Central Garden & Pet Company - Common Stock (CENT)

The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally as a surprisingly subdued inflation report fueled hopes for an imminent interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a year-over-year increase of 2.7%, which was slightly below market expectations. This tamer-than-expected inflation data was viewed by investors as a key signal that price pressures are easing. As a result, the market has strengthened its conviction that the U.S. Federal Reserve will implement an interest rate cut in September. The prospect of lower borrowing costs tends to boost corporate profitability and can stimulate economic activity, creating a more favorable environment for consumer-facing companies and fueling a broad-based market rally.

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

Shares of pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) jumped 3% in the morning session after the release of a favorable Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation cooling more than anticipated. The July report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated a year-over-year inflation rate of 2.7%, just below the 2.8% economists had forecast. This suggests that price pressures on consumers may be easing. Particularly beneficial for the sector was the news that the food index remained flat, with grocery prices even declining by 0.1% month-over-month. This development is seen as a positive for the profitability of food, beverage, and personal care companies, as lower input costs and increased consumer purchasing power could boost sales. A Federal Reserve official's comments on the same day, noting that consumer spending fundamentals remain solid, further bolstered investor confidence in the sector's resilience.

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 3.6% year on year to $960.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.56 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 3.6% year on year to $960.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.56 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after the bell. Here’s what to look for.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 7.4% year on year to $833.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.04 per share was 11.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. Surprisingly, the sector hasn’t played its shielding role over the past six months as it tumbled 13.9%. This drop was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 1.9% decline.

Looking back on household products stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) and its peers.

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 7.4% year on year to $833.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.04 per share was 11.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) will be reporting results tomorrow after market close. Here’s what investors should know.

A company with profits isn’t always a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a cautious stance on future monetary policy decisions during a speech in Chicago, emphasizing that trade tariffs could add upward pressure to inflation in the short term and complicate the Fed's efforts to stabilize the economy. He warned that such trade measures are "likely to move us further away from our goals," referring to the Fed's dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment. 

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 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.

Over the past six months, Central Garden & Pet’s stock price fell to $36.13. Shareholders have lost 5.7% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 1%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how household products stocks fared in Q4, starting with Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT).

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