Are analysts right about Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) (CENTA)?

Consumer Staples · price $37.72 · median target $45.00 (+19%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 25% of analyst price targets on Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) turned out profitable, for an average return of -3% (across 4 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $45.00 (+19% vs the current $37.72, from 2 analysts).

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Current price

$37.72

Median target (12 mo)

$45.00 +19%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

25%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

-3%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A), we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 25% were profitable, average return -3% (4 calls). At 3 months: -9% average return (17% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) (CENTA) is "Hold" (1 bullish, 3 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 25% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A)'s price target?

The median 12-month price target is $45.00 (+19% vs $37.72), ranging from $37.00 to $53.00 (2 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A)?

Over 1 year, 25% of analyst targets on Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) were profitable, for an average return of -3% (across 4 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $45.00 within 12 months, i.e. +19% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $53.00, the most cautious $37.00.

What is the Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $45.00, +19%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (25%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for Central Garden & Pet Company (Class A) is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.