Can Central Garden's Pet Innovation Fuel Next Growth Phase?
CENT is investing in innovation and core pet brands to drive growth, strengthen retailer relationships and expand higher-margin categories.
Zacks Investment Research7/6/2026Positive
CENT
Central Garden & Pet CompanyNASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$2.65B
P/E Ratio
15.41
EPS
$2.75
Beta
0.52
52W High
$45.78
52W Low
$28.77
50-Day MA
$40.21
200-Day MA
$35.71
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
5.42%
Forward P/E
13.26
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) | $3.16B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.02B |
| EBITDA | $361.51M |
| Operating Margin | 12.60% |
| Return on Equity | 10.70% |
| Return on Assets | 4.71% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $51.33 |
| Book Value | $26.43 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.66 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.84 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.022 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 30.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | $9.65M |
| Float | $57.40M |
| % Insiders | 15.97% |
| % Institutions | 94.74% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
28.69%
HV 20-Day
27.44%
HV 30-Day
27.95%
HV 60-Day
27.74%
HV Rank
62.7%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($47.50 target)
1
Strong Buy3
Buy1
Strong SellLatest News
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Zacks Investment Research7/3/2026Positive
Chewy vs. Central Garden & Pet: Which Pet-Care Stock Has an Edge?
CHWY is building on Autoship momentum, customer gains and vet-care expansion, while CENT drives growth through efficiency, margins and brand strength.
Zacks Investment Research6/24/2026Positive
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
Central Garden (CENT) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Zacks Investment Research6/12/2026Positive
Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Zacks Investment Research6/11/2026Positive
Why Is Central Garden (CENT) Up 2.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
Central Garden (CENT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research6/5/2026Positive
Central Garden & Pet Proudly Supports Lindsay Wildlife Experience Through Volunteerism, In-Kind Donations, and Financial Support
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralImpact--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, is deepening its commitment to local wildlife care and conservation through its support of Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. By combining employee volunteer efforts with in-kind donations and a $50,000 contribution toward Lindsay's new aviary expansion project, Central is helping strengthen the organization's capac.
Business Wire6/3/2026Neutral
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Zacks Investment Research6/2/2026Positive
Central Garden (CENT) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
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Zacks Investment Research5/25/2026Positive
Farnam Celebrates 80 Years of Horse Care With New Innovations and the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BarnLife--Farnam, a trusted leader in horse care for 80 years and part of the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, is celebrating its anniversary by continuing its commitment to horse owners through trusted horse care solutions, continued innovation, and the launch of the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes. Since 1946, Farnam has helped support horses from head to hoof with trusted products across fly control, supplements, grooming, leather care, dewormers and rodenticides. Passed down.
Business Wire5/20/2026Neutral
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