NASDAQ:CENTA Central Garden & Pet - CENTA Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Central Garden & Pet Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $38.05 +0.30 (+0.79%) (As of 03/21/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$37.81▼$39.0650-Day Range$36.95▼$41.4452-Week Range$33.69▼$44.53Volume155,628 shsAverage Volume176,384 shsMarket Capitalization$2.06 billionP/E Ratio15.47Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$49.25 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.4% Upside$49.25 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.27% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.56 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.82%From $2.64 to $2.82 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.2.13 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector154th out of 260 stocksMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry1st out of 3 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 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $49.25, Central Garden & Pet has a forecasted upside of 29.4% from its current price of $38.05.Amount of Analyst CoverageCentral Garden & Pet has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.27% 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 5.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Central Garden & Pet has recently increased by 4.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. 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 N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CENTA. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Central Garden & Pet this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 4.2 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 $4,560,908.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders20.28% of the stock of Central Garden & Pet is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions69.21% of the stock of Central Garden & Pet is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Central Garden & Pet are expected to grow by 6.82% in the coming year, from $2.64 to $2.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Central Garden & Pet is 15.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Central Garden & Pet is 15.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.51.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCentral Garden & Pet has a P/B Ratio of 1.55. 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:CENTA) 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 CENTA 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 CENTA Stock News HeadlinesMarch 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA)February 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNylabone Makes $10,000 Valentine’s Day Donation to Celebrate the Love Between Recovering Military Veterans and Their Service DogsMarch 21, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)The gold catalyst we’ve waited forIf you thought the SVB meltdown was bad… watch out. 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But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.December 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptDecember 20, 2022 | seekingalpha.comCentral Garden & Pet Company: Stagnant Revenue GrowthNovember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet Announces Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Financial ResultsNovember 18, 2022 | benzinga.comBell Nursery Named The Home Depot's 2022 Environmental Partner of the YearNovember 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBell Nursery Named The Home Depot’s 2022 Environmental Partner of the YearOctober 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) have made a return of 26% over the past three yearsOctober 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comNylabone® Receives Multiple Industry Accolades for Gourmet Style Chew ToysSeptember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet Releases Inaugural Impact Report Outlining Sustainability Priorities, Progress and GoalsSeptember 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)September 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.comCENTA Central Garden & Pet CompanySeptember 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Central Garden (CENT) Down 9.2% Since Last Earnings Report?August 28, 2022 | fool.comCentral Garden and Pet (NASDAQ: CENTA)August 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden and Pet (CENTA) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 3, 2022 | nasdaq.comCentral Garden (CENTA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat EstimatesAugust 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat to Expect From Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) Q3 Earnings?July 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFunko-A (FNKO) Stock Jumps 8.1%: Will It Continue to Soar?July 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet Company to Announce Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Financial Results on August 3, 2022June 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Garden & Pet Introduces GoodGood, a New Pet Wellness Brand Dedicated to Both Sides of the Pet-nershipSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive CENTA 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 CENTA Company Calendar Last Earnings1/31/2023Today3/21/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/03/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Miscellaneous nondurable goods Sub-IndustryHousehold Products SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNASDAQ:CENTA CUSIP15352720 CIK887733 Webwww.central.com Phone(925) 948-4000FaxN/AEmployees6,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$49.25 High Stock Price Forecast$60.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$39.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+29.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.46 Trailing P/E Ratio15.47 Forward P/E Ratio14.41 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$152.15 million Net Margins4.08% Pretax Margin5.31% Return on Equity10.16% Return on Assets4.08% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.90 Current Ratio3.58 Quick Ratio1.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.34 billion Price / Sales0.62 Cash Flow$4.43 per share Price / Cash Flow8.58 Book Value$24.55 per share Price / Book1.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares54,010,000Free Float43,053,000Market Cap$2.06 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.68 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:CENTStrategic EducationNASDAQ:STRASix Flags EntertainmentNYSE:SIXSciPlayNASDAQ:SCPLAMC EntertainmentNYSE:AMCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVictory Capital Management Inc.Bought 484,638 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 4.144%Rebalance LLCBought 2,985 shares on 2/27/2023Ownership: 0.006%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 3,300 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.006%William E BrownSold 115,671 sharesTotal: $4.56 M ($39.43/share)GHP Investment Advisors Inc.Sold 20,720 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.114%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CENTA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Central Garden & Pet stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Garden & Pet in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CENTA shares. View CENTA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Central Garden & Pet's stock. Their CENTA share price forecasts range from $39.00 to $60.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $49.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 29.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CENTA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CENTA shares performed in 2023? Central Garden & Pet's stock was trading at $35.80 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CENTA shares have increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $38.05. 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, May 3rd 2023. View our CENTA earnings forecast. How were Central Garden & Pet's earnings last quarter? Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January, 31st. The company reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.18) by $0.02. The firm earned $627.66 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $605.61 million. Central Garden & Pet had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.16% and a net margin of 4.08%. What ETFs hold Central Garden & Pet's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC), ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), First Trust NASDAQ BuyWrite Income ETF (FTQI), First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT), iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL), Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF (TPSC), VictoryShares US Discovery Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF (CSF) and VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Wtd ETF (CSA). What guidance has Central Garden & Pet issued on next quarter's earnings? Central Garden & Pet issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 10th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.60-$2.80 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.66. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Tim Cofer's approval rating as Central Garden & Pet's CEO? 42 employees have rated Central Garden & Pet Chief Executive Officer Tim Cofer on Glassdoor.com. Tim Cofer has an approval rating of 48% among the company's employees. This puts Tim Cofer in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 64.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Central Garden & Pet to a friend. What is Central Garden & Pet's stock symbol? Central Garden & Pet trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CENTA." Who are Central Garden & Pet's major shareholders? Central Garden & Pet's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.80%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.14%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.14%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.14%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (3.08%) and Armistice Capital LLC (2.79%). Insiders that own company stock include John D Walker III, John Edward Hanson, Nicholas Lahanas and William E Brown. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Central Garden & Pet? Shares of CENTA 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 CENTA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.05. How much money does Central Garden & Pet make? Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) has a market capitalization of $2.06 billion and generates $3.34 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $152.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.46 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Central Garden & Pet have? The company employs 6,500 workers across the globe. 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. This page (NASDAQ:CENTA) was last updated on 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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