Consumer Defensive -
Packaged Foods - NASDAQ - US
$ 34.44
0.35 %
$ 1.98 B
Market Cap
18.32
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE
Balance Sheet
Central Garden & Pet Company
| Current Assets | 1.89 B |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 754 M |
| Receivables | 326 M |
| Other Current Assets | 807 M |
| Non-Current Assets | 1.67 B |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 |
| PP&E | 584 M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 1.08 B |
| Current Liabilities | 515 M |
| Accounts Payable | 213 M |
| Short-Term Debt | 57.6 M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 245 M |
| Non-Current Liabilities | 1.48 B |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.36 B |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 118 M |
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall
Central Garden & Pet Company
| Revenue | 3.2 B |
| Cost Of Revenue | 2.26 B |
| Gross Profit | 944 M |
| Operating Expenses | 758 M |
| Operating Income | 185 M |
| Other Expenses | 76.1 M |
| Net Income | 109 M |
RATIOS
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis
Central Garden & Pet Company
| Net Income | 109 M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 90.8 M |
| Capital Expenditures | -43.1 M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 20.6 M |
| Change in Working Capital | 80.8 M |
| Others | 74.1 M |
| Free Cash Flow | 352 M |
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets
Central Garden & Pet Company
Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for CENT of $50.7 , with forecasts ranging from
a
low of
$50 to a high of $52 .
CENT Lowest Price Target
Wall Street Target
50 USD
45.18%
CENT Average Price Target
Wall Street Target
50.7 USD
47.12%
CENT Highest Price Target
Wall Street Target
52 USD
50.99%
4. DIVIDEND
ANALYSIS
CENT does not distribute dividends.
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership
Central Garden & Pet Company
Sold
0-3 MONTHS
3.79 M USD 2
3-6 MONTHS
636 K USD 3
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
2.15 M USD 3
Bought
0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
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7. News
New Nubz Chew Treats from Nylabone Add a Burst of Flavor to the Dog Days of Summer
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #DogTreats--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is bringing even more tail-wagging joy to treat time with the launch of Nubz® Flavor Bursts chew treats – a flavorful addition to its popular Nubz® dog treat line, just in time for summer snacking. Made with real cheddar cheese and irresistible bacon flavor, these natural chew treats are crafted using innovative technology that encapsulates savory flavor burst.
businesswire.com
- 1 week ago
Central Garden & Pet to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Virtual Oppenheimer 25th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Garden--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced its participation in the virtual Oppenheimer 25th Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference, taking place on Monday, June 9, 2025. Brad Smith, CFO, will take part in a fireside chat at 3:45 PM ET (12:45 PM PT), where he will discuss Central's most recent financial results and strategic growth initiatives. In addit.
businesswire.com
- 3 weeks ago
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Friederike Edelmann – Vice President-Investor Relations Niko Lahanas – Chief Executive Officer Brad Smith – Chief Financial Officer John Hanson – President-Pet Consumer Products J.D. Walker – President-Garden Consumer Products Conference Call Participants Bill Chappell – Truist Securities Brad Thomas – KeyBanc Capital Markets Jim Chartier – Monness, Crespi, Hardt Peter Lukas – CJS Securities Brian McNamara – Canaccord Genuity Shovana Chowdhury – JPMorgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by.
seekingalpha.com
- 1 month ago
Central Garden & Pet Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y
CENT's Q2 results reflect solid performance amid headwinds, with improved margins and EPS fueled by productivity gains despite a softer top-line performance.
zacks.com
- 1 month ago
Central Garden (CENT) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
Central Garden (CENT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.99 per share a year ago.
zacks.com
- 1 month ago
Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #FinancialResults--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ended March 29, 2025. “We are pleased with our solid second-quarter results. Despite expected softer sales, our continued focus on improving productivity and execution of our Cost and Simplicity program drove margin and earnings per share growth above last year's.
businesswire.com
- 1 month ago
Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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zacks.com
- 1 month ago
Earnings Preview: Central Garden (CENT) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Central Garden (CENT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
zacks.com
- 1 month ago
Central Garden & Pet to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #FinancialResults--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will release its fiscal 2025 second quarter results for the period ending March 29, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. On the same day, Central will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, to review these results and to provide a busines.
businesswire.com
- 1 month ago
Driven by Concert Goers Need for Comfortable Seating, Outdoor Furnishings Leader Arden Launches Exclusive Red Rocks Cushion With Denver Artists
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #entertainmentpartnership--Leading outdoor furnishings brand Arden, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is bringing comfort and style to Red Rocks Amphitheatre with the launch of an exclusive, artist-designed Red Rocks Cushion. Created in collaboration with local Denver artist duo Magik Studios, the custom cushion, inspired by the colors of Red Rocks, blends functionality with artistic expression, offering concertgoers a comfortable seating solut.
businesswire.com
- 2 months ago
Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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- 2 months ago
Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Central Garden (CENT) Now
Central Garden (CENT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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- 2 months ago
8. Profile
Summary
Central Garden & Pet Company CENT
COUNTRY
US
INDUSTRY
Packaged Foods
MARKET CAP
$ 1.98 B
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Description
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 grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. The Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle 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, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.
Contact
1340 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
https://www.central.com
IPO
Date
July 15, 1992
Employees
6000
Officers
Ms. Marilyn Leahy
Interim Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. John Edward Hanson
President of Pet Consumer Products
Mr. Chris Walter
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Howard A. Machek CPA
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Joyce McCarthy
General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. John D. Walker III
President of Garden Consumer Products
Ms. Friederike Edelmann
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Nicholas Lahanas
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Bradley G. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. William E. Brown
Founder & Chairman