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Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CENTA Stock Forecast

Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) stock forecast, based on 13 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $50.00, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $50.00. This represents a 63.56% increase from the last price of $30.57.

$30 $34 $38 $42 $46 $50 High: $50 Avg: $50 Low: $50 Last Closed Price: $30.57

CENTA Stock Rating

Central Garden & Pet stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (53.85%), 6 Hold (46.15%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 13 6 7 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CENTA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCentral Garden & Pet63.56%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 14.15%
IndustryPackaged Foods Stocks28.15%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts111
Avg Price Target$50.00$50.00$50.00
Last Closing Price$30.57$30.57$30.57
Upside/Downside63.56%63.56%63.56%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 25132--6
Nov, 25132--6
Oct, 25132--6
Sep, 25133--7
Aug, 25133--7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 25, 2025Bradley ThomasKeyBanc$50.00$28.5974.89%63.56%
Aug 08, 2022Truist Financial$60.00$42.2142.15%96.27%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 25, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported$2.81$2.86$2.35$1.64$2.58----
Avg Forecast$2.16$2.22$2.01$2.09$2.25$2.46$2.73$3.24$3.58
High Forecast$2.19$2.26$2.02$2.10$2.26$2.51$2.78$3.30$3.65
Low Forecast$2.10$2.17$1.99$2.07$2.23$2.44$2.71$3.21$3.55
Surprise %30.09%28.83%16.92%-21.53%14.67%----

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $3B $4B $4B $4B Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported$3.30B$3.34B$3.31B$3.20B$3.13B----
Avg Forecast$3.29B$3.35B$3.30B$3.24B$3.22B$3.29B$3.37B$3.70B$3.82B
High Forecast$3.34B$3.40B$3.34B$3.25B$3.23B$3.30B$3.42B$3.76B$3.87B
Low Forecast$3.23B$3.29B$3.28B$3.22B$3.21B$3.27B$3.35B$3.67B$3.79B
Surprise %0.30%-0.32%0.31%-1.18%-2.77%----

Net Income Forecast

$100M $160M $220M $280M $340M $400M Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported$151.75M$152.15M$125.64M$107.98M$162.84M----
Avg Forecast$214.87M$148.36M$291.55M$139.92M$150.13M$164.74M$182.53M$216.63M$239.36M
High Forecast$259.74M$151.05M$352.50M$140.58M$150.81M$167.56M$186.14M$220.91M$244.09M
Low Forecast$170.00M$144.72M$230.61M$138.59M$148.78M$163.32M$180.96M$214.75M$237.29M
Surprise %-29.38%2.56%-56.91%-22.83%8.47%----

CENTA Forecast FAQ

Is Central Garden & Pet stock a buy?

Central Garden & Pet stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Central Garden & Pet is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Central Garden & Pet's price target?

Central Garden & Pet's price target, set by 13 Wall Street analysts, averages $50 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $50 at the low end to $50 at the high end, suggesting a potential 63.56% change from the previous closing price of $30.57.

How does Central Garden & Pet stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Central Garden & Pet's stock forecast shows a 63.56% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (14.15%) and outperforming the packaged foods stocks industry (28.15%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Central Garden & Pet over the past three months?

  • December 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Central Garden & Pet’s EPS forecast?

Central Garden & Pet's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2026 is $2.46, marking a -4.65% decrease from the reported $2.58 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $2.73 in 2027, $3.24 in 2028, and $3.58 in 2029.

What is Central Garden & Pet’s revenue forecast?

Central Garden & Pet's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2026 is $3.29B, reflecting a 5.05% increase from the reported $3.13B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $3.37B, followed by $3.7B for 2028, and $3.82B for 2029.

What is Central Garden & Pet’s net income forecast?

Central Garden & Pet's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in September 2026 stands at $164.74M, representing an 1.16% increase from the reported $162.84M in 2025. Projections indicate $182.53M in 2027, $216.63M in 2028, and $239.36M in 2029.