Zacks Research Has Bullish Outlook for CENTA FY2025 Earnings

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research upped their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Central Garden & Pet in a research report issued on Wednesday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst S. Singh now forecasts that the company will earn $2.35 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $2.22. The consensus estimate for Central Garden & Pet’s current full-year earnings is $2.38 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Central Garden & Pet’s Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.15) EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.16 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.13) EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.40 EPS and Q1 2027 earnings at $0.18 EPS.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 5th. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.24. Central Garden & Pet had a return on equity of 10.08% and a net margin of 3.77%.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. StockNews.com upgraded Central Garden & Pet from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Central Garden & Pet from $32.00 to $31.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 16th. Finally, Argus lowered shares of Central Garden & Pet from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Central Garden & Pet currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $41.00.

Central Garden & Pet Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CENTA opened at $31.32 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $32.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $32.18. The company has a market cap of $2.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.21 and a beta of 0.76. Central Garden & Pet has a one year low of $27.70 and a one year high of $41.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 3.47 and a quick ratio of 1.97.

Insider Transactions at Central Garden & Pet

In other Central Garden & Pet news, insider John D. Walker III sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.86, for a total transaction of $328,600.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 67,111 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,205,267.46. This represents a 12.97 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 20.28% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Credit Industriel ET Commercial acquired a new stake in shares of Central Garden & Pet during the 4th quarter worth approximately $4,818,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its holdings in Central Garden & Pet by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 53,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,768,000 after purchasing an additional 3,069 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its stake in Central Garden & Pet by 23.5% in the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 111,167 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,674,000 after purchasing an additional 21,125 shares in the last quarter. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Central Garden & Pet by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. now owns 961,615 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,781,000 after purchasing an additional 14,144 shares during the period. Finally, Two Sigma Advisers LP bought a new position in shares of Central Garden & Pet during the 4th quarter worth about $1,367,000. 50.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Central Garden & Pet

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.