PriceTargets.com logo

Central Garden & Pet - CENT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $40.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 12.61%
  • Number of Analysts: 4
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$35.52 As of 06/12/2025 05:00 PM ET
▲ +0.02 (0.06%)

This chart shows the closing price for CENT by one month, three months, or twelve months.

Skip Closing Price Chart
1 month | 3 months | 12 months
Get New Central Garden & Pet Analyst Ratings Delivered To Your Inbox
Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for CENT and its competitors with Analyst Ratings Network’s free daily newsletter.

Analyst Price Target for CENT

Analyst Price Target is $40.00
▲ +12.61% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 4 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Central Garden & Pet in the last 3 months. The average price target is $40.00, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $35.00. The average price target represents a 12.61% upside from the last price of $35.52.

This chart shows the closing price for CENT for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

Read Analyst Price Chart DescriptionSkip Analyst Price Chart




Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 4 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Central Garden & Pet. This rating has held steady since April 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

Move your mouse over past months for details

Read Past Recommendations DescriptionSkip Past Price Target Consensus Chart
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/19/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/17/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/15/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/14/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/14/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/13/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/30/2025Truist FinancialDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$35.00
1/7/2025ArgusDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/26/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $45.00
10/16/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $40.00
9/30/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $48.00
7/1/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupUpgradeStrong-Buy
7/1/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $49.00
5/28/2024ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$50.00
5/9/2024Monness Crespi & HardtUpgradeStrong-Buy
3/12/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$52.00
3/12/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$52.00
2/9/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $60.00
9/21/2023Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$32.00
4/19/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$38.40 ➝ $28.80
8/25/2022CJS SecuritiesInitiated CoverageMarket Outperform$32.00
3/22/2022Truist FinancialLower Target$41.60 ➝ $38.40
11/30/2021ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
5/14/2021ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$43.52
3/24/2021Truist FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$28.80 ➝ $41.60
8/3/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$24.32 ➝ $25.60
(Data available from 6/12/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.12 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

Move your mouse over past months for details

Skip to Current Sentiment Summary
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/14/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/14/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/13/2025
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/12/2025
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/14/2025
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/13/2025
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/13/2025
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/12/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

Very Negative

  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

Negative

  • No negative mentions tracked during this time.

Positive

Very Positive

Central Garden & Pet logo
Central Garden & Pet Co. engages in the production and distribution of branded and private label products for the lawn, garden, and pet supplies markets. It operates through the Pet and Garden segments. The Pet segment focuses on 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, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish, and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers, and live plants. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.
Read More

Today's Range

Now: $35.52
Low: $35.20
High: $35.61

50 Day Range

MA: $35.39
Low: $33.56
High: $36.82

52 Week Range

Now: $35.52
Low: $31.97
High: $43.88

Volume

64,593 shs

Average Volume

145,137 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.33 billion

P/E Ratio

19.52

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.72

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Central Garden & Pet?

The following sell-side analysts have issued reports on Central Garden & Pet in the last twelve months: Argus, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., and Truist Financial Co..
View the latest analyst ratings for CENT.

What is the current price target for Central Garden & Pet?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Central Garden & Pet in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $40.00, suggesting a possible upside of 12.6%. Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting CENT will reach $45.00 in the next twelve months. Truist Financial Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $35.00 for Central Garden & Pet in the next year.
View the latest price targets for CENT.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet currently has 2 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
View the latest ratings for CENT.

What other companies compete with Central Garden & Pet?

Other companies that are similar to Central Garden & Pet include SiteOne Landscape Supply, Ingram Micro, Avnet, Resideo Technologies and GMS. Learn More about companies similar to Central Garden & Pet.

How do I contact Central Garden & Pet's investor relations team?

Central Garden & Pet's physical mailing address is 1340 TREAT BOULEVARD SUITE 600, WALNUT CREEK CA, 94597. The company's listed phone number is (925) 948-4000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Central Garden & Pet is www.central.com. Learn More about contacing Central Garden & Pet investor relations.