Central Garden & Pet (CENTA)
Market Price (9/4/2025): $34.1 | Market Cap: $2.1 BilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Household Products
Central Garden & Pet (CENTA)
Market Price (9/4/2025): $34.1Market Cap: $2.1 BilSector: Consumer StaplesIndustry: Household Products
Market Valuation
| 9/4/25 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price CYE | $34.10 | $33.05 | $35.23 | $28.64 | $38.28 |
| Market Cap CYE ($ Bil) | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Total Debt ($ Bil) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Total Cash ($ Bil) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Enterprise Value ($ Bil) | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Valuation Ratios | |||||
| P/S TTM | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| P/EBIT TTM | 8.4 | 10.9 | 10.5 | 7.4 | 10.2 |
| P/E TTM | 14.8 | 20.1 | 18.4 | 12.5 | 17.0 |
| Sector Ratios | |||||
| P/S TTM (Sector) | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| P/EBIT TTM (Sector) | 14.0 | 13.8 | 14.3 | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| P/E TTM (Sector) | 20.6 | 21.4 | 20.3 | 21.1 | 24.1 |
| 9/4/25 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price CYE | $34.10 | $33.05 | $35.23 |
| Market Cap CYE ($ Bil) | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Total Debt ($ Bil) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Total Cash ($ Bil) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Enterprise Value ($ Bil) | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Valuation Ratios | |||
| P/S TTM | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| P/EBIT TTM | 8.4 | 10.9 | 10.5 |
| P/E TTM | 14.8 | 20.1 | 18.4 |
| Sector Ratios | |||
| P/S TTM (Sector) | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| P/EBIT TTM (Sector) | 14.0 | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| P/E TTM (Sector) | 20.6 | 21.4 | 20.3 |
Business Description
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows.
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Price Returns Compared
Expand for Detailed View| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CENTA Return | 24% | 32% | -25% | 23% | -6% | -3% | 38% |
| Peers Return | 12% | 29% | -13% | 20% | 6% | -7% | 51% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 10% | 100% |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: IPAR, CENT, CL, KMB, CHD. See CENTA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] 2025 data is for the year up to 9/3/2025 (YTD)
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 93.28 |
| Mkt Cap | 22.8 |
| Rev LTM | 6,066 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,079 |
| FCF LTM | 931 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 865 |
| CFO LTM | 1,073 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,059 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 0.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | -1.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 17.8% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 18.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 15.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 16.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 11.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 12.5% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 22.8 |
| P/S | 2.5 |
| P/EBIT | 14.0 |
| P/E | 22.7 |
| P/CFO | 16.7 |
| Total Yield | 6.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.2% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -3.9% |
| 3M Rtn | -6.5% |
| 6M Rtn | -8.0% |
| 12M Rtn | -10.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 15.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -5.7% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -15.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -19.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -22.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -45.6% |
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Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 8/6/2025 | -11.2% | -6.4% | |
| 5/7/2025 | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| 2/5/2025 | 7.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| 11/25/2024 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| 5/8/2024 | 11.3% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| 2/7/2024 | 5.1% | 12.9% | 7.8% |
| 11/21/2023 | 0.1% | -1.0% | 21.5% |
| 8/2/2023 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| # Negative | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Median Negative | -4.5% | -5.1% | -5.6% |
| Max Positive | 13.4% | 13.6% | 21.5% |
| Max Negative | -17.4% | -12.8% | -12.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing |
|---|---|
| 6302025 | 10-Q 6/28/2025 |
| 3312025 | 10-Q 3/29/2025 |
| 12312024 | 10-Q 12/28/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10-K 9/28/2024 |
| 6302024 | 10-Q 6/29/2024 |
| 3312024 | 10-Q 3/30/2024 |
| 12312023 | 10-Q 12/30/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 10-Q 6/24/2023 |
| 3312023 | 10-Q 3/25/2023 |
| 12312022 | 10-Q 12/24/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10-K 9/24/2022 |
| 6302022 | 10-Q 6/25/2022 |
| 3312022 | 10-Q 3/26/2022 |
| 12312021 | 10-Q 12/25/2021 |
| 9302021 | 10-K 9/25/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ranelli John | 8282025 | Sell | 32.58 | 3,076 | 100,230 | 46,498 | Form | |
| 1 | Walker John D. III | President, Garden Consumer Pro | 8262025 | Sell | 32.59 | 3,500 | 114,062 | 2,194,166 | Form |
| 2 | BROWN WILLIAM E | Chairman | 5302025 | Sell | 32.03 | 4,800 | 153,744 | 12,183,667 | Form |
| 3 | BROWN WILLIAM E | Chairman | 5222025 | Sell | 32.39 | 60,000 | 1,943,328 | 34,667,838 | Form |
| 4 | Hanson John Edward | 5152025 | Sell | 32.00 | 9,375 | 300,000 | 287,496 | Form |
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