Can Central Garden's Pet Innovation Fuel Next Growth Phase?
CENT is investing in innovation and core pet brands to drive growth, strengthen retailer relationships and expand higher-margin categories.
CENT - Central Garden & Pet Company
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$54.00
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HIGH:
$54.00
LOW:
$54.00
MEDIAN:
$54.00
CONSENSUS:
$54.00
UPSIDE:
27.39%
Stock News
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Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Shares Surge 4.9% -- What GF Score of 78 Tells Investors
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Central Garden & Pet Proudly Supports Lindsay Wildlife Experience Through Volunteerism, In-Kind Donations, and Financial Support
Central Garden and Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, is deepening its commitment to
Central Garden & Pet Proudly Supports Lindsay Wildlife Experience Through Volunteerism, In-Kind Donations, and Financial Support
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralImpact--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, is deepening its commitment to local wildlife care and conservation through its support of Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. By combining employee volunteer efforts with in-kind donations and a $50,000 contribution toward Lindsay's new aviary expansion project, Central is helping strengthen the organization's capac.
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Farnam Celebrates 80 Years of Horse Care With New Innovations and the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BarnLife--Farnam, a trusted leader in horse care for 80 years and part of the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, is celebrating its anniversary by continuing its commitment to horse owners through trusted horse care solutions, continued innovation, and the launch of the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes. Since 1946, Farnam has helped support horses from head to hoof with trusted products across fly control, supplements, grooming, leather care, dewormers and rodenticides. Passed down.
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Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Investor Conferences
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #FinancialResults--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that members of its management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences and host meetings with institutional investors: CJS Securities 2nd annual Spring Virtual 1x1 Conference (May 13) Virtual – Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer; John Jordan, CFO, Garden Segment; and Friederike Ed.
CENT Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Pet and Garden Sales
Central Garden & Pet posts a Q2 earnings beat as Pet and Garden sales rise, margins improve and both segments deliver strong operating growth.
Central Garden & Pet Company's Becoming A Good Boy (Rating Upgrade)
Central Garden & Pet Company is upgraded from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' as financial performance and segment stability improve. Both Pet and Garden segments posted revenue and profit growth, with Pet segment strength driven by consumables and market share gains. CENT trades at attractive valuation multiples, ranking as the cheapest among peers on an EV/EBITDA basis.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Central Garden (CENT) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Central Garden (CENT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.04 per share a year ago.
Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026. “We continued to build on our solid start to the year, ending the quarter with higher sales, expanded operating margins, and increased earnings per share versus last year, driven by consistent execution and improving performa.
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Price Targets
Use CENTA price target raised to $54 from $51 at Canaccord
$54.00
(was $36.83)
Brian McNamara
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Canaccord Genuity
Use CENTA price target raised to $51 from $50 at Canaccord
$51.00
(was $35.11)
Canaccord Genuity
Argus Upgrades Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) to Buy
$50.00
(was $45.35)
John Staszak
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Argus Research
Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) PT Raised to $50 at Truist Securities
$50.00
(was $46.50)
Bill Chappell
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Truist Financial
Canaccord Genuity Starts Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) at Buy, 'Organic Growth & Robust Market Share'
$52.00
(was $41.25)
Brian McNamara
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Canaccord Genuity