CENTA's Quality Score fell 1 point on Tue, Nov 10, to 15. It did not trade higher than the day before.
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Up 45% in a year while the S&P 500 rose 12%.
| Outperforming | Up 20% in 6 months vs the S&P's +2% |
| Latest filing | 8-K, Sep 22 |
After its last 4 reports it closed +5.3% on average, higher 4 of 4 times.
Excellentfor quality, not price, 7 of 14 chart checks firingWhat the Quality Score means
CENTA is #13 of 122 by Quality Score.
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Expected to report Wed Nov 25, after the close (in 15 days).
What an earnings report is: every 3 months, a company tells everyone how much it sold and earned. We read the figures, the outlook, and how the stock moved after.
The figures are not read from the release yet.
“Net sales in the Pet segment were $400 million, compared with $493 million, a decrease of 19% reflecting the exit of the pet distribution business.”
CENTA's results filing gives no sales by line in a table we read.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Non-GAAP diluted EPS | $2.85 or better |
“Third quarter results showed continued strength across the business with improvements in both organic sales and margins versus last year, reflecting sharp execution and favorable margins due primarily to the exit of the pet distribution business earlier this year.”
From its results filing (SEC filing · Aug 5)
Sales grew 3% a year over 5 years, fiscal 2020 to 2025.
Its share count grew 3.1% a year over 5 years.
| Reported | Gap | Reaction | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | -0.1% | +5.3% | +0.7% |
| May 6, 2026 | +4.2% | +3.2% | +2.1% |
| Feb 4, 2026 | -2.9% | +4.3% | +5.3% |
Sales grew in four of the last seven years, to $3.1B in 2025. It made a profit in each of the eight years.
RSI 69.2, MACD above signal, above both averages. Not scored.
2 insiders sold $540K across 3 filings in the last 6 months. No open-market buys on record. The newest:
Officers and directors with a Form 4 in the last 12 months.
Central Garden & Pet Co offers solutions that support healthier pets, greener lawns, and thriving gardens. Its products include dog and cat treats, chews, toys, beds, containment, grooming supplies, aquatics, small animal and bird supplies, equine and livestock products, insect control solutions, grass seed, wild bird feed, fertilizers, pest controls, live plants, and packet seeds, sold under brands such as Aqueon, Nylabone, Kaytee, Farnam, Pennington, Ferry Morse, Amdro, and Sevin. The company operates through two segments, Pet and Garden, and sells through retailers, independent stores, eCommerce channels, and professional markets. It has sales and distribution operations mainly across the United States, with additional facilities in Canada and Mexico.
“The pet supplies industry is highly competitive and increasingly consolidated.”
CENTA scores 15 today, which Breakaway calls Excellent. It is #13 of 122 in Consumer Staples by Quality Score, with 7 of 14 chart checks firing. Up 45% in a year while the S&P 500 rose 12%. Breakaway does not say whether to buy any stock: the score does not know your situation, and it is not a recommendation to buy or sell anything. Please do your own research.
CENTA scores 15 today, which Breakaway calls Excellent (15 to 19). That is #13 of 122 in Consumer Staples by Quality Score. The score adds up the chart checks, the trend, the company's filed sales, its profits, the news, insider trades, and Congress trades. The section above lists the lines behind CENTA's 15.
2 insiders sold $540K across 3 filings in the last 6 months. No open-market buys on record. The newest is William E. Brown, Chairman, who sold $152K on Aug 13. Every filing, with the scored weight, for Pro members.
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