CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
Last
$39.27
+$0.02 (+0.05%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $39.19 −$0.08 (−0.20%) 5:20 AM ET
Prev close $39.25
Open $38.83
Day high $39.69
Day low $38.78
Volume 51,972
Avg vol 78,498
Mkt cap
$2.44B
P/E ratio
15.90
FY Revenue
$3.09B
EPS
2.47
Gross Margin
32.11%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Co shows constructive near-term price action with multiple bullish technical signals and the share price trading above key moving averages. Fundamentally, the company combines steady profitability, positive net income and EPS growth, and solid free cash flow generation with muted top-line growth and some pressure on operating cash flow. Valuation multiples appear moderate relative to earnings, cash flow, and free cash flow yield, while low short interest and generally positive news tone suggest a relatively stable sentiment backdrop.
AI summarized at 8:14 PM ET, 2026-01-30
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 71 LONG: 76
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−34% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.66×
RSI
71.24 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: -0.04 Signal: -0.05
Short-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: 1.62 Signal: 1.52
Long-Term
+0.30 (Strong)
MACD: 2.00 Signal: 1.70
Intraday trend score 51.19

Latest news

CENT 12 articles Positive: 3 Neutral: 0 Negative: 0
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
Pet Grooming Products Market Size, Trends and Growth Forecast 2026-2032: Product Categories, Pet Types, End-User Segments, Distribution Channels, Regions, Technologies, Companies

The global pet grooming products market is projected to grow from USD 16.30 billion in 2026 to USD 23.87 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.43%. The market is experiencing transformation driven by premiumization, omnichannel retail strategies, sustainability demands, and supply chain adjustments due to U.S. tariff changes. Key trends include wellness-focused formulations, digital-physical retail integration, and enhanced regulatory compliance.

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Sentiment note

Major player in the pet grooming sector positioned to benefit from market growth projected at 6.43% CAGR through 2032.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Glen S. Axelrod
Barkworthies® Hickory Smoked Bully + Collagen Chews Named “Dog Treat Innovation of the Year” In 2025 Pet Innovation Awards

Barkworthies received the 2025 Pet Innovation Award for its Hickory Smoked Bully + Collagen Chews, a unique dog treat featuring a dual-layer design with collagen benefits and hickory smoking process that reduces odor while supporting dental health.

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Sentiment note

Parent company of Barkworthies, highlighted for supporting innovative pet products with $3.2 billion in net sales

Positive Benzinga • Marketbeat, Benzinga Contributor
3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days

The article discusses three small-cap stocks that are poised for growth in 2025 due to factors like improved borrowing conditions, strong fundamentals, and positive industry trends.

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Sentiment note

The company's pet supplies business is performing well, and it is taking steps to navigate challenges in its garden division. Analysts have a bullish price target for the stock.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Industry Outlook Reynolds, Central Garden & Pet, The Honest and Lifetime Brands

Reynolds, Central Garden & Pet, The Honest and Lifetime Brands have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Sumit Singh
4 Stocks to Watch in a Promising Consumer Products-Discretionary Industry

Reynolds (REYN), Central Garden & Pet (CENT), The Honest Company (HNST) and Lifetime Brands (LCUT) focus on a superior product strategy and prudent capital investments.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Central Garden (CENT) Down 8.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Central Garden (CENT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Q2 Earnings Beat, Margins Expand

Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) second-quarter results reflect a net sales increase of 1.1% in the Pet segment. The company has been containing costs and simplifying the business.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Central Garden (CENT) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Central Garden (CENT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 19.28% and 0.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Should You Buy Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

Wynn Resorts' (WYNN) first-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from an uptick in visitation and demand, particularly in the Las Vegas and Macau regions.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Weak Box Office to Dampen AMC Entertainment (AMC) Q1 Earnings

AMC Entertainment's (AMC) first-quarter 2024 results are likely to witness a weakness in the box-office performance.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Here's How Spectrum Brands (SPB) is Poised Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Spectrum Brands' (SPB) second-quarter fiscal 2024 results are likely to reflect gains from increased pricing, cost improvements and a favorable mix.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Here's How Aaron's (AAN) is Poised Just Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Aaron's (AAN) first-quarter 2024 results are likely to reflect the impacts of sluggishness across its namesake business unit and a tough operating backdrop.

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