Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It provides pet supplies products, including edible chews and treats, dog chew toys, dog play toys, natural dog treats and chews, pet dental chews and solutions, dog training pads, pet containment, grooming supplies, and other accessories; products for birds, small animals, and specialty pets comprising food, cages and habitats, toys, chews, and related accessories; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. The company sells its pet supplies products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands, as well as under Adams, Altosid, Arden Companies, Coralife, C&S Products, Interpet, Pet Select, TFH, and Zodiac other brands. It also offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. The company sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the AMDRO, Ironite, Pennington, and Sevin brands, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.
IPO Year: 1993
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: central.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/28/2024 | $50.00 | Hold → Buy | Argus |
| 3/12/2024 | $52.00 | Buy | Canaccord Genuity |
| 11/30/2021 | Buy → Hold | Argus Research |
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Year-long Celebration Kicks-off with CHEWS for Good™ Campaign On February 14th! Nylabone®, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), is celebrating its 70th birthday in 2025 with a year-long campaign dedicated to its heartfelt mission; helping dogs find and stay in loving homes. As part of this milestone celebration, Nylabone is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society® to support pet adoptions by providing chew toys that promote healthy chewing habits, reduce anxiety, and increase a dog's chances of being adopted. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250212353089/en/Nylab
Ferry-Morse, one of the leading and oldest gardening seed brands in the United States, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), is starting the gardening season off in full bloom as the brand unveils a new line of Bulk Flower & Wildflower Mixes for 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250206137363/en/Sow Something Special This Spring: Ferry-Morse Launches New Flower Seed Mixes & Seed Varieties for 2025 Season (Graphic: Business Wire) Available now as gardeners plan and prep for spring, the collection features 50 varieties of 1-pound bags of flower, wildflower and lawn alter
Fiscal 2025 Q1 net sales of $656 million vs. $635 million in the prior year Fiscal 2025 Q1 EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.01 a year ago Maintains outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 28, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205965879/en/CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q1 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS -- Fiscal 2025 Q1 net sales of $656 million vs. $635 million in the prior year -- Fiscal 2025 Q1 EPS of $0.2
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will announce results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 28, 2024, after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Niko Lahanas, CEO, and Brad Smith, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). About Centra
Nylabone®, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, is celebrating its 70th birthday with a bold commitment to sustainability. To mark this milestone, the brand has unveiled a refreshed packaging design that embodies its core brand promise: "Trusted Chew Toys with Heart and Purpose™." This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250121774260/en/Nylabone Celebrates 70-Year Birthday with Eco-Friendly Packaging Upgrade (Photo: Business Wire) The updated packaging not only applies a fresh, modern look but also significantly reduces the brand's environmental footprint. By adopting recyclable paper materials and elimin
Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has appointed Randal D. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216341413/en/Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director -- Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Lewis brings to Central more than 34 years of experience in the consumer products industry, including 17 years at Spectrum Bra
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the authorization under its stock repurchase program. The Board authorized Central to purchase up to an additional $100 million of its issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. Following this increase, as of December 11, 2024, the total repurchase authorization will be approximately $130 million. Central's Board of Directors has determined that an increase in the current authorization for the future repurchase of issued and outstanding shares of stock would be in the best interests of Central a
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that management will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets December Consumer Spotlight event being held virtually on December 12-13, 2024. Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer, and Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 3:55 pm ET (12:55 pm PT). To listen to the fireside chat, please pre-register at https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_113083/conference_home.html. Following the conference, the fireside chat will be publicly available via webcast replay and posted to the investor section of th
Fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion vs. $3.3 billion in the prior year Fiscal 2024 GAAP EPS of $1.62 vs. $1.88 a year ago, non-GAAP EPS of $2.13 vs. $2.07 a year ago Expects fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS to be $2.20 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 28, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125974807/en/ "We have a lot to be proud of this year. We increased non-GAAP EPS, continued margin expansion, made significant progress on our Cost
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will announce results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 28, 2024, after the close of trading on Monday, November 25, 2024. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Niko Lahanas, CEO, and Brad Smith, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). About Ce
Argus upgraded Central Garden from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $50.00
Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage of Central Garden with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $52.00
Argus Research downgraded Central Garden & Pet from Buy to Hold
Argus upgraded Central Garden from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $68.00
Truist Securities upgraded Central Garden & Pet from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $65.00 from $45.00 previously
Truist upgraded Central Garden from Hold to Buy
Fiscal 2025 Q1 net sales of $656 million vs. $635 million in the prior year Fiscal 2025 Q1 EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.01 a year ago Maintains outlook for fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 28, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205965879/en/CENTRAL GARDEN & PET ANNOUNCES Q1 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS -- Fiscal 2025 Q1 net sales of $656 million vs. $635 million in the prior year -- Fiscal 2025 Q1 EPS of $0.2
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will announce results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 28, 2024, after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Niko Lahanas, CEO, and Brad Smith, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). About Centra
Fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion vs. $3.3 billion in the prior year Fiscal 2024 GAAP EPS of $1.62 vs. $1.88 a year ago, non-GAAP EPS of $2.13 vs. $2.07 a year ago Expects fiscal 2025 non-GAAP EPS to be $2.20 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 28, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125974807/en/ "We have a lot to be proud of this year. We increased non-GAAP EPS, continued margin expansion, made significant progress on our Cost
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, will announce results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 28, 2024, after the close of trading on Monday, November 25, 2024. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Niko Lahanas, CEO, and Brad Smith, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). About Ce
Fiscal 2024 Q3 net sales of $996 million compared to $1,023 million a year ago Fiscal 2024 Q3 GAAP EPS of $1.19 vs. $1.25 a year ago, Non-GAAP EPS of $1.32 vs. $1.40 a year ago Maintains outlook for fiscal 2024 non-GAAP EPS of $2.00 or better ($2.50 or better before the February 2024 stock dividend) Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended June 29, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240807439810/en/ "We delivered a solid third quarter earnings performanc
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, will announce results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended June 29, 2024, after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Beth Springer, Interim CEO, and Niko Lahanas, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). About C
Fiscal 2024 Q2 net sales of $900 million compared to $909 million a year ago Fiscal 2024 Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.93 vs. $0.72 a year ago, Non-GAAP EPS of $0.99 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2024 non-GAAP EPS of $2.00 or better ($2.50 or better before the February 2024 stock dividend) Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended March 30, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508389740/en/ "We delivered a solid second quarter with earnings per share well ahead of p
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, will announce results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended March 30, 2024, after the close of trading on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Beth Springer, Interim CEO, and Niko Lahanas, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). About Ce
Fiscal 2024 Q1 net sales of $635 million Fiscal 2024 Q1 earnings per share of $0.01 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2024 non-GAAP EPS of $2.50 or better Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended December 30, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207515647/en/ "The fiscal year is off to a solid start as we successfully navigated the challenging external environment. We delivered earnings per share of $0.01 as a result of improved gross margin and early season
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, will announce results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended December 30, 2023, after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. On that day, Central will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time), hosted by Beth Springer, Interim CEO, and Niko Lahanas, CFO, to discuss these results and to provide a general business update. The live webcast and a replay as well as related materials will be accessible at http://ir.central.com. Alternatively, to participate by phone, please dial +1 (201) 689-8345 (domestic and international). A
Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has appointed Randal D. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216341413/en/Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director -- Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Lewis brings to Central more than 34 years of experience in the consumer products industry, including 17 years at Spectrum Bra
Niko Lahanas, Former Central CFO, Brings 18 Years of Experience at the Company Brad Smith, Former CFO, Pet Segment, Appointed Central CFO Interim CEO and Director Beth Springer to Return to Role of Lead Independent Director Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), (NASDAQ:CENTA), ("Central" or "the Company"), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, announced today that Niko Lahanas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, and Brad Smith has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective September 29, 2024. Mr. Lahanas will also join Central's Board of Directors. Mr. Lahanas succeeds Beth Springer, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since October, 2023. M
Tim Cofer joins Company as COO, will assume CEO role in Q2 2024 Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort will guide transition and then serve as Executive Chairman BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) today announced the appointment of Tim Cofer as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort, as a key step in the Company's CEO succession plan. Cofer, who will join KDP on Nov. 6, 2023, will work side by side with Gamgort while in a COO capacity, with a planned transition to CEO in the second quarter of 2024. Gamgort will serve as Executive Chairman of KDP after the transition occurs. Cofer is a seasoned consumer pack
Current CEO Tim Cofer Departing to Join Keurig Dr Pepper, Initially as COO, and Will Assume the CEO Role in Q2 2024 Central Reaffirms Expectations for Fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.55 or Better Central Garden & Pet Company ("Central") (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a market leader in the Pet and Garden industries, today announced that Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer since October 2019, has informed the Board of his intent to depart Central, effective as of the close of business on October 6, 2023. Mr. Cofer will join Keurig Dr Pepper, initially as Chief Operating Officer, and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer in the second quarter of 2024. Beth Springer, Central's Lead
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT, CENTA))) ("Central"), a market leader in the garden and pet industries, today announced that it has appointed a new director, Lisa Coleman, to the Company's Board of Directors effective September 26, 2021. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210927005013/en/Lisa Coleman (Photo: Business Wire) Ms. Coleman has more than 25 years of experience in talent management and development including executive coaching, leadership development, leadership and succession planning and talent acquisition. She currently provides executive career coaching and board advisory through her firm Lisa
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) (“Central”), a market leader in the garden and pet industries, today announced that it has nominated two new independent directors, Courtnee Chun and Daniel P. Myers, for election at the Company’s 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting on February 9, 2021. On that day, Thomas P. Colligan will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors. Their nomination follows the appointment of Brendan P. Dougher in September 2020, and the retirement of Jack Balousek, who had served on the Central Board of Directors for 19 years and was the Company’s lead independent director. The Company is pleased to announce
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