CENT Central Garden & Pet Company

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and H&R Block (HRB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Central Garden & Pet (CENT) held a special call to discuss its fiscal 2026 third quarter, highlighting lower reported net sales, a higher full year profit outlook, and an agreement to acquire 80% of European pet supplier TRIXIE. At a share price of $41.71, Central Garden & Pet has seen short term momentum cool, with a 7 day share price return of 4.77% down and a 30 day share price return of 5.33% down. However, the year to date share price return of 30.55% and 1 year total shareholder return...

Central Garden (CENT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. On the other hand, they usually underperform during bull runs, and this paradigm has rung true over the past six months as the sector’s -5.1% decline paled in comparison to the S&P 500’s 11.7% gain.

On August 5, Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter results for the period ended June 27, and the numbers pull in two directions at once. Net sales fell 8% to $882 million, yet the company raised its full-year profit outlook, a combination that says more about where the business is heading than […]

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and H&R Block (HRB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how household products stocks fared in Q2, starting with Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT).

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

PETS' fiscal first-quarter 2027 sales decline year over year, but lower costs, stronger recurring sales and new partnerships offer signs of progress.

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Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) executives said the company is entering a period of record profitability, expanding margins and increased acquisition activity as it simplifies its operating structure and pursues growth in pet and garden products. Speaking at Canaccord’s 46th Annual Growth Confer

Central Garden & Pet (NasdaqGS:CENT) is pursuing further acquisitions after agreeing to acquire a majority interest in TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG. The company is highlighting mergers and acquisitions as a core part of its long-term growth approach. Management is signaling that additional deals are being considered beyond the TRIXIE transaction. For readers looking to find more under-the-radar companies following a similar playbook of portfolio building through acquisitions, the...

Central Garden & Pet posts Q3 earnings beat, expands margins and raises FY2026 EPS outlook on strong execution and portfolio optimization.

Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) delivers 2% organic sales growth and raises fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $2.85 or better, fueled by the TRIXIE acquisition and record cash flow.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) reported an 8% decline in fiscal third-quarter net sales to $882 million, primarily reflecting its exit from the pet distribution business at the beginning of the quarter. Excluding that business, organic net sales rose 2% to $862 million, supported by growth in bo

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 8.2% year on year to $882.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.54 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

The undisclosed interest will be purchased from Trixie’s founder Bonnik Hansen, and company shareholders Dirk Jessen and Volker Haak, who remain minority owners.

CENT is expanding into Europe through the TRIXIE acquisition, strengthening its global pet platform and international growth strategy.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) said it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in TRIXIE, a German pet supplies company, in a transaction CEO Niko Lahanas described as a major expansion of the company’s pet business and a platform for Europe. Lahanas said the combination would m

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

CENT is improving efficiency through cost discipline, simplification and operational changes that support long-term profitability.