CENT
Central Garden & (CENT)
NASDAQ
$43.43+$0.46 (+1.08%)
Price as of Jun 23, 2026 3:06 PM EDT
  • $414.6M
    Market Cap
  • 22.11%
    1-Year Change
  • Packaged Foods
    Industry

Key Performance

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  • Earnings Score: 64
  • Momentum Score: 80
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 100
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Latest Research & News

Could Investing $1,000 in CENTA Make You Richer?

Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) is an undervalued consumer goods company owning 65 pet care and lawn/garden brands. The company is spinning out its lower-margin distribution operations into a joint venture while retaining a 20% stake, allowing it to focus on higher-margin branded products. With improving margins, record sales, and a consensus price target 30% above current levels, the stock presents a compelling opportunity for patient investors seeking consumer exposure at a skeptical valuation.

05/25/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Gordon Brothers Provides Strategic Advisory & $175M Integrated Asset Based Facility Featuring a RILO to Support Phillips Pet Food's Acquisition of Central Pet

Gordon Brothers provided $175 million in asset-based financing to support Phillips Pet Food's acquisition of Central Garden & Pet's distribution arm (Central Pet). The combined entity will become the largest pet distribution company in the United States. Gordon Brothers will serve as integration agent, providing real estate optimization, inventory rationalization, and operational support.

04/14/2026, 9:52 AM • Benzinga

Pet Grooming Products Market Size, Trends and Growth Forecast 2026-2032: Product Categories, Pet Types, End-User Segments, Distribution Channels, Regions, Technologies, Companies

The global pet grooming products market is projected to grow from USD 16.30 billion in 2026 to USD 23.87 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.43%. The market is experiencing transformation driven by premiumization, omnichannel retail strategies, sustainability demands, and supply chain adjustments due to U.S. tariff changes. Key trends include wellness-focused formulations, digital-physical retail integration, and enhanced regulatory compliance.

01/19/2026, 4:51 AM • GlobeNewswire

Barkworthies® Hickory Smoked Bully + Collagen Chews Named “Dog Treat Innovation of the Year” In 2025 Pet Innovation Awards

Barkworthies received the 2025 Pet Innovation Award for its Hickory Smoked Bully + Collagen Chews, a unique dog treat featuring a dual-layer design with collagen benefits and hickory smoking process that reduces odor while supporting dental health.

10/21/2025, 2:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

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Statistics

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Day Range
$42.69
$43.56
$42.96
1-Year Range
$28.98
$43.18
$42.96
Latest Close$42.96
Change
-$0.22 (-0.51%)
Volume54,266
Market Cap$414.6M
Shares Outstanding9.7M
P/E (TTM)15.59
Diluted EPS (TTM)$2.76
Enterprise Value$953.9M

Information as of 06/22/2026

Company Profile

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO
https://www.central.com
$414.6M
Market Cap
$171.5M
Net Income
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods
1340 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94597
(925) 948-4000

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 containment, grooming items, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, enclosures, habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative 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. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, eCommerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

Key Executives

  • Nicholas Lahanas
  • John Edward Hanson
  • John D. Walker
  • Howard A. Machek
  • Brad Smith

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Mutual Funds975.3M (83.35%)
  • Institutions190.3M (16.26%)
  • Insiders4.6M (0.39%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)