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NASDAQ:CENT

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

$36.72
+0.02 (+0.05%)
(As of 05/30/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$36.32
$36.96
50-Day Range
$35.91
$41.55
52-Week Range
$35.60
$46.78
Volume
27,081 shs
Average Volume
37,566 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.99 billion
P/E Ratio
17.57
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$47.50

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
29.4% Upside
$47.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.99% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-3.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.60mentions of Central Garden & Pet in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.51%
From $2.35 to $2.55 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.10 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

175th out of 278 stocks

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry

2nd out of 4 stocks


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About Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Stock

Central 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.

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CENT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/22/2021
Today
5/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/02/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

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
$47.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$45.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+29.4%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$152.15 million
Pretax Margin
4.53%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.34 billion
Cash Flow
$4.34 per share
Book Value
$24.55 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
48,696,000
Market Cap
$1.99 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.70

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Key Executives

  • Timothy P. Cofer
    Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Nicholas Lahanas
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Chris Walter
    Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Howard Machek
    Chief Accounting Officer & Senior Vice President
  • John D. WalkerJohn D. Walker
    President-Garden Consumer Products













CENT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Garden & Pet in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings 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?

2 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Central Garden & Pet's shares. Their CENT share price forecasts range from $45.00 to $50.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $47.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.4% 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 stock has decreased by 1.9% and is now trading at $36.72.
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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 Wednesday, August 2nd 2023.
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How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) issued its earnings results on Monday, November, 22nd. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.24) by $0.18. The firm had revenue of $739.13 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 previous year, the business earned $0.25 EPS.

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 issued an update on 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders 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.
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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 $36.72.

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.
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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 5/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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