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Central Garden & Pet Company Stock Price

NasdaqGS:CENT Community·US$2.2b Market Cap
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CENT Share Price Performance

US$40.19
4.54 (12.73%)
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US$53.00
Fair Value
US$40.19
4.54 (12.73%)
24.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
US$53.00
Fair Value
Price US$40.19
AnalystConsensusTarget US$53.00
AnalystLowTarget US$46.00
AnalystHighTarget US$60.00
Fri, 21 Aug 26
Fair ValueUS$53.00
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Fair Value US$53 24.2% undervalued intrinsic discount

Premium Pet And Garden Trends Will Enable Future Prosperity

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Fair Value US$46 12.6% undervalued intrinsic discount

Extreme Weather And Urban Shifts Will Squeeze Margins

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Fair Value US$60 33.0% undervalued intrinsic discount

Rising Pet Humanization And Home Gardening Will Create Enduring Market Opportunity

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12.6% undervalued intrinsic discount

Extreme Weather And Urban Shifts Will Squeeze Margins

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24.2% undervalued intrinsic discount

Premium Pet And Garden Trends Will Enable Future Prosperity

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CENT: Buybacks And M&A Flexibility Will Support Balanced Future Stock Outlook

Fair Value: US$46 12.6% undervalued intrinsic discount
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CENT: Future M&A And Margin Profile Will Support Further Upside

Fair Value: US$53 24.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
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CENT: European Pet Deal And Product Pipeline Are Expected To Support Further Upside

Fair Value: US$60 33.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
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Central Garden & Pet Company Key Details

US$3.1b

Revenue

US$2.1b

Cost of Revenue

US$1.0b

Gross Profit

US$838.2m

Other Expenses

US$166.3m

Earnings

Last Reported Earnings
Jun 27, 2026
Next Reporting Earnings
n/a
2.66
32.57%
5.39%
68.3%
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About CENT

Founded
1955
Employees
5850
CEO
Nicholas Lahanas
WebsiteView website
www.central.com

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 health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the Amdro, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, eCommerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

Recent CENT News & Updates

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Narrative Update • Sep 04

CENT: Buybacks And M&A Flexibility Will Support Balanced Future Stock Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Central Garden & Pet to $46 from $42, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that support a higher estimated fair value. What's in the News for Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet is seeking acquisitions, with management reiterating that M&A remains an important part of its long term plan and that the TRIXIE announcement does not change this focus.
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Narrative Update • Aug 21

CENT: Future M&A And Margin Profile Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Central Garden & Pet from $46.50 to $53.00, citing updated assumptions that include a different revenue growth outlook, a revised profit margin profile, and a new forward P/E input in their valuation work. What’s in the News for Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet highlighted that mergers and acquisitions remain a key part of its long term plan, with CEO Nicholas Lahanas stating that the recently announced TRIXIE deal does not change the company’s interest in additional transactions.

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