Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Consumer Defensive · Current price $36.56 (-1.24%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | John Staszak | Argus Research | $50.00 | +36.8% |
| May 9, 2024 | Bill Chappell | Truist Financial | $50.00 | +36.8% |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Brian McNamara | Canaccord Genuity | $52.00 | +42.2% |
Top Analysts Covering CENT
CENT vs Sector & Market
| Metric | CENT | Consumer Defensive Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.00 | 2.56 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 1 | 12 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +39.5% | +1188.6% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 14.92 | -7.35 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | $962M | $971M | $981M | 4 |
| 2026-09-27 | $675M | $684M | $694M | 3 |
| 2026-12-27 | $631M | $639M | $648M | 3 |
| 2027-03-27 | $885M | $896M | $909M | 3 |
| 2027-06-27 | $1.01B | $1.02B | $1.04B | 3 |
| 2027-09-27 | $710M | $719M | $729M | 3 |
| 2028-09-27 | $3.32B | $3.32B | $3.32B | 2 |
| 2029-09-27 | $3.52B | $3.56B | $3.61B | 1 |
| 2030-09-27 | $3.63B | $3.67B | $3.72B | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | $1.56 | $1.59 | $1.62 | 4 |
| 2026-09-27 | $-0.05 | $-0.05 | $-0.04 | 2 |
| 2026-12-27 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 2 |
| 2027-03-27 | $1.11 | $1.13 | $1.15 | 2 |
| 2027-06-27 | $1.66 | $1.69 | $1.72 | 2 |
| 2027-09-27 | $-0.02 | $-0.02 | $-0.02 | 2 |
| 2028-09-27 | $2.97 | $3.18 | $3.39 | 2 |
| 2029-09-27 | $3.62 | $3.67 | $3.74 | 1 |
| 2030-09-27 | $3.90 | $3.95 | $4.03 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for CENT?
The consensus among 1 analysts covering Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) is Buy with an average price target of $51.00.
What is the highest price target for CENT?
The highest price target for CENT is $52.00, set by Brian McNamara at Canaccord Genuity on 2024-03-11.
What is the lowest price target for CENT?
The lowest price target for CENT is $50.00, set by Bill Chappell at Truist Financial on 2024-05-09.
How many analysts cover CENT?
1 analysts have issued ratings for Central Garden & Pet Company in the past 12 months.
Is CENT a buy or sell right now?
Based on 1 analyst ratings, CENT has a consensus rating of Buy (2.00/5) with a +39.5% upside to the consensus target of $51.00.
What are the earnings estimates for CENT?
Analysts estimate CENT will report EPS of $1.59 for the period ending 2026-06-27, with revenue estimated at $971M.
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