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CENTA Quote, Financials, Valuation and Earnings

Last price:
$30.43
Seasonality move :
4.84%
Day range:
$30.04 - $30.87
52-week range:
$25.97 - $37.35
Dividend yield:
0%
P/E ratio:
11.92x
P/S ratio:
0.62x
P/B ratio:
1.21x
Volume:
273.9K
Avg. volume:
384.2K
1-year change:
-10.44%
Market cap:
$1.9B
Revenue:
$3.1B
EPS (TTM):
$2.55

Analysts' Opinion

  • Consensus Rating
    Central Garden & Pet Co. has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating is a Buy based on 3 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, and 0 Sell ratings.
  • Price Target Upside
    According to analysts' consensus price target of $41.60, Central Garden & Pet Co. has an estimated upside of 36.66% from its current price of $30.44.
  • Price Target Downside
    According to analysts, the lowest downside price target is $31.00 representing 100% downside risk from its current price of $30.44.

Fair Value

  • According to the consensus of 5 analysts, Central Garden & Pet Co. has 36.66% upside to fair value with a price target of $41.60 per share.

CENTA vs. S&P 500

  • Over the past 5 trading days, Central Garden & Pet Co. has overperformed the S&P 500 by 0.63% suggesting its relative strength compared to the major market average is strong at this time.

Share Buyback

  • Central Garden & Pet Co. does have a share repurchase program in place at this time. The scale of a buyback program can materially affect share price and usually results in a higher earnings per share, all else being equal, when the share count drops.

Revenue Growth

  • Central Garden & Pet Co. has grown year-over-year revenues for 1 quarter straight. In the most recent quarter Central Garden & Pet Co. reported revenues of $678.2M.

Earnings Growth

  • Central Garden & Pet Co. has grown year-over-year earnings for 4 quarters straight. In the most recent quarter Central Garden & Pet Co. reported earnings per share of -$0.16.
Enterprise value:
2.5B
EV / Invested capital:
0.81x
Price / LTM sales:
0.62x
EV / EBIT:
9.83x
EV / Revenue:
0.79x
PEG ratio (5yr expected):
0.20x
EV / Free cash flow:
8.44x
Price / Operating cash flow:
6.66x
Enterprise value / EBITDA:
7.34x
Gross Profit (TTM):
$970.3M
Return On Assets:
4.55%
Net Income Margin (TTM):
5.24%
Return On Equity:
10.52%
Return On Invested Capital:
5.49%
Operating Margin:
-0.94%
Trailing 12 Months Fiscal Quarters
Period Ending 2023-09-30 2024-09-30 2025-09-30 2024-09-30 2025-09-30
Income Statement
Revenue $3.3B $3.2B $3.1B $669.5M $678.2M
Gross Profit $912.3M $914.8M $970.3M $164.4M $190.1M
Operating Income $210.6M $206.4M $250M -$11.4M -$6.4M
EBITDA $350.2M $296.7M $334.9M $10.8M $14.4M
Diluted EPS $1.88 $1.61 $2.55 -$0.52 -$0.16
Period Ending 2021-09-30 2022-09-30 2023-09-30 2024-09-30 2025-09-30
Balance Sheet
Current Assets $1.5B $1.6B $1.7B $1.9B $2B
Total Assets $3.1B $3.3B $3.4B $3.6B $3.6B
Current Liabilities $522.3M $465.9M $458M $515.4M $538.8M
Total Liabilities $1.9B $1.9B $1.9B $2B $2B
Total Equity $1.2B $1.3B $1.5B $1.6B $1.6B
Total Debt $1.4B $1.3B $1.3B $1.4B $1.4B
Trailing 12 Months Fiscal Quarters
Period Ending 2023-09-30 2024-09-30 2025-09-30 2024-09-30 2025-09-30
Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flow Operations $381.6M $394.9M $332.5M $203.1M $182.7M
Cash From Investing -$34.6M -$105.2M -$44.9M -$10.6M -$10.8M
Cash From Financing -$37.6M -$25.4M -$156.6M -$9.4M -$361K
Free Cash Flow $327.7M $351.8M $291.1M $193M $171.9M
CENTA
Sector
Market Cap
$1.9B
$130.7M
Price % of 52-Week High
81.5%
71.68%
Dividend Yield
0%
0%
Shareholder Yield
7.85%
2.3%
1-Year Price Total Return
-10.44%
-7.78%
Beta (5-Year)
0.635
0.258
Dividend yield:
0%
Annualized payout:
$0.00
Payout ratio:
--
Growth streak:
0 years

