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Central Garden & Pet Company CENT
Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods - NASDAQ - US
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$ 35.41
-0.902 %
$ 2.04 B
Market Cap
18.7
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CENT stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 35.4 USD, Central Garden & Pet Company is HIDDEN

CENT Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CENT stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 35.4 USD, Central Garden & Pet Company is HIDDEN

CENT Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CENT stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 35.4 USD, Central Garden & Pet Company is HIDDEN

CENT Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CENT

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1M -4%
6M -15%
1Y -9%
3Y 8%
5Y 35%
All
$44.0$44.0$43.0$43.0$42.0$42.0$41.0$41.0$40.0$40.0$39.0$39.0$38.0$38.0$37.0$37.0$36.0$36.0$35.0$35.0$34.0$34.0$33.0$33.015 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '2515 May15 MayJun '25Jun '25
FINANCIALS
3.2 B REVENUE
-3.31%
Growth Rates
1Year -3.31%
3Years -1.05%
5Years 6.08%
7Years 6.54%
10Years 7.15%
185 M OPERATING INCOME
-11.99%
Growth Rates
1Year -11.99%
3Years -10.02%
5Years 10.80%
7Years 2.49%
10Years 12.67%
109 M NET INCOME
-13.00%
Growth Rates
1Year -13.00%
3Years -10.56%
5Years 3.36%
7Years 4.61%
10Years 27.25%
395 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
3.47%
Growth Rates
1Year 3.47%
3Years 16.33%
5Years 14.01%
7Years 19.38%
10Years 12.06%
-105 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-204.17%
Growth Rates
1Year -204.17%
3Years 51.10%
5Years -6.64%
7Years 6.19%
10Years -11.57%
-25.4 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
32.26%
Growth Rates
1Year 32.26%
3Years -1.98%
5Years 25.49%
7Years -13.64%
10Years 0.87%
834 M REVENUE
26.98%
Growth Rates
1Year -3.31%
3Years -1.05%
5Years 6.08%
7Years 6.54%
10Years 7.15%
93.3 M OPERATING INCOME
233.40%
Growth Rates
1Year -11.99%
3Years -10.02%
5Years 10.80%
7Years 2.49%
10Years 12.67%
64.8 M NET INCOME
357.00%
Growth Rates
1Year -13.00%
3Years -10.56%
5Years 3.36%
7Years 4.61%
10Years 27.25%
-46.9 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
31.92%
Growth Rates
1Year 3.47%
3Years 16.33%
5Years 14.01%
7Years 19.38%
10Years 12.06%
-10.8 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-14.51%
Growth Rates
1Year -204.17%
3Years 51.10%
5Years -6.64%
7Years 6.19%
10Years -11.57%
-44.3 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
20.14%
Growth Rates
1Year 32.26%
3Years -1.98%
5Years 25.49%
7Years -13.64%
10Years 0.87%
Balance Sheet Central Garden & Pet Company
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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
21.21 %9.18 %22.71 %16.44 %30.46 %Total Assets$3.6b
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
10.65 %2.88 %12.29 %68.28 %5.89 %Total Liabilities$2.0b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Central Garden & Pet Company
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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
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RATIOS
29.49% GROSS MARGIN
29.49%
Averages
1Year 29.49%
3Years 29.27%
5Years 29.35%
7Years 29.54%
10Years 29.74%
5.79% OPERATING MARGIN
5.79%
Averages
1Year 5.79%
3Years 6.65%
5Years 6.59%
7Years 6.45%
10Years 6.54%
3.37% NET MARGIN
3.37%
Averages
1Year 3.37%
3Years 3.91%
5Years 4.16%
7Years 4.32%
10Years 3.85%
6.94% ROE
6.94%
Averages
1Year 6.94%
3Years 9.00%
5Years 10.13%
7Years 10.42%
10Years 9.97%
3.04% ROA
3.04%
Averages
1Year 3.04%
3Years 3.80%
5Years 4.28%
7Years 4.64%
10Years 4.50%
4.60% ROIC
4.60%
Averages
1Year 4.60%
3Years 5.65%
5Years 6.03%
7Years 6.38%
10Years 6.82%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Central Garden & Pet Company
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400m400m300m300m200m200m100m100m00(100m)(100m)(200m)(200m)20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Central Garden & Pet Company
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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 41.20%
CENT Average Price Target Wall Street Target
50.7 USD 43.09%
CENT Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
52 USD 46.85%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Central Garden & Pet Company
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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
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
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 - 2 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 The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage. 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 - 1 month ago
Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Momentum Stock The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage. zacks.com - 1 month 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. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Central Garden and Pet Focuses on Efficiency and Digital Growth CENT's focus on innovation, cost efficiency and digital growth positions it for sustained success in pet and garden care markets. zacks.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Central Garden & Pet Company CENT

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Packaged Foods
MARKET CAP $ 2.04 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