Central Garden & Pet Class A
CENTA

$34.04

1.58%

Market Cap: 2.29B

About: Central Garden & Pet Co understands that home is central to life and has nurtured happy and healthy homes for over forty years. The segments of the company are the pet segment and garden segment. The company's trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a portfolio of more than sixty-five brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro, and Aqueon, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden and Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has offices across North America and Europe.

Employees: 6,700

Consumer Staples Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods

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Funds holding %

of 6,702 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

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News positive %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q1 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

863% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 154 | Existing positions reduced: 16

340% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $22K | Put options by funds: $5K

193% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 44 | Existing positions closed: 15

16% more funds holding

Funds holding: 187 [Q4 2023] → 216 (+29) [Q1 2024]

9% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.63B [Q4 2023] → $1.78B (+$154M) [Q1 2024]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2023] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2024]

1.32% less ownership

Funds ownership: 89.69% [Q4 2023] → 88.37% (-1.32%) [Q1 2024]

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Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price forecasts over the past 6 months

Low target

$34

1%

upside

Avg. target

$46

34%

upside

High target

$60

76%

upside

4 analyst ratings

2 positive

50%

2 neutral

50%

0 negative

0%

JP Morgan Andrea Faria Teixeira	12%upside $38	Neutral Maintained	22 Jul 2024
Truist Securities Bill Chappell	47%upside $50	Buy Maintained	13 May 2024
Truist Securities Bill Chappell	76%upside $60	Buy Maintained	9 Feb 2024
JP Morgan Andrea Faria Teixeira	1%upside $34.4	Neutral Maintained	8 Feb 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Zacks Investment Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for July 11th

AQST, CENTA and RAMP have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 11, 2024.

New Strong Sell Stocks for July 11th

Nylabone Sponsors Reunification of Retired Military Dog with Former Handler

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #AmericanHumane--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), partnered with American Humane to sponsor the reunification of a retired U.S. Air Force explosive detection dog with his former handler, a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force. The nine-year-old German Shepherd, Maci, reconnected with Senior Airman Hadiya in late May. This sponsorship helped pay for Maci's transportation to Oklahoma—where the pair began their n.

Nylabone Sponsors Reunification of Retired Military Dog with Former Handler

Aqueon® Launches BlueIQ™ App for Smart and Easy Aquarium Care

FRANKLIN, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AqueonBlueIQ--Aqueon, a leading aquatic solution brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), announced today the launch of the brand's first app, BlueIQ. Created to provide an end-to-end solution for new and experienced fish keepers, the app offers guides, tips, and tricks that take the guesswork out of aquarium maintenance to provide the ultimate experience for the fish we love. The first products to be compatible with the new BlueIQ app a.

Aqueon® Launches BlueIQ™ App for Smart and Easy Aquarium Care

Leading Horse Care Brand Farnam and Country Music Trio The Castellows Partner in New Music-Led Campaign “Everything for the Ride” Honoring Lifelong Bonds with Horses

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #everythingfortheride--Farnam, a leading horse care brand for over 75 years in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), and the Neo-Traditional Country music family trio, The Castellows, announced today “Everything for the Ride,” a music-led campaign celebrating the lifelong bonds with horses. The campaign is a tribute to horse ownership's many twists and turns and how Farnam is there for every single moment of the long ride together. Rooted in music's unique ro.

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Friederike Edelmann - Vice President of Investor Relations Mary Beth Springer - Interim Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Lahanas - Chief Financial Officer J.D. Walker - President of Garden Consumer Products John Hanson - President of Pet Consumer Products Conference Call Participants Bill Chappell - Truist Securities Bradley Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Jim Chartier - Monness, Crespi & Hardt Peter Lukas - CJS Securities Brian McNamara - Canaccord Genuity Shovana Chowdhury - JPMorgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by.

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research

Central Garden (CENTA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Central Garden (CENTA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.99 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.83 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.

Central Garden (CENTA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

DoMyOwn.com Celebrates 20 Years of DIY Pest Control and Lawn Care

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #20YearAnniversary--DoMyOwn.com, a leading provider of do-it-yourself pest control, lawn, gardening, animal care, and equipment solutions, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is excited to mark its 20th anniversary this year in May. From its humble basements beginnings in 2004, DoMyOwn.com has grown into a trusted authority in the do-it-yourself industry, serving millions of customers across the United States. The company, whic.

DoMyOwn.com Celebrates 20 Years of DIY Pest Control and Lawn Care

Zacks Investment Research

Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research

Are Investors Undervaluing Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Are Investors Undervaluing Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Central Garden (CENTA) to Report Q2 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Central Garden (CENTA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Central Garden (CENTA) to Report Q2 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

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