Central Garden & Pet - CENT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $43.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 25.24%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$34.60
▲ +0.69 (2.03%)

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Analyst Price Target for CENT

Analyst Price Target is $43.33
▲ +25.24% 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 $43.33, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $35.00. The average price target represents a 25.24% upside from the last price of $34.60.

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

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5/247/2410/241/255/255/26$23$30$37$45$52Closing price on 05/03/25: $34.60High$50.00Average$43.33Low$35.00




Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 5 investment analysts is to buy stock in Central Garden & Pet. This Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/10/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
2/8/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
5/8/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/6/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/4/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
2/2/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
4/3/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
5/3/2025

Latest Recommendations

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

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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
5/14/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetHold$19.20 ➝ $22.40
5/7/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetHold$16.00 ➝ $19.20
(Data available from 5/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.96 (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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  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
10/6/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
11/5/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
12/5/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
1/4/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
2/3/2025
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
3/5/2025
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/4/2025
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
5/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
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.
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Today's Range

Now: $34.60
Low: $33.85
High: $34.67

50 Day Range

MA: $35.47
Low: $33.56
High: $37.06

52 Week Range

Now: $34.60
Low: $32.16
High: $47.48

Volume

73,165 shs

Average Volume

144,445 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.27 billion

P/E Ratio

19.01

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.8

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., Monness Crespi & Hardt, and Truist Financial Co..
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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 $43.33, suggesting a possible upside of 25.2%. Argus has the highest price target set, predicting CENT will reach $50.00 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.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Central Garden & Pet?

Central Garden & Pet currently has 2 hold ratings, 1 buy rating 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 CENT 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 and its investor relations email address is fedelmann@central.com. The official website for Central Garden & Pet is www.central.com. Learn More about contacing Central Garden & Pet investor relations.





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