Central Garden & Pet Company

NasdaqGS:CENT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.2b

Central Garden & Pet Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Central Garden & Pet has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.3%, while the Household Products industry saw earnings growing at 4.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.1% per year. Central Garden & Pet's return on equity is 9.2%, and it has net margins of 4.4%.

Key information

6.3%

Earnings growth rate

6.9%

EPS growth rate

Household Products Industry Growth1.5%
Revenue growth rate7.1%
Return on equity9.2%
Net Margin4.4%
Last Earnings Update29 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) P/E

Nov 02
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) P/E

Central Garden & Pet Company: Generating Consistent And Sustainable FCF Across Different Economic Cycles

Oct 11

These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares

Jul 17
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares

We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 24
We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Apr 15
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Mar 22
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Central Garden & Pet: Share Price Has A Low Margin Of Safety

Mar 19

Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Dec 29
Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 13
These 4 Measures Indicate That Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Using Debt Extensively

We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Sep 07
We Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jun 02
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Feb 28
Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Nov 08
Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 18
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Central Garden & Pet: Appealing Despite Stagnating Results And Cash Flow Conversion Concerns

Sep 20

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 27
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 01
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 47% Discount?

Apr 16
Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Trading At A 47% Discount?

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Mar 28
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) A Risky Investment?

Here's Why I Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Feb 20
Here's Why I Think Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Is There An Opportunity With Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 38% Undervaluation?

Jan 12
Is There An Opportunity With Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) 38% Undervaluation?

Central Garden & Pet: Strong 2021, Stronger 2022

Jan 05

Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 24
Here's Why Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is Now The Time To Put Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 19
Is Now The Time To Put Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) On Your Watchlist?

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Worth US$48.8 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Oct 14
Is Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) Worth US$48.8 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Sep 23
Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Central Garden & Pet: Shares Have Just Bottomed Out

Sep 14

Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Aug 12
Does Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 23
Is Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Using Too Much Debt?

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Passed With Ease

May 11
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) Passed With Ease

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Central Garden & Pet makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:CENT Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
29 Jun 243,2811457020
30 Mar 243,3081486920
30 Dec 233,3171356900
30 Sep 233,3101266900
24 Jun 233,2671216910
25 Mar 233,2591136950
24 Dec 223,3051356920
24 Sep 223,3391526970
25 Jun 223,3701517190
26 Mar 223,3921527350
25 Dec 213,3731557330
25 Sep 213,3041527000
26 Jun 213,2411686680
27 Mar 213,0371616210
26 Dec 202,8051315920
26 Sep 202,6961215850
27 Jun 202,5601105500
28 Mar 202,433875430
28 Dec 192,404875440
28 Sep 192,383935380
29 Jun 192,3451015260
30 Mar 192,296965180
29 Dec 182,235995050
29 Sep 182,2151244950
30 Jun 182,2041174990
31 Mar 182,1201084890
30 Dec 172,077974810
30 Sep 172,054794680
24 Jun 171,977694530
25 Mar 171,917634430
24 Dec 161,889614360
24 Sep 161,829454240
25 Jun 161,802464180
26 Mar 161,747394030
26 Dec 151,703293940
26 Sep 151,651323890
27 Jun 151,639323900
28 Mar 151,617183880
27 Dec 141,621163910
27 Sep 141,60493920
28 Jun 141,599-103920
29 Mar 141,655-14100
28 Dec 131,65214140

Quality Earnings: CENT has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CENT's current net profit margins (4.4%) are higher than last year (3.7%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CENT's earnings have grown by 6.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CENT's earnings growth over the past year (19.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (6.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CENT earnings growth over the past year (19.8%) did not outperform the Household Products industry 25.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CENT's Return on Equity (9.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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