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CENTA 
Central Garden & Pet Company A (CENTA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/30/2025: CENTA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $40.4
1 Year Target Price $40.4
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.68% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.81B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.97 | 1Y Target Price 40.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.97 | 1Y Target Price 40.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 0.59 | 52 Weeks Range 25.97 - 37.35 | Updated Date 10/31/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 25.97 - 37.35 | Updated Date 10/31/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.47% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.79% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.97 | Forward PE 10.86 | Enterprise Value 2587662187 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 2587662187 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.83 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.85 | Shares Outstanding 51618478 | Shares Floating 57809323 |
Shares Outstanding 51618478 | Shares Floating 57809323 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.64 | Percent Institutions 94.34 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Central Garden & Pet Company A
Company Overview
History and Background
Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1980 as Central Garden & Pet Supply. It has grown through acquisitions to become a leading producer and distributor of lawn, garden, and pet supplies in North America.
Core Business Areas
- Garden: Produces and distributes lawn and garden supplies, including fertilizers, weed killers, pest control products, and decorative outdoor living products.
- Pet: Manufactures and distributes pet supplies for various animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small animals. Products include food, treats, toys, health supplies, and aquatics.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team typically consists of a CEO, CFO, COO, and various VPs heading different business units. The organizational structure is generally divided by business segment (Garden and Pet) with functional departments like marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Kaytee Wild Bird Food: A popular brand of wild bird food. Competitors include Wagner's, Lyric.
- Pennington Grass Seed: A leading grass seed brand. Competitors include Scotts Miracle-Gro.
- Aqueon Aquariums & Supplies: A significant player in the aquatics market. Competitors include Tetra, Marineland.
- Nylabone: Dog chew toys. Competitors include Benebone, Kong.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The lawn, garden, and pet supplies industries are generally stable, driven by consumer spending on home improvement and pet ownership. Trends include increased demand for organic and natural products, e-commerce growth, and pet humanization.
Positioning
Central Garden & Pet Company A is a major player in both the garden and pet industries, with a broad portfolio of well-known brands. Its competitive advantages include its distribution network, brand recognition, and acquisition strategy.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for pet and garden supplies is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Central Garden & Pet is positioned to capture a significant portion through diverse offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad portfolio of well-known brands
- Extensive distribution network
- Strong relationships with retailers
- Proven acquisition strategy
- Diverse product offerings
Weaknesses
- Exposure to seasonal demand
- Dependence on key retailers
- Potential for raw material price volatility
- Debt levels from acquisitions
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Growth in e-commerce
- Increasing demand for natural and organic products
- Further acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Product innovation
Threats
- Competition from large retailers' private label brands
- Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
- Changing consumer preferences
- Regulatory changes related to pesticides and pet food
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SMG
- MWK
- PETS
Competitive Landscape
Central Garden & Pet benefits from a diverse product line, but faces pressure from private label brands and large retailers. Its acquisition strategy allows for rapid growth, but integration is key. Scotts Miracle-Gro possesses a larger market share in some segments.
Major Acquisitions
Green Garden Products
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 535
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Central Garden & Pet's garden segment and added new product lines.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth will be collected live.
Future Projections: Future projections will be collected live and based on analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives will be collected live.
Summary
Central Garden & Pet is a stable company with a diversified portfolio in the pet and garden industries. Its acquisition strategy has driven growth, but the company needs to manage debt and adapt to evolving consumer preferences. Competition from larger retailers and private label brands remains a significant challenge. While the market is stable, it must look out for economic downturns and regulatory changes.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Central Garden & Pet Company A
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Walnut Creek, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-07-15 | CEO & Director Mr. Nicholas Lahanas | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.central.com |
Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.central.com | ||
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 containment, grooming products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the Amdro, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, eCommerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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