Central Garden & Pet Company is projected to rise to $48.85 by 2027, a +30% move from its current price of $37.53. CENTA is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | $37.08 | $37.56 | $38.05 | +0.07% |
| Jul 13 | $36.90 | $37.58 | $38.28 | +0.15% |
| Jul 14 | $36.78 | $37.61 | $38.46 | +0.22% |
| Jul 15 | $36.68 | $37.64 | $38.62 | +0.29% |
| Jul 16 | $36.59 | $37.67 | $38.77 | +0.36% |
| Jul 17 | $36.52 | $37.69 | $38.91 | +0.44% |
| Jul 18 | $36.45 | $37.72 | $39.03 | +0.51% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $36.45 | $37.72 | $39.03 | +0.51% |
| Week 2 | $36.12 | $37.91 | $39.79 | +1.02% |
| Week 3 | $35.92 | $38.11 | $40.43 | +1.54% |
| Week 4 | $35.77 | $38.30 | $41.01 | +2.05% |
| Week 5 | $35.66 | $38.50 | $41.55 | +2.57% |
| Week 6 | $35.59 | $38.69 | $42.07 | +3.10% |
| Week 7 | $35.53 | $38.89 | $42.57 | +3.62% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden.
The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming items, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, enclosures, habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, K&H Pet Products, Kaytee, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. Its Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; vegetable; flower and herb packet seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products.
This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the Amdro, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands. The company sells its products to independent distributors, big-box retailers, national and regional retail chains, eCommerce and online retailers, grocery stores, nurseries, and mass merchants. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a Consumer Defensive stock with a current price of $37.23 and a market capitalization of $2.33B. It ranks 1905 by market cap.
The price outlook is bullish over the implied long term, with the 2026 forecast showing an average price of $37.23 and a bullish path continuing to higher targets in subsequent years; the 2030 average is $64.94 with a 74.4% ROI, the 2040 average is $196.31 with a 427.3% ROI, and the 2050 average is $378.98 with a 917.9% ROI. These figures accompany a generally bullish sentiment across the main forward years.
A major floor 18.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 11.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 5.4% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 14.5% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CENTA support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CENTA market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $37.41 | Buy | $37.61 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $38.13 | Sell | $37.80 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $38.04 | Sell | $37.56 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $35.82 | Buy | $36.26 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $34.55 | Buy | $34.82 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $32.02 | Buy | $33.48 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.65 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 15.42 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -53.11 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -79.76 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.27 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -1.03 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.33 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 20.24 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.34 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.69 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 37.08 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.48 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 56.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 37.05 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 21.90 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.42 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 70. The stock trades above its key moving averages, with a SMA50 of $34.09 and a SMA200 of $31.52. Support is noted at $32.27 and resistance at $37.23.
The thirty-day range spans from $33.94 to $40.84, indicating room for movement within a higher price corridor over the near term.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.75 | $37.53 | $53.31 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $40.01 | $48.85 | $62.37 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $43.83 | $54.52 | $71.49 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $47.46 | $59.95 | $80.28 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $49.80 | $63.75 | $86.91 | +70% | Bullish | |
| $56.36 | $73.03 | $101.13 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $63.97 | $83.84 | $117.74 | +123% | Bullish | |
| $73.77 | $97.69 | $138.97 | +160% | Bullish | |
| $82.97 | $110.97 | $159.75 | +196% | Bullish | |
| $87.45 | $118.06 | $171.86 | +215% | Bullish | |
| $128.42 | $180.84 | $275.85 | +382% | Bullish | |
| $235.97 | $356.37 | $582.71 | +850% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $28.75 | $37.53 | $44.59 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $33.38 | $39.08 | $46.75 | +4.13% |
| September 2026 | $34.09 | $40.10 | $48.34 | +2.61% |
| October 2026 | $34.08 | $40.25 | $48.84 | +0.38% |
| November 2026 | $34.95 | $41.42 | $50.53 | +2.90% |
| December 2026 | $36.57 | $43.48 | $53.31 | +4.98% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CENTA forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Central Garden & Pet Company's 2026 outlook centres on $37.53, within a $28.75 to $53.31 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, CENTA could reach as high as $62.37, with a base case around $48.85 and support toward $40.01 — roughly +30% from $37.53. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CENTA to range from $43.83 to $71.49 through 2028. The $54.52 average target implies a +45% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CENTA price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $59.95 (low $47.46, high $80.28) — a potential gain of +60% on today's $37.53. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, CENTA is projected to trade between $49.80 and $86.91, averaging $63.75 — a potential gain of +70% from today's $37.53. That is up +6% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Central Garden & Pet Company's 2031 outlook centres on $73.03, within a $56.36 to $101.13 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +95% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, CENTA could reach as high as $117.74, with a base case around $83.84 and support toward $63.97 — roughly +123% from $37.53. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CENTA to range from $73.77 to $138.97 through 2033. The $97.69 average target implies a +160% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CENTA price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $110.97 (low $82.97, high $159.75) — a potential gain of +196% on today's $37.53. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, CENTA is projected to trade between $87.45 and $171.86, averaging $118.06 — a potential gain of +215% from today's $37.53. That is up +6% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Central Garden & Pet Company's 2040 outlook centres on $180.84, within a $128.42 to $275.85 range. That is up +53% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +382% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, CENTA could reach as high as $582.71, with a base case around $356.37 and support toward $235.97 — roughly +850% from $37.53. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CENTA today (≈ 26.64535 CENTA) could be worth
$9,495.68
+$8,495.68 (+850%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CENTA price of $356.37 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CENTAwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CENTA on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 30.940594 CENTA) would be worth
$1,161.2
+$161.2 (+16.1%) today · 1.16× · US Dollar
Based on a CENTA entry price of $32.32 vs. today's $37.53.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $38.43 | $976.58 | -2.3% |
| 1 month ago | $36.78 | $1,020.39 | +2.0% |
| 3 months ago | $33.15 | $1,132.13 | +13.2% |
| 6 months ago | $29.5 | $1,272.2 | +27.2% |
| 1 year ago | $32.32 | $1,161.2 | +16.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $37.34 | $1,004.98 | +0.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $75.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $75.00: $3.85B
The multi-year forecast shows a steady rise in the average price from 2026 onward, with longer-horizon upside in the 2030s and beyond. By 2030, the average price is forecast to be $64.94, with a min of $50.68 and a max of $88.64, delivering a 74.4% ROI and bullish sentiment.
By 2040, the average price is forecast to be $196.31, with a min of $139.32 and a max of $299.65, delivering a 427.3% ROI and bullish sentiment. By 2050, the average price is forecast to be $378.98, with a min of $250.81 and a max of $619.96, delivering a 917.9% ROI and bullish sentiment.
Overall, the forecast points to sustained upside with higher confidence in the distant years, though these figures are estimates, not guarantees, and are subject to market uncertainties.
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Avg $64.94, min $50.68, max $88.64, ROI 74.4%, sentiment bullish.
Forecasts show bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages (e.g., 2027 avg $48.69, 2030 avg $64.94, 2040 avg $196.31, 2050 avg $378.98). These are estimates, not guarantees, and should be weighed with risk factors.
Yes. The max forecast reaches $106.64 in 2031, then higher in later years (2032 max $122.31, 2033 max $143.98, 2034 max $171.76, 2035 max $177.85, 2040 max $299.65, 2050 max $619.96).
Avg $196.31, min $139.32, max $299.65, ROI 427.3%, sentiment bullish.
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