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NASDAQ:CENT

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

$43.33
-0.07 (-0.16%)
(As of 09:56 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$43.33
▼
$43.87
50-Day Range
$40.08
▼
$47.19
52-Week Range
$35.60
▼
$48.47
Volume
1,872 shs
Average Volume
48,745 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.33 billion
P/E Ratio
19.17
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$50.00
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.2% Upside
$50.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.13% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-3.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
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.

2.05 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

218th out of 274 stocks

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry

2nd 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

September 29, 2023 | nbcnews.com
The 7 best plants that keep your home pet-safe, according to experts
September 22, 2023 | msn.com
Pekin-based animal shelter says there’s a ‘proper way to surrender’ your pet
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September 22, 2023 | msn.com
Truist Securities Reiterates Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Buy Recommendation
September 21, 2023 | bizjournals.com
Daily Digest: Splunk bought for big price tag; Central Garden & Pet CEO leaves for Dr Pepper
September 20, 2023 | msn.com
Keurig Dr Pepper names former Mondelez executive Tim Cofer as CEO
September 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Central Garden & Pet announces departure of chief executive officer Tim Cofer
September 20, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Central Garden & Pet Names Beth Springer Interim CEO
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September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden & Pet Announces Appointment of Lead Independent Director, Beth Springer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer
September 19, 2023 | news.yahoo.com
Zen garden, coworking, pet spa: What the latest Cary apartments with perks will cost you
September 18, 2023 | msn.com
New England Botanic Garden offers fall planting tips for a spectacular home garden.
September 18, 2023 | msn.com
20 fun and free things to do in and around Milwaukee this fall
September 17, 2023 | omaha.com
Reminisce on a doggone good cause
September 16, 2023 | yahoo.com
Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
September 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Unveiling Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT)'s Value: Is It Really Priced Right? A ...
September 13, 2023 | bizjournals.com
Popular beer garden trades hands in more than $2 million deal
September 3, 2023 | msn.com
Queen Elizabeth II commemorated with parade of beloved corgis a year since her death
September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?
September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden (CENT) Down 4.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
September 1, 2023 | msn.com
Flags, songs mark opening of newest Cleveland Cultural Garden - Pakistani Cultural Garden
August 31, 2023 | latimes.com
‘Despair solves nothing’: How pilots in tiny planes are saving dogs from death
August 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Truist Financial Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Central Garden Pet (CENT)
August 28, 2023 | msn.com
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August 25, 2023 | msn.com
‘Large cats’ spotted in central Pa. aren’t wild after all: Game Commission
August 25, 2023 | msn.com
National Dog Day in Orlando: Celebrate with pet-friendly outings
August 24, 2023 | news.yahoo.com
Columbus Humane opens low-cost veterinary care center, pet food pantry on South Side
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CENT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/02/2023
Today
10/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/20/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Miscellaneous nondurable goods
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CENT
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
887733
Web
www.central.com
Phone
(925) 948-4000
Fax
302-636-5454
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
+15.2%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$2.26
Trailing P/E Ratio
19.20
Forward P/E Ratio
16.76
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$152.15 million
Net Margins
3.70%
Pretax Margin
4.88%
Return on Equity
9.59%
Return on Assets
3.96%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.82
Current Ratio
3.51
Quick Ratio
1.77

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.34 billion
Price / Sales
0.70
Cash Flow
$4.26 per share
Price / Cash Flow
10.18
Book Value
$24.55 per share
Price / Book
1.77

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
53,680,000
Free Float
48,319,000
Market Cap
$2.33 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.69

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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

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CENT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

1 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Central Garden & Pet's shares. Their CENT share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $50.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $50.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.2% 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 the year. Since then, CENT stock has increased by 15.9% and is now trading at $43.40.
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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) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $1.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.45 by $0.30. The company had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.03 billion. Central Garden & Pet had a net margin of 3.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.59%.

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 (EPS) 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."

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 $43.40.

How much money does Central Garden & Pet make?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) has a market capitalization of $2.33 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 10/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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