Technicals

8-day SMA
Buy
Level $30.39
200-day SMA
Sell
Level $31.31
Bollinger Bands (100)
Sell
Level 28.12 - 33.36
Chaikin Money Flow
Sell
Level -2.5M
20-day SMA
Buy
Level $29.74
Relative Strength Index (RSI14)
Buy
Level 57.20
ADX Line
Buy
Level 29.14
Williams %R
Neutral
Level -51.1714
50-day SMA
Buy
Level $28.73
MACD (12, 26)
Buy
Level 0.49
25-day Aroon Oscillator
Buy
Level 12
On Balance Volume
Sell
Level -1.6M

Financial Scores

Hold
Altman Z-Score (Annual)
Level (2.5178)
Buy
CA Score (Annual)
Level (-0.0782)
Buy
Beneish M-Score (Annual)
Level (-2.7469)
--
Momentum Score
Level (--)
Buy
Ohlson Score
Level (-0.587)
Buy
Piotroski F Score (Annual)
Level (8)
--
Quality Ratio Score
Level (--)
Buy
Fundamental Score
Level (8)

Revenue Forecast

Earnings per Share Forecast

Company Profile

Central Garden & Pet Co. engages in the production and distribution of branded and private label products for the lawn, garden, and pet supplies markets. It operates through the Pet and Garden segments. The Pet segment focuses on dog and cat supplies such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming products, waste management and training pads, supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles and pet birds including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish, and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers, and live plants. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

Stock Forecast FAQ

In the current month, CENTA has received 3 Buy ratings 2 Hold ratings, and 0 Sell ratings. The CENTA average analyst price target in the past 3 months is $41.60.

  • Where Will Central Garden & Pet Co. Stock Be In 1 Year?

    According to analysts, the consensus estimate is that Central Garden & Pet Co. share price will rise to $41.60 per share over the next 12 months.

  • What Do Analysts Say About Central Garden & Pet Co.?

    Analysts are divided on their view about Central Garden & Pet Co. share price and where it will be in the next 12 months. The majority of analysts rate the stock a Buy. However, a smaller subset of analysts suggest that Central Garden & Pet Co. is a Sell and believe this share price will drop from its current level to $31.00.

  • What Is Central Garden & Pet Co.'s Price Target?

    The price target for Central Garden & Pet Co. over the next 1-year time period is forecast to be $41.60 according to 5 Wall Street analysts, 3 of them rate the stock a Buy, 0 rate the stock a Sell, and 2 analysts rate the stock a Hold.

  • Is CENTA A Buy, Sell Or Hold?

    According to Wall Street analysts, the consensus rating for Central Garden & Pet Co. is a Buy. 3 of 5 analysts rate the stock a Buy at this time.

  • How Can I Buy Shares Of CENTA?

    You can purchase shares of Central Garden & Pet Co. via an online brokerage firm such as TD Ameritrade.com, thinkorswim.com, e-trade.com, or Schwab.com. Many other digital online brokerages exist such as RobinHood and Webull where you can purchase Central Garden & Pet Co. shares.

  • What Is The Central Garden & Pet Co. Share Price Today?

    Central Garden & Pet Co. was last trading at $30.43 per share. This represents the most recent stock quote for Central Garden & Pet Co.. Yesterday, Central Garden & Pet Co. closed at $30.44 per share.

  • How To Buy Central Garden & Pet Co. Stock Online?

    In order to purchase Central Garden & Pet Co. stock online, open a brokerage account, deposit funds into the account, and select an order type to purchase shares whether it be market or limit.

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