CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
Last
$34.54
−$0.09 (−0.27%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $34.54 +$0.00 (+0.01%) 8:11 AM ET
Prev close $34.63
Open $34.62
Day high $34.96
Day low $34.16
Volume 226,085
Avg vol 287,100
Mkt cap
$2.15B
P/E ratio
13.98
FY Revenue
$3.09B
EPS
2.47
Gross Margin
32.11%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Company shows constructive short- to medium-term price momentum, with the stock trading above key moving averages and multiple bullish technical signals. Fundamentally, the company combines steady profitability, improving earnings, and strong liquidity with muted top-line growth and modest pressure on operating cash flow. Valuation multiples and free cash flow yield appear undemanding in general terms, while moderate leverage and non-trivial days-to-cover on short interest introduce elements of risk.
AI summarized at 1:33 AM ET, 2026-02-03
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 68 LONG: 74
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+8% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.08×
RSI
68.26 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.04 Signal: -0.04
Short-Term
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: 1.22 Signal: 1.18
Long-Term
+0.20 (Strong)
MACD: 1.54 Signal: 1.34
Intraday trend score 58.62

Latest news

CENTA 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
Central Garden (CENTA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Central Garden (CENTA) 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
A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK) Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates

A-Mark (AMRK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -53.33% and 19.52%, 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
Funko-A (FNKO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release

Funko-A (FNKO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Are Investors Undervaluing Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) 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 momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Central Garden (CENTA) to Report Q2 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Central Garden (CENTA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
How Much Upside is Left in Central Garden (CENTA)? Wall Street Analysts Think 26.23%

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 26.2% in Central Garden (CENTA). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Why Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Might be a Great Pick

Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Benjamin Rains
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