Does CENTA pay a dividend and is it safe?

Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) (CENTA) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) (CENTA) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$39.12 +0.85% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.27

Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) (CENTA) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (32% profit margin, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 74/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.4% hit rate) →

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $2.45B

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As of 2026-11-03, Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $39.12 (+0.85% 1D, market cap $2.45B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CENTA ranks #82 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Specialties), CENTA carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.9x, gross margin of 31.9%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, CENT (Central Garden & Pet Company) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 17.3x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $2.85B) and VSTS (Vestis Corporation) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.6%, cap $1.96B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CENTA leads on earnings multiple (14.9x) while SIG leads on capital efficiency (11.2% ROIC).

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Per CENTA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0000887733), Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) generated $3.13B in revenue (-2.2% YoY), $162.8M in net income, and $291.1M in free cash flow against $3.64B in total assets and $1.19B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

🛡️ Portfolio Crash X-Ray

EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.27 (+0.39%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 9.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 74/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.4% hit rate).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CENTA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.9%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (74/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY CENTA SCORES 74/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (20% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.9% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 8% operating margin leave 8 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$35.53+4.4% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$37.10+4.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B$38.80+0.8% Next Q

Current

Grade B$39.12+7.3% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 74/100 (B) score, CENTA faces multiple-compression risk if 14.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 29.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($36.00) or 200D SMA ($35.19) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($41.94) toward Bear Floor ($32.08).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $307/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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CENTA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +21.23%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $38.79H $39.12L $38.79C $39.12VOL 457.9K

RES: $39.73SUP: $31.51SMA50: $36.00SMA200: $35.19

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CENTA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

7.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CENTA)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #82 of 1011 ⚔️ CENT vs CENTA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CENTA vs. CENT, VSTS, SIG, MOV)

Industry: Consumer Specialties (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) (CENTA) ranks #82 by composite RQD confidence (74/100, grade B) and #390 by equity capitalization ($2.45B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CENTA leads on earnings valuation at 14.9x trailing P/E, while SIG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.2% ROIC and 39.5% gross margin. SIG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with CENTA at 74/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
CENTA ACTIVE Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A)	B	74/100	14.9x	31.9%	9.7%	+0.85%	$2.45B	Benchmark Subject
CENT Central Garden & Pet Company	B	73/100	17.3x	31.9%	9.7%	+1.06%	$2.85B	/cent-vs-centa →
VSTS Vestis Corporation	D+	53/100	—	—	2.6%	-2.50%	$1.96B	/vsts-vs-centa →
SIG Signet Jewelers Limited	B+	78/100	15.5x	39.5%	11.2%	-1.12%	$4.51B	/sig-vs-centa →
MOV Movado Group Inc.	C	63/100	26.6x	54.2%	8.5%	-1.42%	$696.4M	/mov-vs-centa →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-27 • CIK 0000887733

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27), Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) (CENTA) reported GAAP revenue of $3.13B (-2.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.20B , and -5.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $162.8M, operating cash flow of $332.5M, and free cash flow of $291.1M (-17.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, CENTA closed FY2025 with $3.64B in total assets against $1.19B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-09-27	$3.13B	$162.8M	$332.5M	$291.1M	$3.64B	$1.19B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-28	$3.20B	$108.0M	$394.9M	$351.8M	$3.54B	$1.19B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-30	$3.31B	$125.6M	$381.6M	$381.6M	—	—

3. CENTA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CENTA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does CENTA compare to CENT and VSTS in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CENTA?

Where is CENTA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CENTA last traded at $39.12 (+0.85% on volume of 457,903 shares), positioning the stock +8.67% above its 50-day simple moving average ($36.00) and +11.17% above its 200-day simple moving average ($35.19). Across its 52-week range of $27.39 to $40.80, CENTA sits at the 87.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.9% ($37.20 to $41.04).

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CENTA — Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:25:46Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CENTA scores 73 out of 100, graded B, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 9.7% and an FCF yield of 11.99%. It is the lowest-scoring pillar, indicating that cash generation relative to capital is supportive but not exceptional. For a prospective investor, the high FCF yield is an upside driver, while the moderate ROIC limits the case for superior capital compounding.
Whale 13F Flow: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score signals moderate institutional support. Investors should note that the holders section in the source data is empty, so the underlying 13F detail cannot be independently verified here.
Insider Conviction: 17 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this is the highest pillar and reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow.
Macro Regime Fit: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is expected to move broadly in line with the market, so it neither dampens nor amplifies market-wide swings. The score suggests a neutral macro posture.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar references an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.76. The Piotroski reading is strong, and the balance sheet appears sound on these measures.

Valuation tradeoff: per the market data, the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 14.9 and forward P/E of 13.9, with EV/EBITDA of 10.2. These multiples are not extreme, so the rating's "good risk/reward" framing rests more on cash generation and balance-sheet strength than on a deep valuation discount. Overall, the rating is a composite of a solid balance sheet and insider signal offset by moderate returns on capital and cash-engine efficiency.

Business

Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Consumer Specialties industry. its market capitalization is $2.4B. —

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Per the same graph, the sector is Consumer Discretionary and the industry is Consumer Specialties. No upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlation data, or 2nd-order bottlenecks are identified in the source data. —

Open Questions

What products and customer segments drive the reported revenue of roughly $3.1B, and how have they changed over the FY 2023–FY 2025 period?
What explains the decline in FCF from $381.6M to $291.1M while net income increased, and is the trend expected to continue?
What are the individual SEC Form 4 and Congressional transactions underlying the insider conviction score?
What are the holders of record and the magnitude of recent institutional 13F accumulation, since the holders data is empty?
Why is the EPS for each reported fiscal year listed as N/A, and what is the reconciled per-share earnings history?

CENTA Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

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🟡 MARKET WIRE SeekingAlpha • 8d ago

Central Garden & Pet: Improving Margins, But Earnings Need To Catch Up

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo • 13d ago

Post Holdings' Pet E-Commerce Growth Outpaces Brick-and-Mortar

POST is seeing e-commerce outpace other pet food channels as it pursues brand relaunches, premium private-label growth and cost savings.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 14d ago

Central Garden & Pet Acquires Burpee, an Iconic Brand in the Packet Seed and Young Plant Categories

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., October 19, 2026--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has acquired W.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 15d ago

Central Garden & Pet Co Acquires W. Atlee Burpee, Terms Undisclosed

Acquisition Strengthens Central's Garden Portfolio with a Beloved Heritage BrandCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) ("Central"), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 19d ago

3 Stocks Under $50 with Open Questions

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

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 34d ago

Chewy's Vet Care Posts Triple-Digit Growth as Clinic Scale Builds

CHWY's Vet Care business delivers triple-digit growth as strong clinic economics, customer satisfaction and retention support its health expansion.

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 34d ago

Is Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 47d ago

Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) This Year?

Here is how Central Garden (CENTA) and H&R Block (HRB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

CENTA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $39.12?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON CENTA 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $45.77 (+18.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CENTA (B • RQD 73/100) a Buy at $38.79?

Welcome to the CENTA (Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 73/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Consumer Specialties. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $30.64 (-21.0%)

Spot @ $38.79

Pump the brakes on CENTA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CENTA, but look at what you are paying: 14.9x trailing P/E with 31.9% gross margins. Unless Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $48.10 (+24.0%)

Spot @ $38.79

CENTA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CENTA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Consumer Specialties and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $38.79 (52-wk range $27.39 - $40.80), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.