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NASDAQ:CENT

Central Garden & Pet - CENT Stock Forecast, Price & News

$39.97
-0.70 (-1.72%)
(As of 12/6/2022 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$39.87
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$40.57
50-Day Range
$36.03
▼
$44.57
52-Week Range
$35.61
▼
$53.40
Volume
20,652 shs
Average Volume
45,997 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.16 billion
P/E Ratio
14.38
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$55.00

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
37.6% Upside
$55.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.02% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-3.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.10mentions of Central Garden & Pet in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$131,682 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.90%
From $2.66 to $2.95 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

2.09 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

168th out of 267 stocks

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry

3rd out of 4 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 horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. 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; 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, Pennington, 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.

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CENT Stock News Headlines

November 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden & Pet Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
November 22, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Central Garden & Pet Shares Drop After Wider-Than-Expected 4Q Loss
November 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Posts Q4 Loss, Sales Decline Y/Y
November 22, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Pet Tick Killing Products Market 2022 : Growth Analysis, Key Stakeholders, Regional Outlook, End-User Applicants by 2028
November 22, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q4 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
November 21, 2022 | forbes.com
How To Get Rid Of Skunks In The Garden
November 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden (CENT) Reports Q4 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
November 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden (CENTA) Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
November 19, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Lawn & Garden Consumables Market Size, Global Insights and Trends, Forecasts to 2028
November 18, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Aquarium Market - 2023 Market Research With Size, Growth, Manufacturers, Segments and Forecast till 2028
November 18, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Global Animal Shampoo Market Size and Trends Analysis 2022 by Drivers, Key Players, Product Types, Market Dynamics and Forecast to 2028
November 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
November 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
New Nylabone Toys Designed to Inspire Creativity in Dogs
November 9, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Pet Care Products Market Growth, Trends, Covid 19 Impact and Forecasts 2022 to 2028 with Fastest Growing Countries Data | 122 Report Pages
November 8, 2022 | msn.com
Tropical Storm Nicole: Here’s where shelters are opening in Central Florida
November 8, 2022 | msn.com
Central Florida counties open shelters for Tropical Storm Nicole
November 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Central Garden & Pet, Traeger and RealReal
November 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
4 Consumer Products-Discretionary Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Headwinds
November 6, 2022 | msn.com
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November 5, 2022 | msn.com
Fruglal mother, 39, says radiators aren't necessary
November 4, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Home And Garden Pesticides Market with Profitable Strategic Report Including [117 No. Pages] Analysis of New Trends, Updates, and Forecast to 2028
November 3, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Pet Care Products Market Industry Analysis by Sales & Demand by Regions with Revenue, Size, Share from 2022 to 2028
November 3, 2022 | msn.com
Etc. listings: Nov. 4-10
November 3, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Aquarium Market Size and Share Estimation 2022-2028 | Regional Overview, Growth Opportunity, Business Prospect and New Challenges
October 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 48% Above Its Share Price
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CENT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/21/2022
Today
12/06/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated)
1/31/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
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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
$55.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$60.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+37.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$2.78
Trailing P/E Ratio
14.38
Forward P/E Ratio
15.03
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$152.15 million
Net Margins
4.56%
Pretax Margin
5.96%
Return on Equity
11.68%
Return on Assets
4.65%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.89
Current Ratio
3.34
Quick Ratio
1.32

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.34 billion
Price / Sales
0.65
Cash Flow
$4.19 per share
Price / Cash Flow
9.55
Book Value
$24.55 per share
Price / Book
1.63

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
54,122,000
Free Float
49,359,000
Market Cap
$2.16 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.62

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Timothy P. Cofer (Age 53)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.26M
  • Mr. Nicholas Lahanas (Age 53)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $476.99k
  • Mr. John D. Walker IIIMr. John D. Walker III (Age 64)
    Pres of Garden Consumer Products
    Comp: $832.78k
  • Mr. John Edward Hanson (Age 56)
    Pres of Pet Consumer Products
    Comp: $634.19k
  • Mr. Howard A. Machek (Age 59)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Chris Walter
    Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Friederike Edelmann
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Joyce McCarthy
    Gen. Counsel
  • Mr. Jon M. Balousek (Age 53)
    Pres of Corp. Devel.
  • Mr. Mike McGoohan
    Sr. VP of Marketing & Strategy

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CENT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

1 Wall Street equities 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 equities 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 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Central Garden & Pet's shares. Their CENT share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $60.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $55.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 35.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have CENT shares performed in 2022?

Central Garden & Pet's stock was trading at $52.63 at the start of the year. Since then, CENT shares have decreased by 22.7% and is now trading at $40.67.
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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 Tuesday, January 31st 2023.
View our CENT earnings forecast.

How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) issued its earnings results on Monday, November, 21st. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $707.44 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $724.45 million. Central Garden & Pet had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.68% and a net margin of 4.56%.

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

Central Garden & Pet updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.60-$2.80 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.93. 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (3.07%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.65%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.78%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.36%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.11%) and State Street Corp (0.71%). 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 Thomas J Colligan.
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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 $40.67.

How much money does Central Garden & Pet make?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) has a market capitalization of $2.20 billion and generates $3.34 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $152.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.78 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 12/6/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff