CENT
Next earnings: Aug 5, 2026 · After close
Signal
Mixed11
Price
1
Move-1.35%Negative session
Volume
1
Volume0.7× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 55Momentum positive
PRICE
Prev Close
37.89
Open
37.79
Day Range37.22 – 37.79
37.22
37.79
52W Range28.77 – 41.53
28.77
41.53
67% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
76.6K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
13.6x
Value territory
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
0.64
Low vol
Performance
1D
-1.35%
5D
-1.92%
1M
-1.29%
3M
-3.19%
6M
+17.96%
YTD
+16.27%
1Y
+2.98%
Best: 6M (+17.96%)Worst: 3M (-3.19%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
NEUTRAL
rev +0% · 32% gross margin
Valuation
CHEAP
P/E 14x vs ~20x sector
Health
STRONG
CR 3.4 · FCF $4.60/sh
Bullish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$2.34B
Revenue TTM$3.16B
Net Income TTM$171.46M
Free Cash Flow$282.42M
Gross Margin32.2%
Net Margin5.4%
Operating Margin8.2%
Return on Equity10.7%
Return on Assets4.6%
Debt / Equity0.86
Current Ratio3.45
EPS TTM$2.79

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Health Radar
3 strong2 watch1 concern
59/100
Liquidity
3.45Strong
Leverage
0.86Strong
Coverage
4.5xWatch
ROE
10.7%Watch
ROIC
6.2%Concern
Cash
$882MStrong
ANALYST COVERAGE10 analysts
BUY
+44.5%upside to target
Buy
660%
Hold
440%
6 Buy (60%)4 Hold (40%)0 Sell (0%)
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Stock Health
Composite Score
4 of 5 signals bullish
7/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 55 — Bullish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowLean Distribution — selling pressure
Fundamentals
Last EarningsBeat estimates
Analyst ConsensusBuy
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 3.45 — healthy liquidity
Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 18, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 89 days
PDividend PaymentAug 31, 2026
In 106 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →

Trend

UptrendGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 6.7%

+0.4% vs SMA 50 · +7.2% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI55.3
Positive momentum, not extended
MACD+0.20
Above zero — bullish momentum · expanding
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$41.53+11.1%
Current
$37.38
EMA 50
$37.28-0.3%
EMA 200
$35.79-4.3%
52W Low
$28.77-23.0%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$28.7767th %ile$41.53
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
No Clear Setup

Volume distribution is neutral or leaning toward distribution. No compelling squeeze setup based on current money flow data.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:1
Dist days:0
Edge:+1 acc
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)78K
Recent Vol (5D)
58K-26%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts

ANALYST ESTIMATES

Consensus of 4 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↓ Revised DownRevenue↑ Revised Up

Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported

YearRevenue Est.Rev GthEPS Est.EPS GthRangeAnalysts
FY2025
$3.1B
$3.1B$3.1B
$2.62
±1%
Moderate4
FY2026(current)
$3.0B
$2.9B$3.1B
-2.7%$2.98+13.4%
±4%
Moderate4
FY2027
$2.9B
$2.6B$3.0B
-3.5%$3.10+4.0%
±5%
Moderate4
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
🔥Beat 8 consecutive quarters
Earnings HistoryCENT
Last 8Q
+125.7%avg beat
Beat 8 of 8 quarters Estimates rising
+9%
Q3'24
+5%
Q4'24
+800%
Q1'25
+11%
Q2'25
+16%
Q3'25
+54%
Q4'25
+91%
Q1'26
+19%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
Ranelli JohnDir
$127K
Feb 19
SELL
Hanson John EdwardPresident, Pet…
$174K
Feb 17
SELL
Dougher BrendanDir
$108K
Feb 10
SELL
Metz Christopher TDir
$309K
Nov 28
SELL
Brown William EDir
$547K
Aug 28
SELL
Brown William EDir
$2.7M
Aug 29
SELL
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News & Activity

CENT News

About

central garden & pet company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for consumer and professional use in the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. for years, we have successfully helped consumers beautify their outdoor living spaces and promote healthy interaction with their pets. the foundation of our success is our dedication to innovation, quality and service.

CEO
Timothy Cofer
Howard A. MachekSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Friederike EdelmannVice President of Investor Relations
Chris WalterSenior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
PeersConsumer Defensive(7 companies)
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SymbolPriceDay %Mkt CapP/ERev GrwMarginELO
CENT
$37.38-1.35%$2.3B13.4-223.1%520.4%1500
$131.45+0.00%$1.0T+472.5%1520
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$80.82+0.00%$347.7B25.41509
$141.57+0.00%$329.7B20.51484
$189.61-1.17%$295.5B26.7+731.3%2791.8%1509
$149.12+0.30%$203.8B23.31489
Sector avg-0.21%27.3+449.4%1202.2%1503