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CENTA Company Profile and Key Details

NASDAQ : CENTA

Central Garden & Pet

$32.61
0.32+0.99%
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) stock surged +0.99%, trading at $32.61 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $32.29. The stock opened at $31.99, fluctuating between $31.28 and $32.75 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

32.29
Prev. Close
2.03B
Market Cap
31.28
Day Low
13.31
P/E Ratio
2.45
EPS (TTM)
6.28
Cash Flow per Share
31.99
Open
62.31M
Number of Shares
32.75
Day High
90.11%
Free Float in %
27.74
Book Value
469.86K
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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Mar 24, 202631.9932.7831.2832.61480.23K
Mar 23, 202632.0632.6531.5532.29466.65K
Mar 20, 202631.8832.0431.0631.16980.31K
Mar 19, 202631.5932.0631.1831.81341.98K
Mar 18, 202631.5331.7731.0431.46347.77K
Mar 17, 202632.6932.7531.6931.74487.45K
Mar 16, 202632.4933.0032.2132.46297.98K
Mar 13, 202631.9632.1531.4932.14285K
Mar 12, 202631.6932.0931.6031.83193.05K
Mar 11, 202631.8632.2631.4432.13174.07K
Mar 10, 202632.0632.5631.8632.09157.04K
Mar 09, 202632.1232.3731.2532.28222.65K
Mar 06, 202632.4732.5931.9132.56235.59K
Mar 03, 202633.5433.5932.7133.45225.27K
Mar 02, 202634.3634.4133.7934.09263.37K
Feb 27, 202634.4135.0034.1134.54246.44K
Feb 26, 202635.1235.2334.3634.63213.94K
Feb 25, 202634.9034.9933.9034.99183.92K
Feb 24, 202634.7935.2534.7435.00164.78K
Feb 23, 202635.0435.5034.3534.80276.99K

Contact Details

Walnut Creek, CA 94597

United States

https://www.central.com925 948 4000

About Company

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 grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. The Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Company Information

Employees6000
Beta0.53
Sales or Revenue$3.13B
5Y Sales Change%-0.006%
Fiscal Year EndsSeptember
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods

Company Overview

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENTA) closed at $32.61 USD, gaining $0.32 (0.99%) from the previous close of $32.29. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $25.97 and $37.35. With a market capitalization of about $2.03 billion, Central Garden & Pet Company is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.53). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 271.26 thousand shares, trading with heavier-than-usual volume. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, Central Garden & Pet Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Packaged Foods industry. Led by CEO Nicholas Lahanas, the company employs approximately 6,000 people and listed since February 06, 2007. Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 3.6%, SMA50 11.54%, SMA200 10.87%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 68.15 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 1.02 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -7.28% below its high and over 33.35% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 486.05 thousand shares is significantly above the 3-month average of 274.15 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Dividend & Fair Value

Central Garden & Pet Company last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $74.91. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Central Garden & Pet Company generated EPS of $2.45 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 7.67%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 5.22% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$0.09. The next quarter is forecast at $1.10. Next year's EPS is expected at $9.14. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $50.00 to $28.00. The high target offers 53.33% upside. The low target suggests -14.14% downside. The mean target is $43.22. This offers 32.54% upside. Central Garden & Pet Company earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 24, 2025, missed forecasts by -55.0%. The prior quarter beat by 16.42%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 5.6% in August 07, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Central Garden & Pet Company has 51.62 million shares outstanding. The public float is 57.81 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.11% of float. This equals 866.78 thousand shares. The short ratio is 2.15 days. Institutional investors hold 97.78% of the float. Insiders own 3.64%. BROWN WILLIAM E holds 923.44 thousand shares, Reed Michael A has 113.38 thousand shares and Walker John D. III has 70.39 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Central Garden & Pet generated $3.13B in revenue, or $49.03 per share. Gross margin was 31.09%, operating margin 8.47%, and net profit margin 5.20%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 4.66% and ROE at 10.47%.
On valuation metrics, Central Garden & Pet trades at a P/E of 14.61, P/S of 0.75 and P/B of 1.44. The current ratio is 3.42 and quick ratio is 1.97. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 2.51 and cash conversion cycle is 141.91 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.02, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.21.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Sep 27, 2025, Central Garden & Pet posted revenue of $3.13B, down slightly from $3.20B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $972.84M (margin 31.09%). Operating income was $265.05M (margin 8.5%). Net income was$162.84M (EPS $2.58).
The company ended the quarter with $753.55M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.42B, and net debt of $666.90M. Total assets were $3.50B, with equity of $1.56B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $332.51M, free cash flow of $291.09M, and capital expenditures of - $41.42M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) stock price?
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENTA) stock price is $32.61 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CENTA stock reached the peak price of $32.75 while $31.28 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CENTA stock occurred in the recent session was 0.99% while the dollar amount for the price change in CENTA stock was $0.32.
CENTA's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed CENTA is part of Packaged Foods industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Central Garden & Pet Company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of CENTA?
Mr. Jon M. Balousek
Pres of Corporation Devel.
Ms. Joyce McCarthy
Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Mr. Nicholas Lahanas
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Mike McGoohan
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Ken Elsbury
Chief People Officer & Life Sciences Lead
Ms. Friederike Edelmann
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Chris Walter
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. John D. Walker III
Pres of Garden Consumer Products
Mr. John Edward Hanson
Pres of Pet Consumer Products
Mr. Timothy P. Cofer
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Howard A. Machek
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
How CENTA did perform over past 52-week?
CENTA's closing price is 25.57% higher than its 52-week low of $25.97 where as its distance from 52-week high of $37.35 is -12.69%.
How many employees does CENTA have?
Number of CENTA employees currently stands at 6,000.
Link for CENTA official website?
Official Website of CENTA is: https://www.central.com
How do I contact CENTA?
CENTA could be contacted at phone 925 948 4000 and can also be accessed through its website. CENTA operates from 1340 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, United States.
How many shares of CENTA are traded daily?
CENTA stock volume for the day was 469.86K shares. The average number of CENTA shares traded daily for last 3 months was 271.26K.
What is the market cap of CENTA currently?
The market value of CENTA currently stands at $2.03B with its latest stock price at $32.61 and 62.31M of its shares outstanding.
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