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NASDAQ:CENTA

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

$38.05
+0.30 (+0.79%)
(As of 03/21/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$37.81
$39.06
50-Day Range
$36.95
$41.44
52-Week Range
$33.69
$44.53
Volume
155,628 shs
Average Volume
176,384 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.06 billion
P/E Ratio
15.47
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$49.25

Central Garden & Pet MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
29.4% Upside
$49.25 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4.56 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.82%
From $2.64 to $2.82 Per Share

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 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

154th out of 260 stocks

Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry

1st out of 3 stocks


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About Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) 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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CENTA Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/31/2023
Today
3/21/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Miscellaneous nondurable goods
Sub-Industry
Household Products
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CENTA
CUSIP
15352720
Fax
N/A
Employees
6,500
Year Founded
N/A

Price 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 Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$152.15 million
Pretax Margin
5.31%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.34 billion
Cash Flow
$4.43 per share
Book Value
$24.55 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
43,053,000
Market Cap
$2.06 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.68

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. Walker
    President-Garden Consumer Products













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.
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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.
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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.
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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, May 3rd 2023.
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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 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.
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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.
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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