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CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A

CENTANASDAQ
πŸ† #1856 by market capEarnings Nov 23US Equity
$33.95β–Ό $0.25 (βˆ’0.73%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$34.00β–² 0.15%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 0.7%
7dβ–Ό 0.6%
14dβ–Ό 3.1%
30dβ–Ό 8.9%
ytdβ–² 16.2%
1yβ–² 15.2%
🏦Market Cap
$2.44B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
-2.2%
Declining
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
32.5%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
11.2%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
0.8x
Cheap
Otter Score
80
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$33.64 – $34.59
52-Week Range
$25.97 – $40.80
Volume
$5.83B
Avg Volume
$5.25B
Shares Outstanding
71.7M
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$3.13B
Last Q Revenue
$882M
P/E Ratio
14.5
P/S Ratio
0.8x
EPS (TTM)
$2.71
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’5.2%

Why Investors Own CENTA

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +57.2% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 56% gross margin and 10% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$3.1Bβ–Ό βˆ’2.2% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
31.1%β–² +5.4% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$265Mβ–² +43.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$291Mβ–Ό βˆ’17.2% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
62.1Mβ–Ό βˆ’5.2% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$886Mβ–Ό βˆ’$92M YoY
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About CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a prominent U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of products for both the lawn and garden and pet supply sectors. Its operations are strategically divided into two primary divisions: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment caters to a diverse range of animal companions, offering everything from essential dog and cat provisionsβ€”such as treats, chews, toys, beds, grooming aids, waste management solutions, and containment systemsβ€”to specialized items for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds. For these smaller creatures, products include cages, habitats, bedding, food, and nutritional supplements. Furthermore, this segment addresses animal and household health with insect control solutions, and provides comprehensive supplies for live fish and other aquarium inhabitants, encompassing tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and various food and supplement options. It also extends its offerings to horses and livestock, and even includes outdoor cushions and pillows. Key brands within this segment feature well-known names such as Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. The Garden division supplies an extensive catalog of lawn and garden necessities. This includes grass seed, a variety of wild bird products (feed, feeders, houses, and accessories), fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle items, and live plants. Additionally, it provides solutions for pest and weed control, offering herbicides, insecticides, and other pesticide products. Notable brands under the Garden segment are AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, alongside others like Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Established in 1955, Central Garden & Pet Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Good
80/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
11 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy6
Hold1
Sell1
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·14h ago

Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and

Business WireΒ·6d ago

Ashley Tisdale Teams Up with Nylabone to Celebrate a New Kind of Chew Toy

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) that helps dogs live fuller and happier lives, is redefining

Business WireΒ·8d ago

Central Garden & Pet Announces Garden Segment Leadership Transition

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (β€œCentral”), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·13d ago

Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) This Year?

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and H&R Block (HRB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·20d ago

Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·29d ago

Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and H&R Block (HRB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.