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CENTA vs HYFM

Side-by-side comparison of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) and Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc. (HYFM): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.

Summary

  • Both CENTA and HYFM operate in Consumer Specialties (Consumer Discretionary), so they compete in similar markets.
  • CENTA is the larger of the two at $2.21B, about 483.0x HYFM ($4.6M).
  • Over the past year, CENTA is up 11.8% and HYFM is down 75.8% - CENTA leads by 87.7 points.
  • CENTA has been more active in the news (5 items in the past 4 weeks vs 4 for HYFM).
  • HYFM has more recent analyst coverage (11 ratings vs 4 for CENTA).
PerformanceCENTA+11.83%HYFM-75.85%
2025-06-06+0.00%2026-06-05
MetricCENTAHYFM
Company
Central Garden & Pet Company
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc.
Price
$35.25+1.22%
$0.98-0.51%
Market cap
$2.21B
$4.6M
1M return
+4.69%
-3.87%
1Y return
+11.83%
-75.85%
Industry
Consumer Specialties
Consumer Specialties
Exchange
NASDAQ
NASDAQ
IPO
2020
News (4w)
5
4
Recent ratings
4
11
CENTA

Central Garden & Pet Company

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.

HYFM

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) equipment and supplies in the United States and Canada. The company offers agricultural lighting devices, indoor climate control equipment, hydroponics and nutrients, and plant additives used to grow, farm, and cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, plants, vegetables, grains, and herbs in controlled environment; and distributes CEA equipment and supplies, which include grow light systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; humidity and carbon dioxide monitors and controllers; water pumps, heaters, chillers, and filters; nutrient and fertilizer delivery systems; and various growing media made from soil, rock wool or coconut fiber. It also provides hydroponics systems, such as hydro systems, hydro trays and components, meters and solutions, pumps and irrigation systems, water filtration systems, pots and containers, and tents and tarps; atmospheric control equipment comprising controllers, monitors and timers, ventilation/air conditioning equipment, air purification equipment, and CO2 equipment; and nutrients and additives. The company offers its products under the PHOTOBIO, Phantom, Quantum, Digilux, Jump Start, Active Aqua, Active Air, Autopilot, Xtrasun, Active Eye, Agrobrite, GROW!T, Phat, and oxyClone brands. Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.

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