Central Garden & PetCENT
CENT
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: 6,450
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
550% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 6
22% more funds holding
Funds holding: 143 [Q4 2024] → 175 (+32) [Q1 2025]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 50 | Existing positions reduced: 56
18.16% less ownership
Funds ownership: 117.44% [Q4 2024] → 99.28% (-18.16%) [Q1 2025]
20% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $488M [Q4 2024] → $390M (-$98M) [Q1 2025]
46% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $546K | Put options by funds: $1M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for CENT.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
18 hours ago
Central Garden & Pet Raises Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Outlook; Fiscal 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Now Expected to Be Approximately $2.60
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has raised its outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) to approximately $2.60. “Fiscal 2025 is tracking ahead of our expectations, reflecting disciplined execution across Team Central,” said Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central Garden & Pet. “Margin expansion is being driven by our Cost and S.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
New Nubz Chew Treats from Nylabone Add a Burst of Flavor to the Dog Days of Summer
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #DogTreats--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), is bringing even more tail-wagging joy to treat time with the launch of Nubz® Flavor Bursts chew treats – a flavorful addition to its popular Nubz® dog treat line, just in time for summer snacking. Made with real cheddar cheese and irresistible bacon flavor, these natural chew treats are crafted using innovative technology that encapsulates savory flavor burst.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Central Garden & Pet to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Virtual Oppenheimer 25th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Garden--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced its participation in the virtual Oppenheimer 25th Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference, taking place on Monday, June 9, 2025. Brad Smith, CFO, will take part in a fireside chat at 3:45 PM ET (12:45 PM PT), where he will discuss Central's most recent financial results and strategic growth initiatives. In addit.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Friederike Edelmann – Vice President-Investor Relations Niko Lahanas – Chief Executive Officer Brad Smith – Chief Financial Officer John Hanson – President-Pet Consumer Products J.D. Walker – President-Garden Consumer Products Conference Call Participants Bill Chappell – Truist Securities Brad 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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Central Garden & Pet Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y
CENT's Q2 results reflect solid performance amid headwinds, with improved margins and EPS fueled by productivity gains despite a softer top-line performance.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Central Garden (CENT) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
Central Garden (CENT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.99 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Central Garden & Pet Announces Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #FinancialResults--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ended March 29, 2025. “We are pleased with our solid second-quarter results. Despite expected softer sales, our continued focus on improving productivity and execution of our Cost and Simplicity program drove margin and earnings per share growth above last year's.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Earnings Preview: Central Garden (CENT) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Central Garden (CENT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Central Garden & Pet to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #FinancialResults--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will release its fiscal 2025 second quarter results for the period ending March 29, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. On the same day, Central will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), led by CEO Niko Lahanas and CFO Brad Smith, to review these results and to provide a busines.
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