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Central Garden & Pet - CENTA Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $41.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 26.78%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$32.34 As of 03/14/2025 05:00 PM ET
▲ +0.41 (1.28%)

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Analyst Price Target for CENTA

Analyst Price Target is $41.00
▲ +26.78% 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 $41.00, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $31.00. The average price target represents a 26.78% upside from the last price of $32.34.

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

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3/246/249/2412/243/253/26$20$27$35$42$50Closing price on 03/13/25: $31.93High$50.00Average$41.00Low$31.00




Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

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

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/19/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/17/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/15/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/14/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/12/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/14/2025

Latest Recommendations

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

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
1/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $31.00
1/7/2025ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
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
(Data available from 3/14/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.40 (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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  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/16/2024
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/15/2024
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/15/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/14/2024
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/14/2024
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/13/2025
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/12/2025
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/14/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

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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.
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Today's Range

Now: $32.34
Low: $31.36
High: $32.45

50 Day Range

MA: $31.72
Low: $29.86
High: $34.19

52 Week Range

Now: $32.34
Low: $27.70
High: $41.03

Volume

294,141 shs

Average Volume

294,442 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.12 billion

P/E Ratio

17.77

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.7

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, and Truist Financial Co..
View the latest analyst ratings for CENTA.

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 $41.00, suggesting a possible upside of 26.7%. 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 $31.00 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, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Central Garden & Pet?

Other companies that are similar to Central Garden & Pet include WD-40, Spectrum Brands, Oil-Dri Co. of America, Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive. 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. The official website for Central Garden & Pet is www.central.com. Learn More about contacing Central Garden & Pet investor relations.