Central Garden & Pet Company Class A (CENTA)
NASDAQ: CENTAConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer SpecialtiesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 34.74 0.00%
CENTA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $2.17B
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.87
- Forward P/E
- 11.37
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.70
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 25.97 – 40.80
- Day range
- 34.40 – 35.07
- Volume / Avg
- 431.39K / 296.20K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 51.34M
52-week range
CENTA stock today
On Oct 7, CENTA ended the session at $34.74, adding $0.13 (0.38%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.9% below their 52-week high of $40.80, set on Aug 6, 2026 and 33.8% above the 52-week low of $25.97, in the middle of the past year's range. CENTA is up 19.0% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 23.9%.
At 12.9x trailing earnings, Central Garden & Pet trades in line with the peer-group median of 14.1x. Its forward P/E of 11.4x 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 Discretionary
- Industry
- Consumer Specialties
- CEO
- Mr. Nicholas Lahanas
- Headquarters
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Employees
- 6,000
- Website
- central.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (5 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$46.25+33.13%
- 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.
Central Garden & Pet peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSTSVestis Corporation | 13.94 | +0.14% | $1.84B | vs CENTA |
| CENTCentral Garden & Pet Company | 40.15 | +0.32% | $2.51B | vs CENTA |
| MOVMovado Group Inc. | 32.56 | -0.88% | $726.49M | vs CENTA |
| FOSLFossil Group Inc. | 7.08 | +0.28% | $418.70M | vs CENTA |
| SIGSignet Jewelers Limited | 103.38 | +1.25% | $3.96B | vs CENTA |
| ELAEnvela Corporation | 12.11 | -0.33% | $314.42M | vs CENTA |
| BRLTBrilliant Earth Group Inc. Class A | 1.41 | -1.40% | $143.61M | vs CENTA |
| EDUCEducational Development Corporation | 1.30 | -0.38% | $11.08M | vs CENTA |
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Central Garden & Pet stock FAQ
What is Central Garden & Pet's stock price today?
CENTA last traded at $34.74 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.38% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Central Garden & Pet pay a dividend?
No. Central Garden & Pet does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
What is CENTA's P/E ratio?
CENTA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.87 and a forward P/E of 11.37, compared with a median of 14.1 for its closest peers.
Who is Central Garden & Pet's CEO?
Mr. Nicholas Lahanas is the chief executive officer of Central Garden & Pet Company Class A, which has about 6,000 employees.
Has CENTA ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CENTA stock split was a 125-for-100 split on Feb 9, 2024.
What is the CENTA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CENTA is $40.80 and the 52-week low is $25.97. The stock is currently 14.9% below its high.