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CENTA
$38.94-0.38 (-0.97%)
After Hours$38.94+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States.
Historical Price
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50-Day SMA
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Central Garden & Pet Company in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $38.94 with a market capitalization of $2.4B. Wall Street consensus targets $43.50 (4 analysts), implying a +11.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $39.95, remaining 22.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +11.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $906.15M↑ | $617.37M↓ | $678.18M↓ | $960.91M↑ | $833.54M |
| Gross Profit | $299.56M↑ | $190.61M↓ | $196.54M↓ | $332.01M↑ | $273.08M |
| Operating Income | $113.94M↑ | $16.53M↑ | -$6.40M↓ | $135.13M↑ | $93.32M |
| Net Income | $79.42M↑ | $6.84M↑ | -$9.81M↓ | $95.01M↑ | $63.63M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 do...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.38B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.38%
Volume
Today's trading volume
456,450
Recent News
Central Garden & Pet (CENT): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
Central Garden & Pet’s 36.1% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 29.9%, and its stock price has climbed to $44.51 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Chewy vs. Central Garden & Pet: Which Pet-Care Stock Has an Edge?
CHWY is building on Autoship momentum, customer gains and vet-care expansion, while CENT drives growth through efficiency, margins and brand strength.
A Look Back at Household Products Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Vs The Rest Of The Pack
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at household products stocks, starting with Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT).
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