Central Garden & Pet Company

NasdaqGS:CENT Aktierapport

Börsvärde: US$2.2b

Central Garden & Pet Framtida tillväxt

Future kriterier kontrolleras 1/6

Central Garden & Pet förväntas öka intäkter och intäkter med 9.1% respektive 1.9% per år. EPS förväntas tillväxt med 9.1% per år. Avkastningen på eget kapital förväntas bli 9.4% om 3 år.

Viktig information

9.1%

Tillväxttakt i vinsten

9.05%

Tillväxttakt för EPS

Household Products vinsttillväxt4.6%
Intäkternas tillväxttakt1.9%
Framtida avkastning på eget kapital9.45%
Bevakning av analytiker

Low

Senast uppdaterad11 May 2026

Senaste uppdateringarna om framtida tillväxt

Analysartikel • Aug 10

Central Garden & Pet Company Just Recorded A 11% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

It's been a sad week for Central Garden & Pet Company ( NASDAQ:CENT ), who've watched their investment drop 12% to...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 07

Central Garden & Pet Company's Becoming A Good Boy (Rating Upgrade)

Summary Central Garden & Pet Company is upgraded from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' as financial performance and segment stability improve. Both Pet and Garden segments posted revenue and profit growth, with Pet segment strength driven by consumables and market share gains. CENT trades at attractive valuation multiples, ranking as the cheapest among peers on an EV/EBITDA basis. Management guides for at least $2.70 adjusted EPS in 2026, with M&A activity positioned as a key value lever. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Uppdatering av berättelse • May 03

CENT: Pet Distribution Venture And Expanded Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts are maintaining their $42.00 price target for Central Garden & Pet, noting that slightly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins are offset by a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their updated model. What's in the News Central Garden & Pet agreed to form a pet distribution joint venture with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, combining their distribution platforms into a nationwide network that will operate under the Phillips brand (company announcement).
Uppdatering av berättelse • Apr 19

CENT: Pet Distribution Venture And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts kept their price target for Central Garden & Pet steady at $46.50, citing relatively unchanged fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their latest update. What's in the News Central Garden & Pet agreed to form a pet distribution joint venture with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, combining their distribution platforms into a single nationwide network that will operate under the Phillips brand (Key Developments) Under the joint venture terms, Central will receive cash proceeds and keep a 20% ownership stake, while Phillips and investors led by Axar Capital Management LP will hold 80% in an independent distribution entity (Key Developments) Central plans for its current Pet Distribution employees to move to the new joint venture.
Uppdatering av berättelse • Apr 05

CENT: Expanded Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Under Steady Assumptions

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Central Garden & Pet to $46.50, citing small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and future P/E assumptions, while keeping their fair value estimate unchanged at $46.50. What's in the News Central Garden & Pet increased its equity buyback authorization by $100 million on February 17, 2026, bringing the total authorization to $300 million (Key Developments).
Uppdatering av berättelse • Mar 21

CENT: Expanded Buybacks Will Support A More Attractive Future Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for Central Garden & Pet steady at $42.00, reflecting only modest tweaks to assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E while maintaining the same estimated fair value. What's in the News On February 17, 2026, Central Garden & Pet expanded its equity buyback authorization by an additional $100 million, bringing the total authorization to $300 million (Key Developments).
Uppdatering av berättelse • Mar 07

CENT: Expanded Buybacks And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their price target for Central Garden & Pet at $46.50. This reflects slightly adjusted expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that, in their updated models, offset one another.
Uppdatering av berättelse • Feb 20

CENT: Buybacks And M&A Plans Will Shape A Balanced Outlook

Analysts now see higher upside for Central Garden & Pet, lifting their price target from $35.00 to $42.00 as they update their view on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News On February 17, 2026, Central Garden & Pet increased its equity buyback authorization by an additional $100 million, bringing the total authorization under the plan to $300 million (company announcement).
Uppdatering av berättelse • Feb 06

CENT: Accretive M&A Pipeline And Completed Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Central Garden & Pet slightly higher to about $46.50 from roughly $46, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Management reiterated that mergers and acquisitions remain a key lever, with a focus on margin accretive consumable businesses that fit the existing portfolio and expand exposure to attractive categories, although deal flow in core areas is currently described as limited.
Uppdatering av berättelse • Jan 23

CENT: New Fulfillment Hub And M&A Focus Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Central Garden & Pet to US$46.00. This reflects slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a marginally higher forward P/E multiple in their updated models.
Uppdatering av berättelse • Jan 08

