CENT — Central Garden & Pet Company Stock Price, Chart & AI Report

Neutral Apr 14, 2026 • 13:52 UTC Benzinga • Globe Newswire

Gordon Brothers Provides Strategic Advisory & $175M Integrated Asset Based Facility Featuring a RILO to Support Phillips Pet Food's Acquisition of Central Pet

Gordon Brothers provided $175 million in asset-based financing to support Phillips Pet Food's acquisition of Central Garden & Pet's distribution arm (Central Pet). The combined entity will become the largest pet distribution company in the United States. Gordon Brothers will serve as integration agent, providing real estate optimization, inventory rationalization, and operational support.

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Sentiment note

The company is divesting its pet distribution arm (Central Pet) to Phillips Pet Food. While this represents a strategic restructuring, the article does not provide sufficient information about the financial impact or implications for the remaining business.

Positive Jan 19, 2026 • 09:51 UTC 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 Oct 21, 2025 • 18:00 UTC 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 Oct 10, 2024 • 18:33 UTC 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 Jun 14, 2024 • 09:31 UTC 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 Jun 13, 2024 • 14:03 UTC 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 Jun 7, 2024 • 15:30 UTC 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 May 9, 2024 • 15:34 UTC 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 May 8, 2024 • 21:35 UTC 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 May 6, 2024 • 14:00 UTC 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 May 6, 2024 • 13:22 UTC 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 May 2, 2024 • 16:24 UTC 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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