Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Stock Forecast
CENT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.20 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $53.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +26.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 23, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.06
- 52-week range
- $30.47 – $46.54
CENT analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CENT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CENT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.21 | −42.9% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.97 | $2.91 | $3.00 | $2.73 | +8.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.06 | $2.93 | $3.15 | $2.97 | +2.8% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CENT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0 | $0 | $0 | −5.4% | — |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.01B | $2.99B | $3.05B | −3.7% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.00B | $2.94B | $3.07B | −0.4% | 2 |
CENT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CENT revenue: reported and forecast
CENT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.12 | −38.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.98 | $2.97 | $2.97 | $2.97 | $2.97 | −0.1% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.10 | $3.09 | $3.08 | $3.06 | $3.06 | −1.3% | 3 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CENT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CENT beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CENT
5 analysts cover Central Garden & Pet; their consensus rating is buy (4.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $53.00, 26.1% above the latest close of $42.04. Analysts expect earnings of $2.97 per share for FY2026, +8.9% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $3.06 per share on revenue of $3.0 billion. Central Garden & Pet beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CENT forecast FAQ
What is Central Garden & Pet's price target?
The average analyst price target for Central Garden & Pet is $53.00, 26.1% above the latest close of $42.04.
Is Central Garden & Pet a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Central Garden & Pet, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Central Garden & Pet's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.97 per share for FY2026 (range $2.91 to $3.00); for FY2027 the estimate is $3.06.
What is Central Garden & Pet's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $3.0 billion, growth of −3.7%; for FY2027 it is $3.0 billion.
When does Central Garden & Pet report earnings?
Central Garden & Pet is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 23, 2026; the EPS estimate is $-0.06.
Does Central Garden & Pet usually beat earnings estimates?
Central Garden & Pet reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.