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Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods - NASDAQ - US
$ 36.92
0.435 %
$ 2.2 B
Market Cap
17.01
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

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.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one CENT stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 36.9 USD, Central Garden & Pet Company is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CENT

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FINANCIALS
3.31 B REVENUE
-0.85%
211 M OPERATING INCOME
-18.99%
126 M NET INCOME
-17.41%
382 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
1221.46%
-34.6 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
75.81%
-37.6 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
43.80%
996 M REVENUE
10.69%
116 M OPERATING INCOME
24.07%
79.7 M NET INCOME
28.61%
286 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
1266.92%
-14.3 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-45.79%
-2.84 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
47.34%
Balance Sheet Decomposition Central Garden & Pet Company
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Current Assets 1.71 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 489 M
Receivables 333 M
Other Current Assets 886 M
Non-Current Assets 1.67 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 565 M
Other Non-Current Assets 1.11 B
Current Liabilities 458 M
Accounts Payable 191 M
Short-Term Debt 50.8 M
Other Current Liabilities 216 M
Non-Current Liabilities 1.47 B
Long-Term Debt 1.32 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 144 M
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Central Garden & Pet Company
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Revenue 3.31 B
Cost Of Revenue 2.36 B
Gross Profit 947 M
Operating Expenses 746 M
Operating Income 211 M
Other Expenses 84.5 M
Net Income 126 M
RATIOS
28.60% GROSS MARGIN
28.60%
6.36% OPERATING MARGIN
6.36%
3.80% NET MARGIN
3.80%
8.66% ROE
8.66%
3.72% ROA
3.72%
6.19% ROIC
6.19%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Central Garden & Pet Company
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Net Income 126 M
Depreciation & Amortization 87.7 M
Capital Expenditures -54 M
Stock-Based Compensation 28 M
Change in Working Capital 87.5 M
Others 41.1 M
Free Cash Flow 328 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 35.43%
CENT Average Price Target Wall Street Target
50.7 USD 37.23%
CENT Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
52 USD 40.85%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
22.9 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Central Garden & Pet Company
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
2.1 M USD 2
3-6 MONTHS
26.5 M USD 3
6-9 MONTHS
3.19 M USD 5
9-12 MONTHS
830 K 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
Date Value Insider Amount Avg Price
2 months ago
Aug 30, 2024
Sell 2.01 M USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 60000
33.5363 USD
2 months ago
Aug 19, 2024
Sell 85.7 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2500
34.2752 USD
3 months ago
Aug 13, 2024
Sell 48.7 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 1486
32.8001 USD
5 months ago
May 30, 2024
Sell 25.4 M USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 700000
36.25 USD
8 months ago
Feb 20, 2024
Sell 91.1 K USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 2485
36.6564 USD
8 months ago
Feb 23, 2024
Sell 39.4 K USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 1055
37.3883 USD
8 months ago
Feb 29, 2024
Sell 24.4 K USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 650
37.4782 USD
5 months ago
May 31, 2024
Sell 926 K USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 24847
37.2703 USD
6 months ago
May 16, 2024
Sell 170 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 4218
40.3135 USD
6 months ago
May 15, 2024
Sell 400 K USD
LAHANAS NICHOLAS
Chief Financial Officer
- 10000
40.0019 USD
6 months ago
May 14, 2024
Sell 400 K USD
Machek Howard
Chief Accounting Officer
- 10000
40.05 USD
6 months ago
May 13, 2024
Sell 365 K USD
Hanson John Edward
other: President Pet Consumer Product
- 9132.5
39.9768 USD
6 months ago
May 13, 2024
Sell 1.2 M USD
LAHANAS NICHOLAS
Chief Financial Officer
- 30000
39.978 USD
9 months ago
Feb 15, 2024
Sell 17.4 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 400
43.6 USD
9 months ago
Feb 15, 2024
Sell 74.6 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2000
37.2838 USD
9 months ago
Feb 13, 2024
Sell 198 K USD
Hanson John Edward
other: President Pet Consumer Product
- 5321
37.1901 USD
9 months ago
Feb 14, 2024
