Central Garden & Pet (CENT.A) Stock Overview
Produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Central Garden & Pet Company Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$29.60 |
| 52 Week High | US$37.35 |
| 52 Week Low | US$25.97 |
| Beta | 0.60 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.45% |
| 3 Month Change | -1.37% |
| 1 Year Change | -11.11% |
| 3 Year Change | 3.35% |
| 5 Year Change | 1.84% |
| Change since IPO | 145.85% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Shareholder Returns
| CENT.A | US Household Products | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | -11.1% | -15.4% | 15.8% |
Return vs Industry: CENT.A exceeded the US Household Products industry which returned -15.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CENT.A underperformed the US Market which returned 15.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CENT.A volatility | |
|---|---|
| CENT.A Average Weekly Movement | 4.1% |
| Household Products Industry Average Movement | 3.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: CENT.A has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CENT.A's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5,850 | Niko Lahanas | 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.
Central Garden & Pet Company Fundamentals Summary
| CENT.A fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$1.88b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$162.84m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.13b |
Is CENT.A overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CENT.A income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.13b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.13b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.00b |
| Other Expenses | US$840.08m |
| Earnings | US$162.84m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 27, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.61 |
| Gross Margin | 32.05% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.20% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 75.2% |
How did CENT.A perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/12/26 15:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/12/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/27 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Central Garden & Pet Company is covered by 15 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Shannon Coyne | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Christopher Carey | BofA Global Research |