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Central Garden & Pet (CENT)
NASDAQ:CENT
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CENT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$32.17 - $51.71
Previous Close$40.04
Volume552.38K
Average Volume (3M)127.77K
Market Cap
$2.32B
Enterprise Value$2.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$753.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2025EPS Estimate
-$0.02Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 09, 2024Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.61
Shares Outstanding65,594,273
10 Day Avg. Volume143,977
30 Day Avg. Volume127,770
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.21
Alpha0.00500
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)1.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.83
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)3.30
P/FCF Ratio3.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.50Price Target Upside-3.85% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Central Garden Pet News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Central Garden Pet Enhances Leadership and Ups Share Buyback
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Central Garden & Pet Reports 2024 Financial Results
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Central Garden Pet Announces New CEO and CFO AppointmentsPremiumPre-Earnings
Is CENT a Buy, Before Earnings?Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital StrategyInvestments in digital initiatives have driven significant growth in ecommerce sales, indicating a successful adaptation to online market trends.
Leadership And ManagementThe strong relationship and trust between the Chairman and the newly appointed CEO are seen as a positive outcome for the company's leadership stability.
Operational EfficiencyThe company's focus on cost reduction and elimination of unproductive SKUs is expected to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
Bears Say
Inventory Write DownCENT will report a write down of $15m to $20m in grass seed inventory as the company must value the inventory at the lower of cost or market value.
Organic GrowthThe Garden segment posted organic growth of -4%, indicating a decline in sales performance.
Weather ImpactCold and wet weather in April and May, combined with record heat in June, has depressed sales across most garden categories.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CENT FAQ
What was Central Garden & Pet’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Garden & Pet lowest stock price was $32.17 and its highest was $51.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Garden & Pet’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Central Garden & Pet’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Garden & Pet’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 05, 2025 which is in 45 days.
How were Central Garden & Pet’s earnings last quarter?
Central Garden & Pet released its earnings results on Nov 25, 2024. The company reported -$0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.219 by $0.039.
Is Central Garden & Pet overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Garden & Pet’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Central Garden & Pet pay dividends?
Central Garden & Pet pays a Notavailable dividend of $10.827 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Central Garden & Pet dividends here
What is Central Garden & Pet’s EPS estimate?
Central Garden & Pet’s EPS estimate is -$0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Central Garden & Pet have?
Central Garden & Pet has 10,720,796 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Garden & Pet’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Garden & Pet reported an EPS of -$0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.219. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.628%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Garden & Pet?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Central Garden & Pet’s share is Highbridge Capital Management LLC. It holds Central Garden & Pet’s shares valued at 13M.
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Central Garden Pet Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$38.50 (-3.85% Downside)
$38.50 (-3.85% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CENT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 420.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Co. engages in the innovation, production, and distribution of branded private label products for the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. It operates through Pet and Garden segments. The Pet segment consists of Four Paws Products, TFH Publications, Kaytee, Aquatics, Interpet, Pets International, Breeder's Choice, and Life Sciences. The Garden segment consists of Pennington Seed, Matthews Four Seasons, Grant's, AMBRANDS, Lilly Miller, the Pottery Group, Gulfstream, and GKI/Bethlehem Lighting. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.
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CENT Company Deck
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CENT Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Central faced a challenging fiscal year with declining net sales and significant fourth quarter losses. However, they have made notable progress in their cost-saving initiatives and achieved record-breaking cash flow, which positions them for future growth. The company remains focused on navigating a tough consumer and competitive landscape, with strategic investments planned for fiscal '25.Read More>---
CENT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.50
▼(-3.85% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CENT
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+11.21%
reiterated a buy rating 26 days ago
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