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Market cap
$2.02B
EPS
2.55
P/E ratio
12.8
Price to sales
0.65
Dividend yield
--
Beta
0.618406
Previous close
$32.72
Today's open
$32.60
Day's range
$32.36 - $32.72
52 week range
$28.77 - $41.25
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CEO
Nicholas Lahanas
Employees
6450
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, CA
Exchange
Nasdaq Global Select
Shares outstanding
62332706
Issue type
Common Stock
Consumer Staples
Consumer Products - Foods
Here's Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Zacks Investment Research • Jan 12, 2026

Central Garden (CENT) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Central Garden (CENT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Zacks Investment Research • Jan 8, 2026

Should Value Investors Buy Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Stock?
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Zacks Investment Research • Jan 8, 2026

Why Is Central Garden (CENT) Down 5.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
Central Garden (CENT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research • Dec 24, 2025

CENT Strengthens Animal Health Portfolio With Champion USA Acquisition
Central Garden & Pet expands animal health, acquiring Champion USA's U.S. assets and JustiFLY to boost livestock presence.
Zacks Investment Research • Dec 17, 2025

Central Garden & Pet Announces Strategic Acquisition of Champion USA
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #Acquisition--Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a well-established cattle fly-control company known for its proprietary JustiFLY® line of products. Champion USA has served the livestock industry for more than 15 years, providing ranchers with cost-effective, EPA-approved feed-through fly-control solutions engineered t.
Business Wire • Dec 16, 2025

Why Central Garden (CENT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

Central Garden & Pet: Margin Strength Intact Despite Soft Demand
CENT demonstrates operational excellence, with FY25 marking a pivotal margin expansion and a resilient operating base. It's multi-year Cost & Simplicity program, portfolio reshaping, and facility consolidation have structurally improved margins, outpacing industry peers. Despite weak consumer confidence and $20M in incremental tariffs, CENT maintains disciplined cost controls and targets continued profit expansion in FY26.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 6, 2025

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in the 2025 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #CentralToHome--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that senior management will participate in the 2025 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer conferences on Friday, December 12, 2025, which will be held virtually. Brad Smith, CFO of Central Garden & Pet, will host a fireside chat at 12:55 p.m. Eastern Time. Senior management will also be available for one-on-one meetings with i.
Business Wire • Dec 3, 2025

Nylabone Cares™ Gives Back With $1.3 Million of Donations in 2025
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CENT #ChewToys--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, has donated chew toys and treats valued at more than $1.3 million, along with monetary contributions, to animal welfare organizations in 2025. The donations were made through Nylabone Cares™, the brand's program dedicated to supporting shelter dogs, service animals, and other canines preparing for a new life and family. Throughout 2025, Nylabone donated over 100,000 durable chew toys to ani.
Business Wire • Dec 2, 2025

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