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Central Garden & Pet Company A (CENTA)

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$30.34
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Profit since last BUY-5.28%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/18/2025: CENTA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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7 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $40.6

1 Year Target Price $40.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$40.6Target price
Low$27.7
Current$30.34
high$37.31

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.56%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.75
1Y Target Price 40.6
Price to earnings Ratio 16.75
1Y Target Price 40.6
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 0.65
52 Weeks Range 27.70 - 37.31
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 27.70 - 37.31
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.88

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.9%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.84%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.22%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.19%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.75
Forward PE 12.14
Enterprise Value 2949410280
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value 2949410280
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.93
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.51
Shares Outstanding 51989300
Shares Floating 58251167
Shares Outstanding 51989300
Shares Floating 58251167
Percent Insiders 3.8
Percent Institutions 96.2

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 40.6
Buy 1
Strong Buy 3
Buy 1
Strong Buy 3
Hold 3
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Central Garden & Pet Company A

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was founded in 1980. It has grown through acquisitions to become a leading producer and distributor of lawn, garden, and pet supplies in North America.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Garden Segment: This segment produces and distributes a wide range of garden products, including fertilizers, lawn seed, weed control, grass and garden insect controls, decorative outdoor patio products, landscape fabrics, and wild bird feed and houses.
  • Pet Segment: This segment produces and distributes pet supplies for dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles, horses, and fish. Products include dog and cat food and treats, aquariums, pet containment systems, and other accessories.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a CEO and a management team overseeing the different segments. The organizational structure includes functional departments such as finance, marketing, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Pennington Seed: Pennington Seed is a leading brand in grass seed and lawn care products. Market share data is not publicly available in a consolidated figure, but the product contributes significantly to the Garden segment's revenue. Competitors include Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG).
  • Kaytee: Kaytee is a well-known brand of bird and small animal food and accessories. Market share data specific to Kaytee is unavailable, but it is a significant player in the small animal and bird food categories. Competitors include Hartz Mountain.
  • Amdro: Amdro manufactures and distributes a line of ant control products. Market share data is not publicly available in a consolidated figure, but the product contributes significantly to the Garden segment's revenue. Competitors include Bayer (BAYRY).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The lawn, garden, and pet supplies industries are mature markets with steady growth driven by consumer spending, homeownership rates, and pet ownership trends.

Positioning

Central Garden & Pet Company is positioned as a leading player in both the garden and pet supply markets, leveraging its diverse brand portfolio and distribution network. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale and brand recognition.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The combined TAM for the garden and pet supplies markets is estimated at over $100 billion annually. Central Garden & Pet is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and strong distribution channels.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Diversified product offerings
  • Established market presence

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Dependence on retail partners
  • Potential for seasonality in garden segment
  • High debt level

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Developing innovative new products
  • Increasing online sales channels

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Economic downturns
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SMG
  • Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB)
  • Hartz Mountain (Privately Held)

Competitive Landscape

Central Garden & Pet Company competes with a range of companies in the garden and pet supplies markets. Its advantages include its strong brand portfolio and distribution network. Disadvantages include exposure to commodity price fluctuations and dependence on retail partners.

Major Acquisitions

Greenwood Nursery Products

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 137
  • Strategic Rationale: This acquisition expanded Central Garden & Pet's live goods offering within the garden segment.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by organic growth and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued expansion in existing markets and new product development. Analyst estimates can provide specific growth projections.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product innovation, expansion of e-commerce channels, and strategic acquisitions.

Summary

Central Garden & Pet is a leading player in the garden and pet supplies markets with a strong brand portfolio and extensive distribution network. While its diversified product offerings and established market presence are strengths, it faces challenges from commodity price fluctuations and intense competition. Recent acquisitions and initiatives aim to drive future growth. While they have been on an acquisition spree, they need to focus more on increasing organic revenue for long term shareholder growth. The company also carries a high debt load.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (SEC), Industry Reports, Analyst Reports, Company Press Releases

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.

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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
Full time employees 6000

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.