Central Garden & Pet Company
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
cent · stock forecast · 10 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 10 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Buy
10 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$54.00
Consensus
$54.00
+33.4% upside
Low
$54.00
Median: $54 · Last Close: $40.49
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $40.90 | ↑ 1.00% |
1-day model range: $40.76–$41.03. Peak: $41.03 (+1.00%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $38 | -7.1% |
| 2028 | $36 | -11.0% |
| 2029 | $35 | -13.3% |
| 2030 | $35 | -14.6% |
| 2031 | — | -15.4% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BULLISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · CENT · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2025-11-25 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2024-11-26 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2024-10-16 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2024-09-30 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2024-07-01 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2024-05-28 | Argus Research | Upgrade ↑ | Hold→Buy |
| 2024-02-09 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2023-09-21 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2023-08-02 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) stock. Of the recent 43 rating actions, 7 were upgrades and 4 were downgrades. 10 analysts currently cover CENT.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
CENT analyst recommendation trends show stable buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$3.0B
↓ 6.6% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$2.9B
↓ 3.5% YoY
EPS This Year
$2.98
EPS Next Year
$3.10
↑ 4.0% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast CENT EPS of $2.98 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 3 analysts. The CENT revenue forecast is $3.0B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The CENT stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 10 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus CENT price target is $54.00 (+33.4% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.
The CENT short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $40.90 (+1.00%). The CENT stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $38. The CENT stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $33–$36.
Central Garden & Pet Company trades on NASDAQ under the ticker CENT. The CENT stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 60% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
CENT forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 10 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month CENT price target is $54.00, with a high forecast of $54.00 and a low of $54.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +33.4% potential upside from the current price of $40.49.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
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