NASDAQ:CENT - Nasdaq - US1535271068 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a cautious stance on future monetary policy decisions during a speech in Chicago, emphasizing that trade tariffs could add upward pressure to inflation in the short term and complicate the Fed's efforts to stabilize the economy. He warned that such trade measures are "likely to move us further away from our goals," referring to the Fed's dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.
Central Garden (CENT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
CENT is driving growth through innovation, operational efficiency and strong earnings momentum, positioning itself for continued success.
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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how household products stocks fared in Q4, starting with Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT).
For 2025, Central reaffirmed its outlook for non-GAAP EPS to be $2.20 or above.
Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) reported Q4 CY2024 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.5% year on year to $656.4 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.21 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) will be reporting results tomorrow after market close. Here’s what investors should know.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 household products earnings season.