Central Garden & Pet Company
CENT
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- Central Garden & Pet Company operates in the consumer defensive sector, which tends to be resilient during economic downturns as consumers prioritize essential goods.
- In the most recent quarter, Central Garden & Pet reported a gross margin of 35.9%, an increase from 33% in the prior quarter.
- The operating margin expanded to 14.3%, indicating improved efficiency in operations.
- The company's revenue has shown a decline of 3% compared to the previous quarter, which raises concerns about growth sustainability.
- The trailing P/E ratio is 14.82, suggesting the stock may be overvalued given its recent earnings decline.
- The overall score indicates a 'Sell' signal with a score of -10.00, reflecting negative trends in momentum and relative strength.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $2.54B | Enterprise value | $2.95B | Trailing P/E | 15.02 | Forward P/E | 13.27 |
| PEG | 2.01 | Price / book | 1.45 | Beta | 0.59 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | -8.2% | Earnings growth | -4.6% | Gross margin | 32.6% | Operating margin | 14.3% |
| Profit margin | 5.4% | ROE | 10.0% | ROA | 4.3% | Debt / equity | 0.81 |
| Current ratio | 3.79 | Free cash flow | $342.35M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $53.00 |
| 52w high | $46.97 | 52w low | $28.77 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $882M | $906M | $617M | $678M | $961M | — |
| Op margin | 14.3% | 12.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 14.1% | — |
| Net income | $89.9M | $79.4M | $6.8M | -$9.8M | $95.0M | — |
| Gross margin | 35.9% | 33.1% | 30.9% | 29.0% | 34.6% | — |
| Gross profit | $317M | $300M | $191M | $197M | $332M | — |
| Operating income | $126M | $114M | $16.5M | -$6.4M | $135M | — |
- Revenue -3% vs prior quarter ($882M vs $906M).
- Gross margin 35.9% (was 33% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 14.3%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.1B | $3.2B | $3.3B | $3.3B |
| Op margin | 8.0% | 5.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| Net income | $163M | $108M | $126M | $152M |
| Gross margin | 31.9% | 29.5% | 28.6% | 29.7% |
| Gross profit | $997M | $944M | $947M | $992M |
| Operating income | $250M | $185M | $211M | $260M |
Headlines — watch
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News
2026-10-01 · Is Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?
2026-10-01 · Central Garden (CENT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
2026-10-01 · Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock?
2026-09-29 · Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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2026-09-21 · Central Garden & Pet Announces Garden Segment Leadership Transition
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2026-09-09 · Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock?
2026-09-08 · Chewy's Q2 Earnings on Deck: Will Strong Trends Continue?
2026-09-05 · Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Lifts Profit Outlook As Valuation Debate Sharpens
2026-09-04 · 3 Consumer Stocks Walking a Fine Line
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