Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT): Price and Financial Metrics
CENT Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $37.91 | 52-week high | $45.89 |
| Prev. close | $36.87 | 52-week low | $35.60 |
| Day low | $36.88 | Volume | 29,451 |
| Day high | $37.93 | Avg. volume | 37,972 |
| 50-day MA | $38.21 | Dividend yield | N/A |
| 200-day MA | $39.48 | Market Cap | 2.05B |
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CENT Stock Summary
- CENT's went public 29.88 years ago, making it older than 80.33% of listed US stocks we're tracking.
- Of note is the ratio of CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's sales and general administrative expense to its total operating expenses; 87.44% of US stocks have a lower such ratio.
- In terms of volatility of its share price, CENT is more volatile than merely 5.98% of stocks we're observing.
- If you're looking for stocks that are quantitatively similar to CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO, a group of peers worth examining would be SMP, APOG, HELE, KMT, and AVD.
- CENT's SEC filings can be seen here. And to visit CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO's official web site, go to www.central.com.
CENT Valuation Summary
- CENT's price/earnings ratio is 17.7; this is 17.48% lower than that of the median Consumer Defensive stock.
- Over the past 243 months, CENT's price/earnings ratio has gone up 2.9.
Below are key valuation metrics over time for CENT.
| Stock | Date | P/S | P/B | P/E | EV/EBIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENT | 2023-05-23 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 17.7 | 16.1 |
| CENT | 2023-05-22 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| CENT | 2023-05-19 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| CENT | 2023-05-18 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 17.9 | 16.2 |
| CENT | 2023-05-17 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| CENT | 2023-05-16 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 17.4 | 16.0 |
CENT Growth Metrics
- The 2 year net income to common stockholders growth rate now stands at 74.84%.
- Its 3 year revenue growth rate is now at 47.74%.
- The 5 year revenue growth rate now stands at 26.91%.
The table below shows CENT's growth in key financial areas (numbers in millions of US dollars).
| Date | Revenue | Operating Cash Flow | Net Income to Common Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | 3,304.853 | -4.874 | 134.71 |
| 2022-09-30 | 3,338.588 | -34.03 | 152.152 |
| 2022-06-30 | 3,370.273 | -10.175 | 151.135 |
| 2022-03-31 | 3,391.97 | 98.939 | 151.901 |
| 2021-12-31 | 3,372.852 | 194.501 | 155.142 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3,303.684 | 250.844 | 151.746 |
CENT Price Target
For more insight on analysts targets of CENT, see our CENT price target page. And for a list of of all stocks sorted by upside potential based on analyst target price, see our Top Price Target page.
| Average Price Target | $53.50 | Average Broker Recommendation | 1.4 (Strong Buy) |
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Company Bio
Central Garden & Pet Company is a marketer and producer of branded products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.
Latest CENT News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate CENT as an investment opportunity.
Bear Of The Day: Central Garden & Pet (CENT)When I look at a stock, the first thing I do is look to see if the company is beating the number. This tells me right away where the market’s expectations have been for the company and how management has communicated to the market. |
Nylabone® Donates $25,000 to Best Friends Animal Society® in Honor of National Pet MonthNEPTUNE CITY, N.J., May 10, 2023--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), announced a $25,000 donation to Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025. The donation coincides with National Pet Month—a time to celebrate the many ways furry friends benefit our lives—and supports Best Friends Animal Society’s mission to bring about a t |
Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Q2 Earnings Meet, Sales Fall Y/YCentral Garden & Pet's (CENT) second-quarter results reflect softness in the Garden segment. However, the company is taking steps to strengthen its position. |
Q2 2023 Central Garden & Pet Co Earnings CallQ2 2023 Central Garden & Pet Co Earnings Call |
Central Garden (CENTA) Q2 Earnings Match EstimatesCentral Garden (CENTA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0% and 1.28%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock? |
CENT Price Returns
| 1-mo | 4.52% |
| 3-mo | -6.69% |
| 6-mo | -8.43% |
| 1-year | -15.87% |
| 3-year | 7.27% |
| 5-year | -6.67% |
| YTD | 1.23% |
| 2022 | -28.84% |
| 2021 | 36.31% |
| 2020 | 24.27% |
| 2019 | -9.81% |
| 2018 | -11.49% |
Continue Researching CENT
Here are a few links from around the web to help you further your research on Central Garden & Pet Co's stock as an investment opportunity:Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Stock Price | Nasdaq
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Stock Quote, History and News - Yahoo Finance
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Stock Price and Basic Information | MarketWatch
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