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Central Garden & Pet Class A

30.31 USD
-0.48
1.56%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
30.51
+0.20
0.66%
1 day
-1.56%
5 days
-4.98%
1 month
-0.49%
3 months
-3.56%
6 months
4.30%
Year to date
-6.71%
1 year
-12.68%
5 years
29.70%
10 years
268.73%
 

About: Central Garden & Pet Co understands that home is central to life and has nurtured happy and healthy homes for over forty years. The segments of the company are the pet segment and garden segment. The company's trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a portfolio of more than sixty-five brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro, and Aqueon, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden and Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has offices across North America and Europe.

Employees: 6,450

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

180% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $56K | Put options by funds: $20K

2.36% more ownership

Funds ownership: 90.07% [Q3] → 92.43% (+2.36%) [Q4]

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.55B [Q3] → $1.62B (+$73.7M) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 27 | Existing positions closed: 27

3% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 78 | Existing positions reduced: 80

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 229 [Q3] → 226 (-3) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$31
2%
upside
Avg. target
$31
2%
upside
High target
$31
2%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Andrea Faria
0 / 0 met price target
2%upside
$31
Neutral
Maintained
11 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about CENTA published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Is Central Garden (CENTA) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Central Garden (CENTA) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Is Central Garden (CENTA) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Wall Street Analysts Believe Central Garden (CENTA) Could Rally 29.67%: Here's is How to Trade
The mean of analysts' price targets for Central Garden (CENTA) points to a 29.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Wall Street Analysts Believe Central Garden (CENTA) Could Rally 29.67%: Here's is How to Trade
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Image Herbicides Unveils New Brand Identity to Take the Guesswork out of Weed Control
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ImageForWeeds--Image® Herbicides, part of the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is making it easier than ever for homeowners to confidently tackle their weed problems with a bold new brand identity, packaging redesign, and refreshed positioning. Backed by consumer research, the herbicide brand's latest evolution aims to remove confusion and help consumers quickly identify the right weed killer for their specific needs—so they can kill mor.
Image Herbicides Unveils New Brand Identity to Take the Guesswork out of Weed Control
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Horse Care Brand Farnam Unveils Bold New Brand Vision, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Equine Care for the Next Generation
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #entertainment--Farnam, a trusted name in horse care for over 75 years and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is proud to introduce a revitalized brand identity that honors its 75-year legacy while boldly stepping into the future. The new look and feel across all products–-from supplements and grooming to fly control and deworming— is in keeping with the same dedication that horse owners have relied on for generations. This rebrand s.
Horse Care Brand Farnam Unveils Bold New Brand Vision, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Equine Care for the Next Generation
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Nylabone Celebrates 70th Birthday with Limited-Edition Chew Toys and a Special Give-Back Campaign
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #DogChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is marking its 70th birthday in a big way – with the release of a special limited-edition chew toy collection and a mission-driven initiative to give back to dogs in need. To celebrate the significant milestone, Nylabone's exclusive birthday collection features classic shapes and best-selling designs, all designed with the brand's signature orange color. Exclu.
Nylabone Celebrates 70th Birthday with Limited-Edition Chew Toys and a Special Give-Back Campaign
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
‘Home Improvement' Star Richard Karn Teams up With DoMyOwn as ‘Chief Solutions Officer', Helping Homeowners Take Charge of Their Lawn Care
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #celebritypartnership--DoMyOwn, the leading online destination for do-it-yourself professional-grade lawn care and pest control products—and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA)—is excited to welcome television personality and DIY home improvement expert Richard Karn as its new Chief Solutions Officer. In this role, Karn brings his trusted, approachable expertise to homeowners across the country, helping them navigate lawn care with confidence.
‘Home Improvement' Star Richard Karn Teams up With DoMyOwn as ‘Chief Solutions Officer', Helping Homeowners Take Charge of Their Lawn Care
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Ferry-Morse Welcomes Spring with Garden Get-Together Video Series; Shares 25% off Discount with Series
NORTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GardenGetTogether--Ferry-Morse, one of the leading and oldest gardening seed brands in the United States, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is ushering in Spring with its annual Garden Get-Together, now expanded to a video series. Starting Thursday, March 20, the first day of Spring, fresh episodes will drop every Tuesday and Thursday through April 22 on the Ferry-Morse Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or YouTube channels. Episodes wi.
Ferry-Morse Welcomes Spring with Garden Get-Together Video Series; Shares 25% off Discount with Series
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Alexandra Kay Partners with Arden to Launch Exclusive Outdoor Cushion Collection
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #OutdoorCushions--Country music artist Alexandra Kay has teamed up with Arden, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading name in outdoor furnishings, to design an exclusive line of durable and stylish outdoor cushions. This collaboration comes in the midst of Kay's tour, combining her passion for songwriting under the open sky with Arden's renowned outdoor furnishing. The Alexandra Kay x Arden Collection features three dist.
Alexandra Kay Partners with Arden to Launch Exclusive Outdoor Cushion Collection
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Does Central Garden (CENTA) Have the Potential to Rally 34.74% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
The consensus price target hints at a 34.7% upside potential for Central Garden (CENTA). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Does Central Garden (CENTA) Have the Potential to Rally 34.74% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
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