CENTA today
$40.55-$0.10 (-0.26%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyUptrend (confirmed)
4 hourBearish
1 hourStrong Bearish
15 minStrong Bearish
5 minBullish
Daily trend turns down below $33.04
Key levels
Resistance$42.44
Resistance$41.27
Support$39.83
Support$37.98
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet supplies pet owners and gardeners in the United States through Pet and Garden segments. The Pet business covers dog and cat snacks, chew items, playthings, sleeping products, grooming and waste supplies, plus aquatics, small animal, reptile, bird, equine and livestock goods, including live fish and small animals. The Garden business includes grass and packet seeds, wild bird feed and feeders, fertilizers, weed and insect controls, and live plants. Its brands include Nylabone, Kaytee, Aqueon, Pennington, Ferry-Morse and Amdro, reaching retailers, online sellers and professional buyers, mainly across the United States with some activity in Canada and Mexico.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Nov 26, 2025.
Nasdaq · Consumer Defensive
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA)
What Is the Price Target for CENTA?
SEPT Low Target
$37.00
SEPT Mid Target
$45.00
SEPT High Target
$53.00
Analyst Consensus
$45.00
Is CENTA a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing -2.2% YoY with DECLINING trend — consistent growth.
- •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$54.00
24
Moat Score
NONE
7/9
Piotroski Score
N/A
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with CENTA?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
MEDIUM
Signal: NEUTRAL
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Revenue YoY
-2.2%
3yr Revenue CAGR
-2.1%
EPS Growth YoY
57.41%
FCF Growth YoY
-17.3%
Revenue Trend
DECLINING
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:26:33 | $40.63 | 1,617 | $$66K | SELL |
| 21:01:06 | $40.65 | 1,090 | $$44K | BUY |
| 21:00:19 | $40.65 | 2,100 | $$85K | BUY |
| 20:38:16 | $40.63 | 1,515 | $$62K | MIDPOINT |
| 16:58:01 | $40.33 | 1,300 | $$52K | MIDPOINT |
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What is CENTA stock price today?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENTA) is at $40.55, down 0.26% (-$0.10) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is CENTA stock moving today?
Latest CENTA news — Oct 19, 2026: Central Garden & Pet buys seed company W. Atlee Burpee
What is the CENTA price target?
The average analyst price target for CENTA is $45.00, ranging from $37 to $53, based on 2 analysts. Latest: JP Morgan maintains on Jul 16, 2026.
What do analysts rate CENTA?
Analyst ratings for CENTA: 0 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did CENTA beat earnings?
CENTA last reported on Aug 5, 2026: EPS $1.54 vs $1.51 expected — a beat of 2.0%.
What is CENTA's P/E ratio?
CENTA trades at a P/E of 14.9 vs a Consumer Defensive average of 19.4.
Does CENTA pay a dividend?
CENTA does not currently pay a dividend.
How much debt does CENTA have?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO reported $1.2B of debt and $997M of cash (Jun 27, 2026).
What are CENTA support and resistance levels?
Support: $39.83, $37.98, $36.69. Resistance: $41.27, $42.44.
What are insiders doing with CENTA?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on CENTA?
Oct 19, 2026: Central Garden & Pet buys seed company W. Atlee Burpee