Central Securities (CET) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Central Securities Corporation (NYSE: CET) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that has operated since its incorporation in 1927. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the company offers investors access to a blend of equity and fixed-income strategies within a single vehicle. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Central Securities seeks to deliver total return through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation.

The company’s investment strategy emphasizes a core allocation to U.S. large-cap common stocks alongside a mix of investment-grade debt securities. By maintaining a balanced portfolio of equities and fixed-income instruments, Central Securities aims to generate steady distributions to shareholders while preserving long-term growth potential. The firm employs leverage through bank borrowings to enhance potential returns, subject to risk management controls designed to mitigate volatility in various market environments.

Central Securities is advised by a team of investment professionals whose responsibilities include security selection, portfolio construction and ongoing risk oversight. The firm’s governance structure includes an independent board of directors that meets regularly to review performance, set dividend policy and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements. As a closed-end fund, CET shares may trade at a premium or discount to net asset value, offering investors an additional dimension of market-driven pricing.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $51.31 to $51.79
• 50-Day Range: $47.84 to $51.70
• 52-Week Range: $40.24 to $51.79
• Volume: 48,932 shs
• Average Volume: 25,096 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.49 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 4.48%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

CET Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CET shares performed this year?

Central Securities' stock was trading at $45.69 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CET stock has increased by 12.4% and is now trading at $51.35.

Who are Central Securities' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Central Securities include Raymond James Financial Inc. (1.06%), Shaker Financial Services LLC (0.73%), Third Avenue Management LLC (0.35%) and Matisse Capital (0.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew J O'neill and John C Hill.
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How do I buy shares of Central Securities?

Shares of CET stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Central Securities own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Central Securities investors own include Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO), EQT (EQT), abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund (FAX), MSP Recovery (LIFW), Cheniere Energy (LNG), Meta Platforms (META) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/17/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Today: 9/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CET
• CIK: 18748
• Web: www.centralsecurities.com
• Phone: 212-698-2020
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 6
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $222.17 million
• Price / Sales: 6.69
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 28,936,000
• Free Float: 26,187,000
• Market Cap: $1.49 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.86