Central Garden & Pet Company Class A CENTA

Here is how Central Garden (CENT) and People (PPLI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Central Garden (CENT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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NEPTUNE CITY, N.J., September 23, 2026--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) that helps dogs live fuller and happier lives, is redefining chew time with the brand’s first chew toys made with real chicken, bison, venison, bacon, and beef. To share this indulgent chewing experience for dogs with pet parents, Nylabone is partnering with actress, entrepreneur, and devoted dog mom Ashley Tisdale.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., September 21, 2026--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced a planned leadership transition for its Garden segment. J.D. Walker, President, Garden Consumer Products, will retire from that role effective September 26, 2026, at which point Jason Barnes, Executive Vice President, Garden Consumer Products, will assume responsibility for sales, marketing and servic

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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.

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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 […]

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., August 28, 2026--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that Brad Smith, Central’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in virtual investor meetings hosted by KeyBanc Capital Markets on September 1, 2026.