Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)

NASDAQ: CENT · Real-Time Price · USD
37.70
-0.36 (-0.95%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
37.70
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT
-0.95%
Market Cap 2.35B
Revenue (ttm) 3.09B
Net Income (ttm) 155.68M
Shares Out 62.27M
EPS (ttm) 2.47
PE Ratio 15.24
Forward PE 13.53
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 29,517
Open 38.09
Previous Close 38.06
Day's Range 37.63 - 38.47
52-Week Range 28.77 - 41.25
Beta 0.54
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 50.00 (+32.63%)
Earnings Date May 6, 2026

About CENT

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 containment, grooming items, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, enclosures, habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household hea... [Read more]

Industry Packaged Foods
Founded 1955
Employees 6,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CENT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, CENT's revenue was $3.13 billion, a decrease of -2.23% compared to the previous year's $3.20 billion. Earnings were $162.84 million, an increase of 50.80%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to one analyst, the rating for CENT stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $50.0.

Price Target
$50.0
(32.63% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industri...

Other symbols: CENTA
1 day ago - Business Wire

Gordon Brothers Provides Strategic Advisory & $175M Integrated Asset Based Facility Featuring a RILO to Support Phillips Pet Food's Acquisition of Central Pet

Firm will serve as integration agent providing asset intelligent capital, real estate optimization and inventory rationalization Firm will serve as integration agent providing asset intelligent capita...

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14 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Nylabone Supports Ocean Cleanup by Repurposing Abandoned Fishing Nets into Sustainable Dog Chew Toys

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, introduces the Love Our Oceans Collection ahead of Earth Day, featuring durabl...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet and Phillips Pet Food & Supplies to Launch Strategic Pet Distribution Joint Venture

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) (“Central”), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announc...

15 days ago - Business Wire

‘Home Improvement' Star Richard Karn Returns to DoMyOwn as ‘Chief Solutions Officer,' Continuing to Help Homeowners Take Charge of Their Homes — This Time Through Pest Control

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DIY--DoMyOwn.com, the leading online retailer for professional-grade do-it-yourself pest control and lawn care products, and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfo...

26 days ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Investor Conferences

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today a...

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2 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, announce...

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2 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Announces Kay M. Schwichtenberg as New Director

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #APPA--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced t...

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2 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Company Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting confirmed a quorum, elected all director nominees, ratified Deloitte as auditor, and approved executive compensation by strong majorities. No questions were raised by shareholders during the Q&A session.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Central Garden & Pet Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

First quarter saw a 6% sales decline due to shipment timing and portfolio optimization, but gross margin improved and EPS exceeded expectations. Pet and garden segments gained share in key categories, and guidance for FY26 EPS was reaffirmed at $2.70 or better.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industri...

Other symbols: CENTA
2 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will release ...

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3 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Names Apur Patel Chief Legal Officer

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industri...

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3 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Announces Strategic Acquisition of Champion USA

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Acquisition--Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it...

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4 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Company Transcript: KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference 2025

Leadership changes have fostered agility and collaboration, driving share gains in garden and stability in pet. E-commerce and digital marketing are fueling growth, while cost initiatives and a strong balance sheet support margin expansion and M&A. Distribution wins and innovation investments are accelerating.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in the 2025 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that se...

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5 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Company Transcript: BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference 2025

Pet and Lawn & Garden segments are seeing stabilization after post-COVID softness, with innovation and private label partnerships driving growth. Capital is focused on M&A and share buybacks, while cost management and targeted pricing address commodity and tariff pressures.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Central Garden & Pet Company Transcript: Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025

A leading pet and garden supplies company is streamlining operations, focusing on branded consumables, and leveraging digital transformation and AI to drive growth. E-commerce and innovation are key priorities, with M&A as the top capital allocation focus through 2026.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Nylabone Cares™ Gives Back With $1.3 Million of Donations in 2025

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, has donated chew toys and treats valued at more than $1.3 million, along with ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record fiscal 2025 results featured margin expansion, record EPS, and strong cash flow, despite a 2% sales decline from portfolio optimization and product transitions. Fiscal 2026 guidance targets further margin gains and $2.70+ EPS, with continued investment in innovation and e-commerce.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Central Garden & Pet Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today annou...

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5 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in the 2025 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference and the 2025 BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that se...

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5 months ago - Business Wire

Nylabone Introduces New Collection of Dog Chew Toys Made with REAL Chicken, Bison, Venison, Bacon, and Beef

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), has released a collection of chew toys ...

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5 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, will releas...

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5 months ago - Business Wire

Central Garden & Pet Strengthens National Logistics Network with New Salt Lake City Facility

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced the op...

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6 months ago - Business Wire