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CENTA
$37.77+0.54 (+1.45%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 12
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Central Garden & Pet Company in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $37.77. Wall Street consensus targets $43.50 (4 analysts), implying a +15.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $38.15, remaining 19.8% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 75/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +15.2% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $906.15M↑ | $617.37M↓ | $678.18M↓ | $960.91M↑ | $833.54M |
| Gross Profit | $299.56M↑ | $190.61M↓ | $196.54M↓ | $332.01M↑ | $273.08M |
| Operating Income | $113.94M↑ | $16.53M↑ | -$6.40M↓ | $135.13M↑ | $93.32M |
| Net Income | $79.42M↑ | $6.84M↑ | -$9.81M↓ | $95.01M↑ | $63.63M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 do...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.38%
Volume
Today's trading volume
320,581
Recent News
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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