NASDAQ:CENT

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

$36.64

-1.04 (-2.76%)

(As of 10/5/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $36.61
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$37.59
50-Day Range: $36.03
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$45.50
52-Week Range: $35.62
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$57.32

Volume: 39,663 shs
Average Volume: 47,080 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.99 billion

P/E Ratio: 13.28
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $55.00

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 50.1% Upside
$55.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
3.35% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -3.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.62
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$478,575 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.88%
From $2.87 to $3.01 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

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

1.89 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

236th out of 276 stocks

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry

4th out of 4 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Central Garden & Pet has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $55.00, Central Garden & Pet has a forecasted upside of 50.1% from its current price of $36.64.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Central Garden & Pet has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.35% of the float of Central Garden & Pet has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Central Garden & Pet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Central Garden & Pet has recently increased by 8.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Central Garden & Pet does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Central Garden & Pet does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

1.8

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Central 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Central Garden & Pet is -3.45.

2.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Central Garden & Pet has a news sentiment score of 0.62. 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 Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Central Garden & Pet this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 $478,575.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 8.80% of the stock of Central Garden & Pet is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 18.08% of the stock of Central Garden & Pet is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Central Garden & Pet are expected to grow by 4.88% in the coming year, from $2.87 to $3.01 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Central Garden & Pet is 13.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.92.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Central Garden & Pet is 13.28, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 10.48.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Central Garden & Pet has a P/B Ratio of 1.67. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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

October 5, 2022 | benzinga.com

Increasing Adoption of Birds is Positively Impacting the Bird Feeding and Watering Suppliers Market Globally, Valuations to Reach US$ 7390 Mn by 2032

October 3, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Aquarium Market Size, Share and Forecast till 2028 with Top Countries Data

September 29, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Home And Garden Pesticides Market Size to Grow at 6.57% CAGR During the Forecast Period of 2022-2027 | 123 Report Pages

September 28, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Pet Grooming Market is Exhibit a CAGR of 7% By Product Type, Application, Key Players and Forecast to 2027 | Report [126 Pages]

September 27, 2022 | msn.com

Garden City zoo gets new residents, hopes for babies

September 26, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Investor Presentations - Slideshow

September 26, 2022 | msn.com

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September 21, 2022 | msn.com

Huntsville Botanical Garden welcomes fall with “Festifall” events

September 20, 2022 | msn.com

Humane Society of North Central Florida announces Pet of the Game contest

September 20, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Central Garden & Pet: Appealing Despite Stagnating Results And Cash Flow Conversion Concerns

September 19, 2022 | msn.com

Opening date set for Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s downtown cat shelter

September 17, 2022 | msn.com

Garden Glow to return for 3rd year in Topeka

September 16, 2022 | msn.com

Traveling with Teens? Discover these 19 Things To Do in Central Florida - No Theme Parks

September 9, 2022 | msn.com

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September 8, 2022 | msn.com

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September 7, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Central Garden & Pet Co. Shares Fall 0.8% Below Previous 52-Week Low - Market Mover

August 28, 2022 | apnews.com

Premier D.C. area Dog Daycare Announces Expansion

August 25, 2022 | msn.com

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August 25, 2022 | benzinga.com

Global Tick Repellent Market Is Expected to Reach $23.41 Billion by 2031: Allied Market Research

August 24, 2022 | msn.com

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August 24, 2022 | msn.com

Space-saving hacks: how an interior designer created a two-bed home in a tiny dilapidated cottage in Peckham

August 23, 2022 | msn.com

How to care for houseplants in winter to keep them healthy and happy

August 22, 2022 | msn.com

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August 22, 2022 | msn.com

All Glory To The Hypnotoad: An Oral History of Futurama’s Mind-Altering Amphibian

August 19, 2022 | msn.com

Central Florida animal shelter won’t accept new cats due to infectious virus

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CENT Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/03/2022
Today: 10/05/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/28/2022
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: +50.1%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.76
Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.28
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.77
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $151.75 million
Net Margins: 4.48%
Pretax Margin: 5.81%
Return on Equity: 11.86%
Return on Assets: 4.68%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.88
Current Ratio: 3.16
Quick Ratio: 1.45

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $3.30 billion
Price / Sales: 0.60
Cash Flow: $4.33 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.46
Book Value: $21.96 per share
Price / Book: 1.67

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 54,376,000
Free Float: 49,591,000
Market Cap: $1.99 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.59

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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 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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Insiders & Institutions

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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 twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 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 2022?: 2 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets 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 stock price to reach $55.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 49.9% 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 beginning of 2022. Since then, CENT shares have decreased by 30.3% and is now trading at $36.69.
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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 28th 2022.
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How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter?: Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 3rd. The company reported $1.39 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $993.37 million. Central Garden & Pet had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.86% and a net margin of 4.48%.
What guidance has Central Garden & Pet issued on next quarter's earnings?: Central Garden & Pet issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 10th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.75- for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.82. 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 $36.69.
How much money does Central Garden & Pet make?: Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) has a market capitalization of $2.00 billion and generates $3.30 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $151.75 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.76 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 10/5/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

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