Central Garden & Pet Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes 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 supplies products for dogs and cats, including edible bones, edible and non-edible chews, dog and cat food and treats, toys, pet carriers, grooming supplies, and other accessories; and products for birds, small animals, and specialty pets, such as food, cages and habitats, toys, chews, and related accessories.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Miscellaneous nondurable goods
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone925-948-4000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.22 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees5,400
Next Earnings Date11/26/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Garden & Pet's stock symbol?
Central Garden & Pet trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CENT."
How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter?
Central Garden & Pet Co (NASDAQ:CENT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 1st. The company reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $706.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $685.99 million. Central Garden & Pet had a net margin of 4.30% and a return on equity of 9.66%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.79 earnings per share. View Central Garden & Pet's Earnings History.
When is Central Garden & Pet's next earnings date?
What guidance has Central Garden & Pet issued on next quarter's earnings?
Central Garden & Pet issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.72 or higher for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.81.
What price target have analysts set for CENT?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Central Garden & Pet's shares. Their forecasts range from $30.00 to $44.00. On average, they expect Central Garden & Pet's share price to reach $36.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 59.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Central Garden & Pet.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Central Garden & Pet?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Garden & Pet in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Central Garden & Pet.
Has Central Garden & Pet been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about CENT stock have trended negative on Monday, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Central Garden & Pet earned a media sentiment score of -2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future. View News Stories for Central Garden & Pet.
Who are some of Central Garden & Pet's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Central Garden & Pet include Zynga (ZNGA), PVH (PVH), TUI AG/ADR (TUIFY), ITV PLC/ADR (ITVPY), Michael Kors (KORS), Polaris Industries (PII), Leggett & Platt (LEG), Choice Hotels International (CHH), Skechers USA (SKX), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH), Hanesbrands (HBI), DUFRY AG/ADR (DUFRY), Six Flags Entertainment (SIX), Churchill Downs (CHDN) and Mediaset Espana (GETVY).
What other stocks do shareholders of Central Garden & Pet own?
Who are Central Garden & Pet's key executives?
Central Garden & Pet's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. George C. Roeth, Pres, CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Nicholas Lahanas, Chief Financial Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. William Lawrence Lynch, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 58)
- Mr. George A. Yuhas, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 67)
- Ms. Kay M. Schwichtenberg, Exec. VP of Animal & Public Health (Age 67)
Who are Central Garden & Pet's major shareholders?
Central Garden & Pet's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (2.89%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.32%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.28%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.87%), Atlanta Capital Management Co. L L C (1.38%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.85%). Company insiders that own Central Garden & Pet stock include Brooks Pennington III, George A Yuhas, George C Roeth, Howard Machek, John Ranelli, Mary Beth Springer, Michael A Reed, Michael Edwards, Nicholas Lahanas and Thomas J Colligan. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Central Garden & Pet.
Which institutional investors are selling Central Garden & Pet stock?
CENT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Citadel Advisors LLC, Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, First Quadrant L P CA, Eqis Capital Management Inc., GW&K Investment Management LLC and Acadian Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Central Garden & Pet company stock in the last year include Brooks Pennington III, George A Yuhas, George C Roeth and Mary Beth Springer. View Insider Buying and Selling for Central Garden & Pet.
Which institutional investors are buying Central Garden & Pet stock?
CENT stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of America Corp DE, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Earnest Partners LLC, Atlanta Capital Management Co. L L C, Marshall Wace North America L.P., BlackRock Inc., Northern Trust Corp and Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL. Company insiders that have bought Central Garden & Pet stock in the last two years include Michael Edwards and Thomas J Colligan. View Insider Buying and Selling for Central Garden & Pet.
How do I buy shares of Central Garden & Pet?
Shares of CENT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price today?
One share of CENT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $23.12.
How big of a company is Central Garden & Pet?
Central Garden & Pet has a market capitalization of $1.34 billion and generates $2.22 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $123.59 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.91 on an earnings per share basis. Central Garden & Pet employs 5,400 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Central Garden & Pet.
What is Central Garden & Pet's official website?
How can I contact Central Garden & Pet?
Central Garden & Pet's mailing address is 1340 TREAT BOULEVARD SUITE 600, WALNUT CREEK CA, 94597. The company can be reached via phone at 925-948-4000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ CENT)
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