Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
NASDAQ: CENTConsumer DefensivePackaged FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 40.15 0.00%
CENT stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $2.51B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.87
- Forward P/E
- 13.14
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.70
- Dividend yield
- None
- Ex-dividend date
- Feb 6, 2007
- 52-week range
- 28.77 – 46.97
- Day range
- 39.94 – 40.83
- Volume / Avg
- 123.69K / 97.53K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 9.65M
52-week range
CENT stock today
Shares of Central Garden & Pet (CENT) finished higher on Oct 7 at $40.15, a gain of 0.32% or $0.13 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, CENT sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $28.77 to $46.97: 14.5% below the high, set on Aug 7, 2026 and 39.6% above the low. CENT is up 24.9% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 29.8%.
At 14.9x trailing earnings, Central Garden & Pet trades above the peer-group median of 13.2x. Its forward P/E of 13.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Central Garden & Pet
Company profileCentral 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Nicholas Lahanas
- Headquarters
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Employees
- 6,000
- IPO year
- 1993
- Website
- central.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (5 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$53.00+32.00%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 3
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Last payment
- $22.87
- Ex-dividend date
- Feb 6, 2007
Central Garden & Pet peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MZTIThe Marzetti Company | 100.43 | +0.23% | $2.74B | vs CENT |
| CENTACentral Garden & Pet Company Class A | 34.74 | +0.38% | $2.17B | vs CENT |
| UTZUtz Brands Inc Class A | 14.29 | +0.14% | $2.06B | vs CENT |
| FRPTFreshpet Inc. | 63.25 | +0.76% | $3.04B | vs CENT |
| POSTPost Holdings Inc. | 72.54 | -1.06% | $3.19B | vs CENT |
| NOMDNomad Foods Limited | 11.00 | +0.27% | $1.54B | vs CENT |
| FLOFlowers Foods Inc. | 5.84 | +1.74% | $1.24B | vs CENT |
| SENEBSeneca Foods Corp. Class B | 175.58 | -2.58% | $1.19B | vs CENT |
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Central Garden & Pet stock FAQ
What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price today?
CENT last traded at $40.15 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.32% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Central Garden & Pet pay a dividend?
Yes. Central Garden & Pet pays $0.00 per share annually. The most recent dividend of $22.87 had an ex-dividend date of Feb 6, 2007.
What is CENT's P/E ratio?
CENT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.87 and a forward P/E of 13.14, compared with a median of 13.2 for its closest peers.
Who is Central Garden & Pet's CEO?
Mr. Nicholas Lahanas is the chief executive officer of Central Garden & Pet Company, which has about 6,000 employees.
Has CENT ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CENT stock split was a 1277-for-1000 split on Feb 9, 2024.
What is the CENT 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CENT is $46.97 and the 52-week low is $28.77. The stock is currently 14.5% below its high.