CENT: Future Acquisitions And New Fulfillment Hub Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Central Garden & Pet from $42.33 to $46.00, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Central Garden & Pet is actively looking for acquisitions, with management highlighting a focus on margin-accretive consumable businesses that fit its existing portfolio and category priorities (Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Earnings Call).
Analysartikel • Aug 10

Central Garden & Pet Company Just Recorded A 11% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

It's been a sad week for Central Garden & Pet Company ( NASDAQ:CENT ), who've watched their investment drop 12% to...
Analysartikel • Jul 16

Market Cool On Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Earnings

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...
Analysartikel • May 16

Investors Can Find Comfort In Central Garden & Pet's (NASDAQ:CENT) Earnings Quality

Central Garden & Pet Company's ( NASDAQ:CENT ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the...
Analysartikel • Apr 03

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

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysartikel • Mar 07

Central Garden & Pet Company's (NASDAQ:CENT) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.9x Central Garden & Pet Company ( NASDAQ:CENT ) may be sending bearish...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 22

Central Garden & Pet: Strong Start To FY 2025 (Rating Upgrade)

Summary CENT delivered strong Q1 FY25 results with moderate net sales growth and a significant improvement in EPS. Management reaffirmed full-year EPS guidance of $2.20+ but remains cautious about Q2 normalization due to shipment timing and promotional activities. Potential margin pressure from proposed tariffs on imports, but CENT's Cost & Simplicity Program continues to drive operational efficiencies, offsetting external headwinds. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, CENT's proactive cost management and operational improvements position it well for long-term growth, upgrading rating from Hold to Buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysartikel • Nov 02

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

It's not a stretch to say that Central Garden & Pet Company's ( NASDAQ:CENT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 11

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

Summary Central Garden & Pet Company reported a 3% YoY sales decline in 3Q24, with gross margins improving but operating and net incomes declining. The company's revenue outlook remains weak due to poor consumer sentiment, unfavorable weather, softer pet adoptions, and macroeconomic pressures. The Cost & Simplicity program has yet to significantly improve financials, with operating costs remaining elevated despite some margin improvements. Historically, the company has proved to be able to weather through different economic cycles and generate sustainable free cash flows. Despite short-term headwinds, if the Cost & Simplicity program succeeds, my valuation analysis suggests a potential upside of more than 25%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysartikel • Oct 06

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

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
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Ny berättelse • Sep 10

Embracing E-Commerce And Efficiency Boosts Pet And Garden Giant's Growth Prospects

Shifting focus to online sales through e-commerce growth in pet and garden categories suggests an adaptive strategy towards consumer trends, enhancing revenue.
Analysartikel • Jul 17

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

It's not a stretch to say that Central Garden & Pet Company's ( NASDAQ:CENT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...
Analysartikel • Jun 24

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

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysartikel • Apr 15

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

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...
Analysartikel • Mar 22

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

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 19

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

Summary CENT is a leading provider of pet and garden supplies. CENT's historical financial results have demonstrated a volatile revenue growth trend. However, its margins remained robust. In 1Q24, revenue growth was modest. However, on a brighter note, its margins expanded year-over-year. For the rest of 2024, management is expecting slight macroeconomic challenges, dampening the 2024 outlook. CENT's e-commerce channel is growing rapidly, providing a good opportunity to grow its top line. In addition, the pet industry is expected to continue growing until 2030. However, due to a lack of margin of safety in its share price, I am recommending a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysartikel • Dec 29

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

Central Garden & Pet Company ( NASDAQ:CENT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky...
Analysartikel • Dec 13

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

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysartikel • Sep 07

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

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysartikel • Jun 02

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

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysartikel • Feb 28

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

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Prognoser för vinst- och omsättningstillväxt

