NASDAQ:CENT Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock Forecast, Price & News $36.87 +0.57 (+1.57%) (As of 06/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.18▼$37.1550-Day Range$35.91▼$41.5552-Week Range$35.60▼$45.89Volume55,292 shsAverage Volume38,083 shsMarket Capitalization$1.99 billionP/E Ratio17.64Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$47.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.8% Upside$47.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.99% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.45Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.55Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$48,615 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.51%From $2.35 to $2.55 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.24 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector339th out of 546 stocksMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry5th out of 6 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCentral Garden & Pet has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $47.50, Central Garden & Pet has a forecasted upside of 28.8% from its current price of $36.87.Amount of Analyst CoverageCentral Garden & Pet has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.99% of the float of Central Garden & Pet has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCentral Garden & Pet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Central Garden & Pet has recently decreased by 0.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCentral Garden & Pet does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthCentral Garden & Pet does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCentral Garden & Pet has received a -10.14% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Central Garden & Pet in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Pet food", "Fertilizers", "Dog grooming services", "Pet ear cleaning solution", "Pet toys", and "Pet shampoo" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Central Garden & Pet is -3.45. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCentral Garden & Pet has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Central Garden & Pet this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Central Garden & Pet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Central Garden & Pet insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $48,615.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.98% of the stock of Central Garden & Pet is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 17.51% of the stock of Central Garden & Pet is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Central Garden & Pet are expected to grow by 8.51% in the coming year, from $2.35 to $2.55 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Central Garden & Pet is 17.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Central Garden & Pet is 17.64, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 12.85.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCentral Garden & Pet has a P/B Ratio of 1.45. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) StockCentral Garden & Pet Co. engages in the production and distribution of branded and private label products for the lawn, and garden and pet supplies markets. It operates through the following segments: Pets and Garden. The Pet segment includes dog and cat supplies such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, pet containment, supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles and pet birds including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish and small animals as well as outdoor cushions. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers and live plants. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.Read More Receive CENT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Central Garden & Pet and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CENT Stock News HeadlinesJune 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comImplied Volatility Surging for Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock OptionsMay 30, 2023 | news.yahoo.comAdrian Women's Garden Club names first Garden of the Month for 2023 seasonJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Graphite versus Lithium - What Investors Should KnowOver 18 million EVs will be cruising U.S roads by 2030. 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Experts warn of a massive graphite shortfall, especially since North America currently has no operating graphite mines.May 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGlobal Pet Toys Market Report 2023: Sector is Expected to Reach $11.32 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 5.82%May 29, 2023 | msn.comThe Best Pet Deals to Shop During Memorial DayMay 26, 2023 | yahoo.com7 best pet-safe indoor house plantsMay 26, 2023 | msn.comSan Diego Botanic Garden to host plethora of summer activitiesMay 20, 2023 | msn.comAmazon Keeps Selling Out Of These Dank Things You've Probably Never Heard OfJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Graphite Shortage Could Derail the $7 Trillion EV TransitionGraphite (not lithium) is expected to see the largest increase in demand of all battery metals over the next decade. But projections warn of an 8 million ton shortfall of graphite by 2040. That's why 97 more graphite mines are needed just to keep up with battery production for the $7 trillion transition to electric vehicles.May 18, 2023 | msn.comCentral Coast animal shelters over capacity as pet owners struggle with costsMay 16, 2023 | marketwatch.comGlobal Pet Fur Care Products Market Size 2023-2031 Market Dynamics by Absolute Reports | with [85 Pages]May 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comPet Grooming Products Market 2023 to Hit Statistical Significance Value by 2030May 11, 2023 | marketwatch.comPet Grooming Market 2023 to Study Latest Innovations and Future Expansion by 2030May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNylabone® Donates $25,000 to Best Friends Animal Society® in Honor of National Pet MonthMay 9, 2023 | msn.comLooking Into Central Garden & Pet's Return On Capital EmployedMay 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKeyCorp Research Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT)May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet (CENT) Q2 Earnings Meet, Sales Fall Y/YMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Central Garden & Pet Co Earnings CallMay 4, 2023 | marketwatch.com8-K: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMay 3, 2023 | msn.comCentral Garden (CENT) Matches Q2 Earnings EstimatesMay 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden (CENTA) Q2 Earnings Match EstimatesMay 3, 2023 | marketwatch.com2023 Home-Based Pet Grooming Products Market Size Research Report by Absolute Reports | with [121 Pages] and Forecast till 2031May 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comODP Business Solutions Recognizes Customers for Green Purchasing EffortsMay 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCentral Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Short Interest UpdateMay 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comCentral Garden Pet earnings preview: what Wall Street is expectingApril 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat's in Store for Central Garden & Pet (CENT) in Q2 Earnings?April 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Preview: Central Garden (CENTA) Q2 Earnings Expected to DeclineSee More Headlines CENT Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CENT Company Calendar Last Earnings11/22/2021Today6/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/02/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Miscellaneous nondurable goods Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNASDAQ:CENT CUSIPN/A CIK887733 Webwww.central.com Phone(925) 948-4000Fax302-636-5454Employees7,000Year Founded1980Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$47.50 High Stock Price Forecast$50.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$45.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+28.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.09 Trailing P/E Ratio17.64 Forward P/E Ratio15.69 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$152.15 million Net Margins3.47% Pretax Margin4.53% Return on Equity8.41% Return on Assets3.43% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.88 Current Ratio3.47 Quick Ratio1.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.34 billion Price / Sales0.60 Cash Flow$4.35 per share Price / Cash Flow8.47 Book Value$25.37 per share Price / Book1.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares54,100,000Free Float48,696,000Market Cap$1.99 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.70 Social Links Key ExecutivesTimothy P. CoferChief Executive Officer & DirectorNicholas LahanasChief Financial OfficerChris WalterChief Information Officer & Senior Vice PresidentHoward MachekChief Accounting Officer & Senior Vice PresidentJohn D. WalkerPresident-Garden Consumer ProductsKey CompetitorsCentral Garden & PetNASDAQ:CENTASonosNASDAQ:SONOBowleroNYSE:BOWLCinemarkNYSE:CNKCorsair GamingNASDAQ:CRSRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJohn D Walker IIISold 1,399 sharesTotal: $48,615.25 ($34.75/share)Ameriprise Financial Inc.Bought 4,330 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.106%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 3,887 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.076%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 2,796 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.010%Thrivent Financial for LutheransSold 404 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.018%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CENT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Central Garden & Pet stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Garden & Pet in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CENT shares. View CENT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Central Garden & Pet's shares. Their CENT share price forecasts range from $45.00 to $50.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $47.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CENT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. 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 stock has decreased by 1.5% and is now trading at $36.87. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Central Garden & Pet's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023. View our CENT earnings forecast. How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter? Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 22nd. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.24) by $0.18. The company earned $739.13 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $729.16 million. Central Garden & Pet had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.41% and a net margin of 3.47%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. What ETFs hold Central Garden & Pet's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC), Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC).Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA), What guidance has Central Garden & Pet issued on next quarter's earnings? Central Garden & Pet updated its second quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, April, 19th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.90-$0.90 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.17. 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (3.03%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.79%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.45%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.91%), State Street Corp (0.71%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.45%). 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. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price today? One share of CENT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.87. How much money does Central Garden & Pet make? Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) has a market capitalization of $1.99 billion and generates $3.34 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $152.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.09 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.Read More 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 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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