Central Garden & Pet Company
$ 37.57
1.82%
15 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 2,297,669,000 USD
- Current Price $ 37.57
- High / Low $ 37.68 / 36.42
- Stock P/E 15.06
- Book Value 25.30
- EPS 2.45
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-06
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.10 %
- 52 Week High 41.25
- 52 Week Low 28.77
About
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supply markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
Analyst Target Price
$46.50
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-11 | 2025-11-24 | 2025-08-07 | 2025-05-06 | 2025-02-05 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-08-07 | 2024-05-08 | 2024-02-07 | 2023-11-20 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-05-03 |
| Reported EPS | 0.21 | -0.16 | 1.52 | 1.04 | 0.21 | -0.1877 | 1.32 | 0.99 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 1.75 | 0.9 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.14 | -0.2 | 1.35 | 0.9319 | -0.0366 | -0.1943 | 1.21 | 0.8 | -0.17 | 0.07 | 1.48 | 0.95 |
| Surprise | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.1081 | 0.2466 | 0.0066 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.18 | -0.02 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Surprise Percentage | 50% | 20% | 12.5926% | 11.6% | 673.7705% | 3.3968% | 9.0909% | 23.75% | 105.8824% | -28.5714% | 18.2432% | -5.2632% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-06 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.07 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jan 1970 | |
|---|---|
| Payment Date | None |
| Amount | $29.2 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: CENT
2026-04-14 21:38:57
Central Garden & Pet (A) stock offers investors a play on the enduring pet ownership boom, operating as a leading marketer and producer of pet supplies, lawn, garden, and animal health products. The company's diversified portfolio, strong brand presence, and strategic acquisitions position it to capitalize on structural tailwinds like increasing pet humanization and demand for garden products. While facing risks like raw material inflation and competitive intensity, analyst views remain largely positive for long-term holders, emphasizing its defensive growth characteristics.
2026-04-14 15:38:56
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) has experienced significant share price momentum recently, with a 4.93% gain in 7 days and a 15.14% gain over 90 days. Despite this, the stock is considered undervalued with a fair value of $46.50 against a current trading price of US$38.10, indicating an 18.1% discount based on operational streamlining efforts. However, the company's Price/Earnings ratio of 15.2x, while cheaper than peers, is above a fair ratio of 14x, suggesting some valuation risk.
2026-04-14 13:38:56
Central Garden & Pet has partnered with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies to create a joint distribution venture, aiming for a stronger, more agile nationwide network. Central will retain a 20% ownership stake, with Phillips and its investors holding 80%, and the new entity will operate under the Phillips brand. This collaboration is expected to enhance distribution capabilities and expand the reach of Central's pet supplies portfolio.
2026-04-13 18:24:00
Central Garden & Pet and Phillips Pet Food & Supplies have formed a strategic pet distribution joint venture under the Phillips brand. This partnership aims to create a more efficient and nationwide distribution platform, combining their capabilities to enhance service for customers, employees, and vendors. Central Garden & Pet will receive cash proceeds and retain a 20% ownership stake, while Phillips and Axar Capital Management will hold the remaining 80%, with Blaine Phillips leading the new independent entity.
2026-04-13 16:09:36
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies and Central Garden & Pet have formed a strategic joint venture to enhance pet distribution services. This partnership aims to expand reach, improve service capabilities, and streamline the supply chain nationwide, creating an independent company with Phillips maintaining a controlling interest and Central Garden & Pet retaining a 20% stake. The new entity will offer a comprehensive portfolio across various pet categories, serving all major retail channels.
2026-04-13 15:09:36
Central Garden & Pet and Phillips Pet Food & Supplies are forming a strategic pet distribution joint venture to create a stronger, more agile nationwide distribution network. Central Garden & Pet will retain a 20% ownership stake and receive cash proceeds, while Phillips and Axar Capital Management LP will hold the remaining 80%. This partnership aims to accelerate growth, enhance customer service, and strengthen Central's focus on its branded portfolio within the "Central to Home" strategy.
