Central Garden & Pet Stock Forecast, Price & News

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Garden & Pet a buy right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Garden & Pet in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Central Garden & Pet stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Central Garden & Pet?

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Are investors shorting Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 13th, there was short interest totaling 596,800 shares, an increase of 17.1% from the July 29th total of 509,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 76,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.8 days. Approximately 6.4% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Central Garden & Pet's next earnings date?

Central Garden & Pet is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 22nd 2021.
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How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 4th. The company reported $1.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.99 by $0.38. The firm earned $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $954.27 million. Central Garden & Pet had a net margin of 5.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.62%.
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How has Central Garden & Pet's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Central Garden & Pet's stock was trading at $26.32 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, CENT shares have increased by 77.3% and is now trading at $46.67.
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What guidance has Central Garden & Pet issued on next quarter's earnings?

Central Garden & Pet issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, September, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.620-$ for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $2.600. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for CENT?

3 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Central Garden & Pet's shares. Their forecasts range from $65.00 to $68.00. On average, they expect Central Garden & Pet's stock price to reach $66.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 42.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Central Garden & Pet's key executives?

Central Garden & Pet's management team includes the following people:

• Timothy P. Cofer, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Nicholas Lahanas, Chief Financial Officer
• Chris Walter, Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
• Michael A. Reed, Executive Vice President
• Kay Schwichtenberg, Executive Vice President

Who are some of Central Garden & Pet's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Central Garden & Pet include Central Garden & Pet (CENTA), Educational Development (EDUC), Natural Health Trends (NHTC), Rejuvel Bio-Sciences (NUUU), BEESFREE (BEES) and RBC Life Sciences (RBCL).
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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), The Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), Zoetis (ZTS), Bunge (BG), Brinker International (EAT), The 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 shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (2.94%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.40%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.85%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.33%), Atlanta Capital Management Co. L L C (1.23%) and Allianz Asset Management GmbH (0.92%). Company insiders that own Central Garden & Pet stock include Brooks Pennington III, Daniel P Myers, George A Yuhas, Howard Machek, John D Walker III, John D Walker III, John Ranelli, Thomas J Colligan and Timothy P Cofer.
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Which major investors are selling Central Garden & Pet stock?

CENT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Northern Trust Corp, Atlanta Capital Management Co. L L C, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, BlackRock Inc., and Lord Abbett & CO. LLC. Company insiders that have sold Central Garden & Pet company stock in the last year include Brooks Pennington III, George A Yuhas, John D Walker III, and John Ranelli.
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Which major investors are buying Central Garden & Pet stock?

CENT stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Geode Capital Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Vanguard Group Inc., Orchard Capital Managment LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, State Street Corp, Bfsg LLC, and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have bought Central Garden & Pet stock in the last two years include Daniel P Myers, and Timothy P Cofer.
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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 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 $46.67.

How much money does Central Garden & Pet make?

Central Garden & Pet has a market capitalization of $2.60 billion and generates $2.70 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $120.68 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.26 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Central Garden & Pet have?

Central Garden & Pet employs 6,300 workers across the globe.

Does Central Garden & Pet have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Central Garden & Pet: Green Garden.

When was Central Garden & Pet founded?

Central Garden & Pet was founded in 1980.

What is Central Garden & Pet's official website?

The official website for Central Garden & Pet is www.central.com.

Where are Central Garden & Pet's headquarters?

Central Garden & Pet is headquartered at 1340 TREAT BOULEVARD SUITE 600, WALNUT CREEK CA, 94597.

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].