Consumer Defensive
Live Price
Offline$37.78
+2.25% today
1Y Change
+21.99%
Window
Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026
Coverage: 247 bars ยท Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENTA) is a Consumer Defensive stock with a market cap of $2.25B and listed on NASDAQ. The stock last traded around $37.78 and up 22.0% across the available one-year price window (Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of -2.2%, EPS growth of +57.3%, a dividend yield of 0.0%. What stands out right now is revenue -2.2%, EPS +57.3%, free cash flow -17.2% with operating margin 7.7% and ROIC 5.8%. Valuation is more restrained than many high-expectation growth names at P/E 14.2 and price/sales 0.7. Overall, the current profile looks closer to a turnaround or cyclical reset than a generic broad-market placeholder. Stock Foundry combines CENTA price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Consumer Defensive peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Below sector median
-2.2% vs +1.7% peer median
Operating Margin
Near sector median
+7.7% vs +6.6% peer median
P/E
Near sector median
14.2 vs 14.0 peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on May 6, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating picture looks softer than before
Revenue is at -2.2% and EPS is at +57.3%, with operating margin around 7.7%.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged +4.7% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 3 of those reports.
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 May 6, 2026 | โ | +3.2% | +2.1% | +3.4% |
2026 Feb 4, 2026 | +90.9% | +4.3% | +5.3% | +3.5% |
2025 Nov 24, 2025 | +55.0% | +8.2% | +6.7% | +2.1% |
Benchmark Edge
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
CENTA
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Normalized return
SPY
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S&P 500
Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CENTA Max Drawdown
-29.51%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Uses the longest available daily history for CENTA and SPY.
Company Overview
Central Garden & Pet Co
NASDAQ
Central Garden & Pet Company is a prominent player in the consumer and pet care industry, focused on producing and distributing a diverse array of products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies sectors. The company's core activity revolves around servicing a broad market that includes retailers, garden centers, and professional customers, with offerings ranging from garden chemicals and outdoor decor to pet food and supplies. Notable for its commitment to quality and innovation, Central Garden & Pet Company plays a significant role in the home improvement and pet care markets by delivering products that enhance consumer lifestyles and meet the demands of garden enthusiasts and pet owners alike. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, the company maintains a strong market presence and contributes to sectors emphasizing wellness, outdoor living, and pet care, thus impacting consumer retail trends and shaping experiences in these areas.
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
Next Step
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