Sell 182 K USD
Machek Howard
Chief Accounting Officer
- 5000
36.4 USD
9 months ago
Feb 12, 2024
Sell 493 K USD
LAHANAS NICHOLAS
Chief Financial Officer
- 13101
37.64 USD
9 months ago
Feb 13, 2024
Sell 198 K USD
Hanson John Edward
other: President Pet Consumer Product
- 5321
37.1901 USD
11 months ago
Dec 05, 2023
Sell 235 K USD
Hanson John Edward
- 6000
39.2337 USD
11 months ago
Nov 28, 2023
Sell 101 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2800
36.2156 USD
1 year ago
Aug 31, 2023
Sell 99.7 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2440
40.8702 USD
1 year ago
Aug 23, 2023
Sell 452 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 11000
41.0651 USD
1 year ago
Aug 15, 2023
Sell 32.3 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 777
41.62 USD
1 year ago
Aug 07, 2023
Sell 1.05 M USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 22950
45.6405 USD
1 year ago
Aug 07, 2023
Sell 111 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 2611
42.6789 USD
1 year ago
Aug 07, 2023
Sell 281 K USD
Hanson John Edward
Senior Vice President
- 6593
42.6258 USD
1 year ago
Aug 07, 2023
Sell 128 K USD
Machek Howard
Chief Accounting Officer
- 3000
42.65 USD
1 year ago
May 30, 2023
Sell 48.6 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 1399
34.7528 USD
1 year ago
Feb 16, 2023
Sell 3.94 M USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 100000
39.35 USD
1 year ago
Feb 16, 2023
Sell 626 K USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 15671
39.9645 USD
1 year ago
Dec 01, 2022
Sell 132 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 3400
38.7339 USD
2 years ago
Aug 25, 2022
Sell 203 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 5000
40.5565 USD
2 years ago
Aug 16, 2022
Sell 276 K USD
Hanson John Edward
Senior Vice President
- 6466
42.6465 USD
2 years ago
May 13, 2022
Sell 305 K USD
LAHANAS NICHOLAS
Chief Financial Officer
- 7306
41.78 USD
2 years ago
Feb 24, 2022
Sell 84.5 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 2000
42.2611 USD
2 years ago
Feb 25, 2022
Sell 84.4 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 2000
42.2217 USD
3 years ago
Aug 27, 2021
Sell 190 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 4500
42.2968 USD
3 years ago
Aug 19, 2021
Bought 100 K USD
Myers Daniel P.
Director
+ 2375
42.15 USD
3 years ago
Aug 16, 2021
Sell 99 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2300
43.0241 USD
3 years ago
Aug 10, 2021
Sell 104 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2383
43.6202 USD
3 years ago
Jul 07, 2021
Sell 33.4 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 716
46.65 USD
3 years ago
May 24, 2021
Sell 353 K USD
Walker John D. III
President, Garden Consumer Pro
- 6976
50.6706 USD
3 years ago
May 10, 2021
Sell 642 K USD
Yuhas George A.
General Counsel
- 11865
54.13 USD
4 years ago
Aug 25, 2020
Sell 343 K USD
Machek Howard
Chief Accounting Officer
- 9000
38.1 USD
4 years ago
Aug 18, 2020
Sell 69 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 1806
38.2304 USD
4 years ago
Jun 17, 2020
Sell 2.22 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 67
33.13 USD
4 years ago
May 19, 2020
Sell 169 K USD
Machek Howard
Chief Accounting Officer
- 5000
33.8 USD
4 years ago
May 19, 2020
Sell 6.3 M USD
BROWN WILLIAM E
Chairman
- 185427
34 USD
4 years ago
May 13, 2020
Sell 409 K USD
Yuhas George A.
General Counsel
- 12747
32.0881 USD
4 years ago
May 13, 2020
Sell 87.2 K USD
BALOUSEK JOHN
Director
- 2627
33.1803 USD
4 years ago
May 13, 2020
Sell 70.8 K USD
BALOUSEK JOHN
Director
- 2000
35.4244 USD
4 years ago
May 11, 2020
Sell 322 K USD
Colligan Thomas J
Director
- 10079
31.9161 USD
4 years ago
May 11, 2020
Sell 1.62 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 50
32.44 USD
4 years ago
Dec 04, 2019
Bought 260 K USD
Cofer Timothy P.
CEO
+ 10000
26 USD
4 years ago
Dec 03, 2019
Bought 260 K USD
Cofer Timothy P.
CEO
+ 10000
25.9981 USD
5 years ago
Aug 06, 2019
Bought 22 K USD
Colligan Thomas J
Director
+ 1000
21.97 USD
5 years ago
Aug 06, 2019
Bought 65.7 K USD
Colligan Thomas J
Director
+ 3000
21.9 USD
5 years ago
Jun 18, 2019
Sell 43.1 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 1644
26.2361 USD
5 years ago
May 31, 2019
Sell 86.4 K USD
ROETH GEORGE C
President and CEO
- 3398
25.4224 USD
5 years ago
May 23, 2019
Sell 95.4 K USD
ROETH GEORGE C
President and CEO
- 3595
26.5279 USD
5 years ago
May 17, 2019
Sell 63.3 K USD
SPRINGER MARY BETH
Director
- 2325
27.2382 USD
5 years ago
Jan 16, 2019
Sell 67.5 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 1944
34.6968 USD
5 years ago
Dec 03, 2018
Bought 99.8 K USD
EDWARDS MICHAEL
Director
+ 2930
34.07 USD
5 years ago
Nov 30, 2018
Sell 496 K USD
Yuhas George A.
