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Central Garden & Pet Company A (CENTA)

Central Garden & Pet Company A is the common stock of Central Garden & Pet Company, a U.S.-based consumer staples company listed on NASDAQ. The business produces and distributes products for lawn and garden care as well as pet supplies, operating through two segments: Pet and Garden.

The Pet segment includes items for dogs and cats, aquatics, small animals, reptiles, birds, horses, and livestock, along with animal health and insect control products, aquariums and terrariums, and selected live animals and outdoor cushions. Its products are marketed under brands such as Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla. The Garden segment covers grass seed, flower, vegetable and herb seed packets, bird feed and feeders, fertilizers, live plants, decorative products, and weed, grass, insect, and pesticide control products, sold under brands including Amdro, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin. The company serves independent distributors, retailers, eCommerce channels, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Central Garden & Pet Company focuses on household and outdoor consumables for the U.S. market.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CENT.A
$43.21
13.8% Upside
Fair
$44.75
17.8% Upside
Fair
Good
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0.0%
August 12, 2026
14.1x
1.5x
0.8x
2.437 B
3.189 B
36.8%
91.7%
3.4
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164.7%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$43.21

Estimated upside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$47.12

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$30.41

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$37.55

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$40.24

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$44.75

Analysts imply upside of 17.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

3.163 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

3.014 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

361.5 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

382.4 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.66

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.4

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

164.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 12, 2026

Days to Earnings

22

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 3 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$43.21
Estimated upside 13.8%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 13.8%
Analyst Target
$44.75
Implied upside 17.8%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is $43.21. This implies an estimated upside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is $44.75. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 17.8%.

The current financial health read for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is August 12, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is 14.1x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Central Garden & Pet Company A is 2.437 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Central Garden & Pet Company A is 3.189 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Central Garden & Pet Company A is NASDAQ-CENT.A, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Central Garden & Pet Company A (NASDAQ-CENT.A) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Central Garden & Pet Company A is 36.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Central Garden & Pet Company A is 91.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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