Central Garden & Pet - CENTA Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $41.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 40.45%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$29.43
▲ +0.87 (3.05%)

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Analyst Price Target for CENTA

Analyst Price Target is $41.33
▲ +40.45% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 5 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Central Garden & Pet in the last 3 months. The average price target is $41.33, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $32.00. The average price target represents a 40.45% upside from the last price of $29.43.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 5 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Central Garden & Pet. This rating has held steady since May 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
4/20/2023
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  • 1 hold ratings
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7/19/2023
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
10/17/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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1/15/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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4/14/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
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7/13/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
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9/11/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
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10/11/2024

Latest Recommendations

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

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$34.00 ➝ $32.00
8/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $34.00
7/22/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $38.00
7/1/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupUpgradeStrong-Buy
5/28/2024ArgusUpgradeStrong-Buy
5/13/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $50.00
5/9/2024Monness Crespi & HardtBoost TargetBuy$39.00 ➝ $42.00
2/9/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $60.00
2/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $43.00
8/3/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$29.44 ➝ $32.00
4/19/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$30.72 ➝ $29.44
4/19/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$38.40 ➝ $28.80
4/19/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$26.24 ➝ $24.32
1/13/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$25.60 ➝ $24.96
11/22/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$23.68 ➝ $25.60
11/22/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$33.28 ➝ $30.72
10/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$28.80 ➝ $23.68
8/25/2022CJS SecuritiesInitiated CoverageOutperform$32.00
8/8/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$41.60 ➝ $38.40
8/4/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$35.84 ➝ $33.28
6/23/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$39.68 ➝ $35.84
4/14/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$30.08 ➝ $31.36
1/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$34.56 ➝ $32.64
5/10/2021Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$41.60
5/6/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$36.48 ➝ $39.68
4/16/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$28.80 ➝ $33.92
4/13/2021Monness Crespi & HardtBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$30.08 ➝ $37.76
4/12/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$30.72 ➝ $36.48
2/4/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$28.16 ➝ $30.72
2/4/2021Monness Crespi & HardtBoost TargetBuy$26.88 ➝ $30.08
8/6/2020Monness Crespi & HardtBoost TargetBuy$23.04 ➝ $26.88
8/3/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$24.32 ➝ $25.60
5/7/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$22.40 ➝ $24.32
3/18/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$19.84 ➝ $21.12
2/6/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$20.48 ➝ $22.40
11/27/2019KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$23.04 ➝ $20.48
11/27/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
(Data available from 10/11/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.23 (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

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  • 3 very positive mentions
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3/15/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
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4/14/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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5/14/2024
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6/13/2024
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7/13/2024
  • 14 very positive mentions
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8/12/2024
  • 12 very positive mentions
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9/11/2024
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
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  • 0 very negative mentions
10/11/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Central Garden & Pet logo
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, e-commerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $29.43
Low: $28.52
High: $29.65

50 Day Range

MA: $32.55
Low: $28.13
High: $34.70

52 Week Range

Now: $29.43
Low: $27.70
High: $41.03

Volume

277,485 shs

Average Volume

280,183 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.98 billion

P/E Ratio

13.57

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.72

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Central Garden & Pet in the last twelve months: Argus, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Monness Crespi & Hardt, StockNews.com, TheStreet, and Truist Financial Co..
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What is the current price target for Central Garden & Pet?

3 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Central Garden & Pet in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $41.33, suggesting a possible upside of 40.4%. Truist Financial Co. has the highest price target set, predicting CENTA will reach $50.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $32.00 for Central Garden & Pet in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet currently has 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe CENTA will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Central Garden & Pet.
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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. The official website for Central Garden & Pet is www.central.com. Learn More about contacing Central Garden & Pet investor relations.