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Different than value or momentum investors, growth-oriented investors are concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, they'll want to focus on the Growth Style Score, which analyzes characteristics like projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Committed to product innovation, Central Garden & Pet Co. is looking forward to strengthening its position as one of the leading companies in the U.S. pet supplies and lawn and garden supplies space. Unique packaging, point-of-sale displays, logistic capabilities and a high level of customer service are some of its key growth catalysts.
CENT boasts a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of A, and holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. Its bottom-line is projected to rise 10.8% year-over-year for 2025, while Wall Street anticipates its top line to improve by 1%.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $2.37 per share. CENT boasts an average earnings surprise of 208.7%.
On a historic basis, Central Garden has generated cash flow growth of 11.4%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 8.7% this year.
Investors should take the time to consider CENT for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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