Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
33.67
-2.67(-7.35%)
Closed
After Hours
33.67-0.03(-0.09%)
CENT Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Unusual trading volume
Fair Value
Day's Range
33.3236.22
52 wk Range
32.1747.48
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
36.34
Open
36.06
Day's Range
33.32-36.22
52 wk Range
32.17-47.48
Volume
3.01M
Average Vol. (3m)
154.17K
1-Year Change
-21.44%
Book Value / Share
23.21
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Price Target
41.75
Upside
+24.00%
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Central Garden & Pet Company Company Profile

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 containment, grooming products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative 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. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, eCommerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

Employees
6100

Central Garden & Pet Company Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Net sales dropped 3% to $3.2B; non-GAAP EPS beat at $2.13; record operating cash flow of $395M
  • Pet segment sales fell 10%; garden segment down 12%; e-commerce growth in both segments
  • FY2025 guidance: non-GAAP EPS $2.20+; challenging environment expected
  • Strategic focus on e-commerce, digital capabilities, and M&A opportunities
  • Cost management program ongoing; 11 facilities closed; prepared for strategic acquisitions
Last Updated: 11/25/2024, 07:18 PM
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CENT
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P/E Ratio
16.7x−0.9x11.6x
PEG Ratio
−3.62−0.040.03
Price / Book
1.3x1.4x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x1.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
21.8%253.5%22.1%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock18.7%11.9%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 41.75
(+24.00% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 05, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.21 / -0.02
Revenue / Forecast
656.00M / 630.43M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Central Garden&Pet (CENT) Stock Price Today?

The Central Garden&Pet stock price today is 33.67

What Stock Exchange Does Central Garden&Pet Trade On?

Central Garden&Pet is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Central Garden&Pet?

The stock symbol for Central Garden&Pet is "CENT."

What Is the Central Garden&Pet Market Cap?

As of today, Central Garden&Pet market cap is 2.03B.

What is Central Garden&Pet Earnings Per Share?

The Central Garden&Pet EPS is 1.86.

What Is the Next Central Garden&Pet Earnings Date?

Central Garden&Pet will release its next earnings report on May 07, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CENT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.
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