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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:
34.93%
Stock News
Is Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?
Here is how Central Garden (CENT) and People (PPLI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock?
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Ashley Tisdale Teams Up with Nylabone to Celebrate a New Kind of Chew Toy
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) that helps dogs live fuller and happier lives, is redefining chew time with the brand's first chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef. To share this indulgent chewing experience for dogs with pet parents, Nylabone is partnering with actress, entrepreneur, and devoted dog mom Ashley Tisdale. As a dog mom, Ashley echoes Nylabone'.
Central Garden & Pet Announces Garden Segment Leadership Transition
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 a planned leadership transition for its Garden segment. J.D. Walker, President, Garden Consumer Products, will retire from that role effective September 26, 2026, at which point Jason Barnes, Executive Vice President, Garden Consumer Products, will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and servi.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Acquires New Shares in Central Garden & Pet Company $CENT
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in Central Garden and Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 41,593 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,613,000. Public Employees
Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Central Garden & Pet Chairman Sells 3,900 Shares for $152,100
The insider reported an indirect sale of 3,900 shares for $152,100. This transaction represents a 0.3% reduction in total equity holdings, which remain substantial at approximately 1.3 million shares.
Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Virtual Investor Meetings with KeyBanc Capital Markets
Central Garden and Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that Brad Smith,
Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Virtual Investor Meetings with KeyBanc Capital Markets
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that Brad Smith, Central's Chief Financial Officer, will participate in virtual investor meetings hosted by KeyBanc Capital Markets on September 1, 2026. For registration and participation details, please contact your KeyBanc Capital Markets sales representative. A replay of the group meeting will be posted aft.
Bank of America Corp DE Sells 28,826 Shares of Central Garden & Pet Company $CENT
Bank of America Corp DE cut its holdings in shares of Central Garden and Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) by 16.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 144,508 shares of the company's stock after selling 28,826 shares during the quarter.
Are Investors Undervaluing Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Right Now?
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Central Garden & Pet Company: The 10% FCF Yield PE Arbitrage Nobody's Pricing In
Central Garden & Pet offers 45% upside to a $65 base-case target, driven by discounted valuation and strategic expansion. The TRIXIE acquisition establishes CENT as a global leader, unlocking European growth and M&A opportunities at attractive multiples. Portfolio optimization and a shift to branded products have expanded margins to ~13%, with 10.3% FCF yield and robust buybacks.
Is Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
Here is how Central Garden (CENT) and Gray Media (GTN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Central Garden & Pet Eyes Record Profits, European Expansion With TRIXIE Deal
Central Garden & Pet NASDAQ: CENT executives said the company is entering a period of record profitability, expanding margins and increased acquisition activity as it simplifies its operating structure and pursues growth in pet and garden products.
Central Garden & Pet Beats on Q3 Earnings, Raises FY26 EPS Outlook
Central Garden & Pet posts Q3 earnings beat, expands margins and raises FY2026 EPS outlook on strong execution and portfolio optimization.
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