General Counsel
- 16251
30.5001 USD
6 years ago
Sep 18, 2018
Sell 71.8 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 1977
36.3007 USD
6 years ago
May 21, 2018
Sell 204 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 5000
40.8806 USD
6 years ago
May 22, 2018
Sell 93.7 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2300
40.7598 USD
6 years ago
May 23, 2018
Sell 105 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 2600
40.5679 USD
6 years ago
May 16, 2018
Sell 195 K USD
PENNINGTON BROOKS III
Director
- 5181
37.6418 USD
6 years ago
May 15, 2018
Sell 377 K USD
Reed Michael A
Executive Vice President
- 10033
37.5991 USD
6 years ago
May 11, 2018
Sell 73.2 K USD
Colligan Thomas J
Director
- 2000
36.62 USD
6 years ago
May 11, 2018
Sell 597 K USD
Reed Michael A
Executive Vice President
- 16365
36.5 USD
6 years ago
Feb 27, 2018
Sell 261 K USD
Ranelli John
Director
- 7000
37.2625 USD
7. News
Earnings Preview: Central Garden (CENT) Q4 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 - 5 days ago
Central Garden & Pet Releases 2022/2023 Impact Report WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralImpact--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, released its Impact Report for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 underscoring the company's commitment to protecting the planet, cultivating its communities and empowering its employees. The report highlights Central's work to advance the company's environmental, social and governance initiatives to support the growth and success of i. businesswire.com - 1 week ago
Central Garden & Pet Company: Generating Consistent And Sustainable FCF Across Different Economic Cycles Central Garden & Pet Company reported a 3% YoY sales decline in 3Q24, with gross margins improving but operating and net incomes declining. The company's revenue outlook remains weak due to poor consumer sentiment, unfavorable weather, softer pet adoptions, and macroeconomic pressures. The Cost & Simplicity program has yet to significantly improve financials, with operating costs remaining elevated despite some margin improvements. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days In late 2023, many analysts called for 2024 to be the year of a small-cap stock renaissance. These stocks were battered as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates. benzinga.com - 1 month ago
3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days In late 2023, many analysts called for 2024 to be the year of a small-cap stock renaissance. These stocks were battered as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates. benzinga.com - 1 month ago
CENT Declines 23% From 52-Week High: Will the Stock Rebound? Central Garden & Pet is grappling with sales declines in the Pet and Garden segments due to macroeconomic factors and adverse weather. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Central Garden & Pet Appoints Niko Lahanas as CEO and Brad Smith as CFO WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Garden--Central Garden & Pet Appoints Niko Lahanas as CEO and Brad Smith as CFO. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Is Central Garden & Pet Stock Hold or Sell Post Q3 Earnings? CENT is grappling with weak performance in its Pet and Garden segments, compounded by shifts in consumer demand. zacks.com - 2 months ago
CENT Stock Declines 11% in 3 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell? Central Garden & Pet Company is facing softness in new pet adoptions as well as lower foot traffic at home center retailers. zacks.com - 2 months ago
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 22nd BW, CENT and KOF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 22, 2024. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Nylabone Named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by Pet Sustainability Coalition NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone®, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) has been named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). This award recognizes the highest-achieving companies in the pet industry that are committed to social and environmental responsibility across all areas of their business. The Nylabone brand, which initially joined PSC as an Advocate member in 2022, earned accreditation in 2023. businesswire.com - 3 months ago
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Start Time: 16:30 January 1, 0000 5:23 PM ET Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 07, 2024, 16:30 PM ET Company Participants Mary Beth Springer - Interim CEO Niko Lahanas - CFO J.D. Walker - President, Garden Consumer Products John Hanson - President, Pet Consumer Products Friederike Edelmann - VP, IR and Corporate Sustainability Conference Call Participants Brad Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Bill Chappell - Truist Securities Jim Chartier - Monness, Crespi and Hardt Brian McNamara - Canaccord Genuity Shovana Chowdhury - JPMorgan William Reuter - Bank of America Carla Casella - JPMorgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Q3 Earnings Beat, Organic Sales Fall Central Garden & Pet's (CENT) third-quarter results reflect a net sales decline of 6.1% in the Garden segment. Nonetheless, the company has been containing costs and simplifying its portfolio. zacks.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Central Garden & Pet Company CENT

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Packaged Foods
MARKET CAP $ 2.2 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 6700
Officers Mr. Brad Smith Chief Financial Officer Ms. Marilyn Leahy Interim Senior Vice President of Human Resources Mr. William E. Brown Founder & Chairman Mr. Nicholas Lahanas Chief Executive Officer & Director Ms. Joyce McCarthy General Counsel & Secretary Mr. John D. Walker III President of Garden Consumer Products Mr. Glen S. Axelrod Senior Vice President of Dog & Cat Brands Mr. John Edward Hanson President of Pet Consumer Products Mr. Chris Walter Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer Ms. Friederike Edelmann Vice President of Investor Relations