CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
At close
$33.92
+$0.01 (+0.01%) Close
Prev close $33.91
Open $33.92
Day high $33.92
Day low $33.92
Volume 58
Avg vol 304,134
Mkt cap
$2.12B
P/E ratio
12.24
FY Revenue
$3.16B
EPS
2.77
Gross Margin
32.21%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Company exhibits moderate positive price momentum over the last 3–6 months with the stock trading above key moving averages, while the 1-month pullback and mildly negative MACD suggest a period of consolidation. Fundamentally, the company combines solid profitability and free cash flow generation with conservative liquidity and leverage metrics, but faces slight revenue and earnings contraction on a trailing twelve-month basis. Valuation multiples appear modest relative to earnings, cash flow, and free cash flow yields, with short interest and news sentiment indicating no pronounced bearish positioning and a generally constructive industry backdrop.
AI summarized at 8:22 PM ET, 2026-03-25
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 56 SWING: 63 LONG: 71
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+38% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.38×
RSI
49.73 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.05 (Weak)
MACD: 0.22 Signal: 0.27
Long-Term
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: 0.48 Signal: 0.50
Intraday trend score 53.35

Latest news

CENTA 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 1 Negative: 0
Positive The Motley Fool • Micah Zimmerman
Could Investing $1,000 in CENTA Make You Richer?

Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) is an undervalued consumer goods company owning 65 pet care and lawn/garden brands. The company is spinning out its lower-margin distribution operations into a joint venture while retaining a 20% stake, allowing it to focus on higher-margin branded products. With improving margins, record sales, and a consensus price target 30% above current levels, the stock presents a compelling opportunity for patient investors seeking consumer exposure at a skeptical valuation.

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Sentiment note

The company is executing a strategic pivot to focus on higher-margin branded products by spinning out lower-margin distribution operations. Recent financial results show record net sales ($906M), improved gross margins, and rising operating income ($113.9M). The stock trades at $34.53 with a consensus price target of $44 (30% upside), suggesting the market undervalues the company's improving fundamentals and strategic clarity.

Neutral 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 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.

FNKO CENTA
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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