NasdaqGS:CENT - Analytikernas framtida uppskattningar och tidigare finansiella data (USD Millions )
DatumIntäkterIntäkterFritt kassaflödeKassaflöde från rörelsenGenomsnittligt Antal analytiker
9/30/20283,2392061792312
9/30/20272,9481922012514
9/30/20263,0451792482974
3/28/20263,163171282328N/A
12/27/20253,090156285331N/A
9/27/20253,129163291333N/A
6/28/20253,120138312353N/A
3/29/20253,156123333373N/A
12/28/20243,222122357396N/A
9/28/20243,200108352395N/A
6/29/20243,281145300346N/A
3/30/20243,308148341384N/A
12/30/20233,317135329375N/A
9/30/20233,310126328382N/A
6/24/20233,267121218276N/A
3/25/20233,25911371141N/A
12/24/20223,305135-114-5N/A
9/24/20223,339152-149-34N/A
6/25/20223,370151-132-10N/A
3/26/20223,392152-2399N/A
12/25/20213,373155105195N/A
9/25/20213,304152171251N/A
6/26/20213,241168281354N/A
3/27/20213,037161180237N/A
12/26/20202,805131198246N/A
9/26/20202,696121221264N/A
6/27/20202,560110164201N/A
3/28/20202,43387155192N/A
12/28/20192,40487N/A180N/A
9/28/20192,38393N/A205N/A
6/29/20192,345101N/A189N/A
3/30/20192,29696N/A129N/A
12/29/20182,23599N/A145N/A
9/29/20182,215124N/A114N/A
6/30/20182,204117N/A89N/A
3/31/20182,120108N/A117N/A
12/30/20172,07797N/A103N/A
9/30/20172,05479N/A114N/A
6/24/20171,97769N/A104N/A
3/25/20171,91763N/A106N/A
12/24/20161,88961N/A139N/A
9/24/20161,82945N/A151N/A
6/25/20161,80246N/A120N/A
3/26/20161,74739N/A135N/A
12/26/20151,70329N/A71N/A
9/26/20151,65132N/A87N/A
6/27/20151,63932N/A114N/A

Analytiker Framtid Tillväxt Prognoser

Intäkter kontra sparande: CENT s prognostiserade vinsttillväxt ( 9.1% per år) är över sparkvoten ( 3.5% ).

Resultat vs marknad: CENT s intäkter ( 9.1% per år) förväntas växa långsammare än marknaden för US ( 16.8% per år).

Höga tillväxtresultat: CENT s intäkter förväntas växa, men inte avsevärt.

Intäkt vs marknad: CENT s intäkter ( 1.9% per år) förväntas växa långsammare än marknaden för US ( 11.6% per år).

Hög tillväxtintäkter: CENT s intäkter ( 1.9% per år) förväntas växa långsammare än 20% per år.

Tillväxtprognoser för vinst per aktie

Framtida avkastning på eget kapital

Framtida ROE: CENT s avkastning på eget kapital förväntas bli låg om 3 år ( 9.4 %).

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Företagsanalys och finansiella data Status

UppgifterSenast uppdaterad (UTC-tid)
Analys av företag2026/05/20 04:32
Aktiekurs vid dagens slut2026/05/20 00:00
Intäkter2026/03/28
Årlig intjäning2025/09/27

Datakällor

Den data som används i vår företagsanalys kommer från S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Följande data används i vår analysmodell för att generera denna rapport. Data är normaliserade vilket kan medföra en fördröjning från det att källan är tillgänglig.

PaketUppgifterTidsramExempel US-källa
Företagets finansiella ställning10 år
  • Resultaträkning
  • Kassaflödesanalys
  • Balansräkning
Analytikernas konsensusuppskattningar+3 år
  • Prognos för finansiella poster
  • Analytikernas prismål
Marknadspriser30 år
  • Aktiekurser
  • Utdelningar, splittar och åtgärder
Ägarskap10 år
  • Största aktieägare
  • Insiderhandel
Förvaltning10 år
  • Ledningsgrupp
  • Styrelse och verkställande direktörer
Viktiga utvecklingstendenser10 år
  • Företagsmeddelanden

* Exempel för amerikanska värdepapper, för icke-amerikanska värdepapper används motsvarande regelverk och källor.

Om inget annat anges är all finansiell data baserad på en årsperiod men uppdateras kvartalsvis. Detta kallas data för efterföljande tolv månader (TTM) eller senaste tolv månader (LTM). Lär dig mer om detta.

Analysmodell och snöflinga

Detaljer om analysmodellen som användes för att skapa den här rapporten finns på vår Github-sida, vi har också guider om hur du använder våra rapporter och tutorials på Youtube.

Lär dig mer om det team i världsklass som utformade och byggde analysmodellen Simply Wall St.

Industri- och sektormått

Våra bransch- och sektionsmått beräknas var sjätte timme av Simply Wall St, detaljer om vår process finns tillgängliga på Github.

Källor för analytiker

Central Garden & Pet Company bevakas av 15 analytiker. 4 av dessa analytiker lämnade de uppskattningar av intäkter eller resultat som användes som indata till vår rapport. Analytikernas inskickade estimat uppdateras löpande under dagen.

AnalytikerInstitution
John StaszakArgus Research Company
Shannon CoyneBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Christopher CareyBofA Global Research