CENTA$29.16
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BuyCentral Garden & Pet Company demonstrates solid fundamentals with consistent performance and a manageable debt level. Thematic tailwinds in pet and garden markets are positive, but recent technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation. Suitable for investors seeking exposure to consumer staples with moderate growth potential.
Thematic
The company benefits from strong underlying demand in both the pet and garden sectors, which are generally resilient. However, specific growth catalysts or disruptive innovations appear less pronounced compared to high-growth tech sectors.
Fundamental
Central Garden & Pet Company exhibits strong financial health with a solid balance sheet and consistent profitability. While revenue has seen a slight decline recently, profitability remains robust, and the company manages its debt effectively.
Technical
The stock is trading within a range, showing mixed signals. While it's above key long-term moving averages, short-term indicators suggest a lack of strong momentum and potential for sideways movement or a slight decline.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Pet Supplies Market | 85 |
| Lawn & Garden Market | 70 |
| Brand Strength | 75 |
| E-commerce Integration | 65 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 65 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 45 |
| Profitability | 70 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 75 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
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Strong Earnings Growth
Central Garden & Pet Company reported an EPS of $1.04 for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025, surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.94 by 10.64%. The company also beat the Q2 2024 EPS estimate, reporting $0.99 against an estimate of $0.76. Furthermore, the Q1 2025 EPS of $0.21 significantly beat the estimate of -$0.03, an 800% surprise.
Positive Analyst Outlook
The average analyst rating for CENTA stock is a 'Buy'. With 4 analysts covering the stock, the consensus price target is $37, suggesting a potential upside of 21.55% from the current price. Some analysts have even raised their price targets, with Canaccord Genuity reiterating a 'Buy' with an increased target of $45.
Bearish Points (7)
Elevated P/S Ratio in Some Periods
While the TTM P/S ratio is 0.74, some quarterly P/S ratios have been as high as 2.0 or 2.2 (Q1 2025, Q4 2024), which could indicate periods of higher valuation that may be difficult to sustain if growth falters.
Slowing Revenue Growth
While revenue has seen growth in some quarters (e.g., Q1 FY25 net sales increased 3%), the overall annual revenue for fiscal year ending September 28, 2024, was $3.20B, down -3.31% year-over-year. Revenue for the last twelve months is $3.16B, down -4.60% year-over-year.
Calendar
August 2025
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Next Earnings Date
H: $1.40
A: $1.30
L: $1.05
H: 1.03B
A: 991.62M
L: 953.80M
Profile
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 products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and 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 is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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40.60 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CENTA have a max estimate of 50.00 and a min estimate of 31.00.
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