tuesday, December.
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Nylabone Introduces New Collection of Dog Chew Toys Made with REAL Chicken, Bison, Venison, Bacon, and Beef
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), has released a collection of chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef. Launched as part of Nylabone's 70th birthday celebration, the toys indulge dogs' instincts with the real taste while delivering everyday enrichment. The line infuses the real tastes dogs simply can't resist into Nylabone's best-selling shapes - Original Bone.
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Central Garden (CENT) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Central Garden (CENT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results for the period ending September 27, 2025, after the close of trading on Monday, November 24, 2025. On the same day, Central will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, to review these result.
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Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Central Garden & Pet Strengthens National Logistics Network with New Salt Lake City Facility
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, Utah earlier this week. This strategic investment expands Central's supply chain network and supports continued long-term growth. The Salt Lake City facility consolidates two legacy sites — one in Ontario, California and one in Salt Lake City, Utah — int.
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Why Central Garden (CENT) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Central Garden (CENT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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CHWY vs. CENT: Which Pet-Care Stock Has Stronger Growth Momentum?
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Chewy's accelerating sales and expanding pet-care platform outpace Central Garden & Pet's margin-focused but slower growth strategy.
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Central Garden And Pet Traded Growth For Major Margin Gains
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Central Garden and Pet (CENT) is rated a strong buy despite recent stock declines and negative revenue growth, due to margin improvements and acquisition potential. CENT's Cost and Simplicity program drives higher margins by exiting low-profit markets and focusing on consumables, even as short-term sales decline. Management may expect continued negative organic growth but plans to pursue acquisitions in 2026, possibly targeting premium consumables for higher-margin, repeat business.
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Nylabone Sponsors Reunification of Local Retired Military Working Dog with Former Handler
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #MilitaryDog--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), proudly partnered with American Humane Society to sponsor the reunification of retired military working dog Erika with her former handler, Staff Sergeant Tara of the U.S. Air Force. Erika, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois, served alongside SSgt. Tara for nearly two years in Nylabone's home state of New Jersey at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, as well as d.
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4 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Watch This Holiday Season
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Interparfums, Central Garden & Pet Company, RealReal and Honest Company focus on a superior product strategy and prudent capital investments.
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Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock?
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Central Garden (CENT)
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Central Garden (CENT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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Central Garden & Pet Company: No Sales Growth In Sight
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Central Garden & Pet Company has turned towards a multi-year revenue decline. The recent Q3 report still showed significant weakness without a sales turnaround in sight. The Cost and Simplicity program is improving efficiency, boosting CENTA's margins to a new high despite slow sales. Yet, sales growth remains critical over the long term. I estimate CENTA stock to have a fair value of $38.1.
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Central Garden & Pet Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Fall Y/Y
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CENT delivers higher Q3 earnings and margin gains, even as sales slip 4% year over year due to softer demand.
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Central Garden (CENT)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
After reaching an important support level, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. CENT recently experienced a "golden cross" event, which saw its 50-day simple moving average breaking out above its 200-day simple moving average.
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Central Garden (CENT) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Central Garden (CENT) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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CHWY vs. CENT: Which Pet Care Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Chewy grows digital sales and customer base, but Central Garden & Pet's margin gains and capital strength drive stronger investor appeal.
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Central Garden & Pet Raises Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Outlook; Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Now Expected to Be Approximately $2.60
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has raised its outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) to approximately $2.60. “Fiscal 2025 is tracking ahead of our expectations, reflecting disciplined execution across Team Central,” said Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central Garden & Pet. “Margin expansion is being driven by our Cost and S.
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Central Garden & Pet to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Virtual Oppenheimer 25th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Garden--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced its participation in the virtual Oppenheimer 25th Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference, taking place on Monday, June 9, 2025. Brad Smith, CFO, will take part in a fireside chat at 3:45 PM ET (12:45 PM PT), where he will discuss Central's most recent financial results and strategic growth initiatives. In addit.
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Central Garden & Pet Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CENT's Q2 results reflect solid performance amid headwinds, with improved margins and EPS fueled by productivity gains despite a softer top-line performance.
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Central Garden (CENT) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Central Garden (CENT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.99 per share a year ago.
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About Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
- IPO Date 1992-07-15
- Website https://www.central.com
- Industry Packaged Foods
- CEO Nicholas Lahanas
- Employees 6000