Central Garden & Pet Co. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at $30.23

Central Garden & Pet Co. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 30.23 as of October 8, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which has seen its stock price decrease by 25.19% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 17.88% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 2,174 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.00. Despite a solid return on equity of 10.61%, Central Garden & Pet Co. has faced challenges in achieving long-term growth, with operating profit increasing at an annual rate of just 5.94% over the last five years.

Financial metrics indicate a mixed performance; while the company reported its highest operating cash flow of USD 352.88 million in June, it has also experienced a decline in raw material costs by 9.5% year-over-year. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 1.37, suggesting it is trading at a fair value compared to historical averages. However, the company has underperformed both in the near term and long term, generating a return of -4.89% over the past year.