Central Garden & Pet Co. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at $30.71

Central Garden & Pet Co. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 30.71 as of October 7, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which has experienced a 23.99% drop in its stock price over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 17.2% 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 dividend yield of 0.00% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, suggesting a relatively low level of debt. The company reported its highest operating cash flow of USD 352.88 million in June 2025, alongside a notable decrease in raw material costs by 9.5% year-over-year. However, the stock's performance has been below par, generating a return of -7.42% in the last year and underperforming the S&P 500 across multiple time frames.