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NASDAQ:CENT

Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$47.03
+0.18 (+0.38%)
(As of 09/21/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$46.34
$47.45
50-Day Range
$39.32
$47.19
52-Week Range
$35.60
$48.47
Volume
53,965 shs
Average Volume
48,388 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.52 billion
P/E Ratio
20.81
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$50.00

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.3% Upside
$50.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
3.12% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-3.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.41mentions of Central Garden & Pet in the last 14 days
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.15 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.49%
From $2.59 to $2.81 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.48 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

241st out of 257 stocks

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry

3rd out of 3 stocks


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About Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Stock

Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for equine and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. The Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, IMAGE, and Sevin brands, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.

CENT Price History

CENT Stock News Headlines

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There's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.
Central Garden & Pet Names Beth Springer Interim CEO
BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindness
There's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.
Reminisce on a doggone good cause
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume
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CENT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/02/2023
Today
9/21/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/20/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Miscellaneous nondurable goods
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CENT
Employees
7,000
Year Founded
1980

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-4.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$152.15 million
Pretax Margin
4.88%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.34 billion
Cash Flow
$4.32 per share
Book Value
$24.55 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
48,319,000
Market Cap
$2.52 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.71

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Timothy P. Cofer (Age 54)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.43M
  • Mr. Nicholas Lahanas (Age 54)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $489.09k
  • Mr. John D. Walker IIIMr. John D. Walker III (Age 65)
    Pres of Garden Consumer Products
    Comp: $563.62k
  • Mr. John Edward Hanson (Age 58)
    Pres of Pet Consumer Products
    Comp: $613.83k
  • Mr. Howard A. Machek (Age 60)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Chris Walter
    Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Friederike Edelmann
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Joyce McCarthy (Age 54)
    Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Mike McGoohan
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Ken Elsbury
    Chief People Officer & Life Sciences Lead













CENT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Central Garden & Pet stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Garden & Pet in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CENT shares.
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What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Central Garden & Pet's stock. Their CENT share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $50.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $50.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have CENT shares performed in 2023?

Central Garden & Pet's stock was trading at $37.45 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, CENT shares have increased by 25.6% and is now trading at $47.02.
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Are investors shorting Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet saw a increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 287,800 shares, an increase of 9.4% from the August 15th total of 263,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 40,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.1 days. Approximately 3.1% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Central Garden & Pet's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 20th 2023.
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How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $1.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.45 by $0.30. The firm had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.03 billion. Central Garden & Pet had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.59% and a net margin of 3.70%.

What ETFs hold Central Garden & Pet's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) stock in their portfolio include ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ).Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC).

What guidance has Central Garden & Pet issued on next quarter's earnings?

Central Garden & Pet updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, September, 21st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.55- for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.58. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What other stocks do shareholders of Central Garden & Pet own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Central Garden & Pet investors own include Skechers U.S.A. (SKX), General Electric (GE), Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), Zoetis (ZTS), Bunge (BG), Brinker International (EAT), Kroger (KR), Pfizer (PFE), Domtar (UFS) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is Central Garden & Pet's stock symbol?

Central Garden & Pet trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CENT."

Who are Central Garden & Pet's major shareholders?

Central Garden & Pet's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (2.99%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.78%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.78%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.43%), State Street Corp (0.70%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.43%). Insiders that own company stock include Brooks Pennington III, Daniel P Myers, George A Yuhas, Howard Machek, John D Walker III, John D Walker III, John Edward Hanson, John Ranelli, Nicholas Lahanas and William E Brown.
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How do I buy shares of Central Garden & Pet?

Shares of CENT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price today?

One share of CENT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.02.

How much money does Central Garden & Pet make?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) has a market capitalization of $2.52 billion and generates $3.34 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $152.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.26 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Central Garden & Pet have?

The company employs 7,000 workers across the globe.

Does Central Garden & Pet have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Central Garden & Pet: Green Garden.
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How can I contact Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet's mailing address is 1340 TREAT BOULEVARD SUITE 600, WALNUT CREEK CA, 94597. The official website for the company is www.central.com. The company can be reached via phone at (925) 948-4000, via email at fedelmann@central.com, or via fax at 302-636-5454.

This page (NASDAQ:CENT) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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