Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)
CENT moved a median of +0.12% 30 minutes after news, and +0.03% by the close. How CENT actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 311 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
CENT’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | 0.00% | 45% | 296 |
| 30-min | +0.12% | 57% | 310 |
| 60-min | +0.12% | 56% | 311 |
| to close | +0.03% | 50% | 308 |
| Middle 50% of CENT reactions | -0.42% to +0.68% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | +0.12% |
| Measured reactions | 311 |
Half of all Central Garden & Pet Company news events land between -0.42% and +0.68% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How CENT reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 14 | -0.38% | 36% | -1.05% |
| Rating reiterations | 13 | -0.07% | 39% | +0.14% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. 4 further classes were observed with fewer than 10 measured events and are not published. See how CENT ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent CENT events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Tisdale Teams Up with Nylabone to Celebrate a New Kind of Chew Toy | Press release | Business Wire | +3.02% | -1.27% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Sep 21 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | -0.37% | |
| Form 10-Q CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Jun 27 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.31% | +2.62% | |
| Nubz® Flavor Bursts Win “Flavored Dog Treat Product of the Year” in 2026 Pet Innovation Awards | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +6.34% | +12.99% | |
| Nylabone Wins “Chew Toy Product of the Year” In 2026 Pet Innovation Awards | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +6.34% | +12.99% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Aug 05 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +6.34% | +12.99% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Jul 27 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | -0.46% | |
| Form 11-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 11-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.05% | +0.42% | |
| Farnam Celebrates 80 Years of Horse Care With New Innovations and the Horse Care Grant Sweepstakes | Press release | Business Wire | +0.17% | +0.10% | |
| Starbar® Unveils Bold Rebrand, Expanding Product Line for Rural and Backyard Use | Press release | Business Wire | +0.00% | +1.11% | |
| Form 10-Q CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Mar 28 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.08% | -1.43% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: May 06 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +5.44% | -1.21% | |
| Nylabone Supports Ocean Cleanup by Repurposing Abandoned Fishing Nets into Sustainable Dog Chew Toys | Press release | Business Wire | +0.10% | -3.15% | |
| ‘Home Improvement’ Star Richard Karn Returns to DoMyOwn as ‘Chief Solutions Officer,’ Continuing to Help Homeowners Take Charge of Their Homes — This Time Through Pest Control | Press release | Business Wire | -0.21% | -1.24% | |
| Farnam Answers Challenge of Evolving Flies With the Launch of Endure® Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control, a Next-generation Advancement in Equine Fly Control | Press release | Business Wire | +0.00% | -0.57% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Feb 11 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | +0.93% | |
| Form 10-Q CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Dec 27 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | -1.14% | |
| Form 10-Q CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Dec 27 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | — | -0.60% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Feb 04 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -7.29% | +4.24% | |
| Arden Launches Heated Cushion Seat and Partners With USA Curling to Support Athletes’ Families | Press release | Business Wire | -0.15% | +0.03% | |
| Form DEFR14A CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | SEC filing · Form DEFR14A | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | +0.12% | |
| Form ARS CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Sep 27 | SEC filing · Form ARS | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | +0.12% | |
| Form DEF 14A CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Feb 11 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | +0.12% | |
| Form DEFA14A CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | +0.12% | |
| Nylabone Cares™ Gives Back With $1.3 Million of Donations in 2025 | Press release | Business Wire | -0.46% | -0.56% | |
| Form 10-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Sep 27 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.43% | -0.72% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Nov 24 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +5.72% | +3.83% | |
| Nylabone Introduces New Collection of Dog Chew Toys Made with REAL Chicken, Bison, Venison, Bacon, and Beef | Press release | Business Wire | +0.06% | -0.55% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Nov 07 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.44% | — | |
| Kaytee Partners With Jane Lynch and Christian Cooper to Make Backyard Birding the Hobby of the Season | Press release | Business Wire | -0.03% | -0.45% | |
| Nylabone Sponsors Reunification of Local Retired Military Working Dog with Former Handler | Press release | Business Wire | +0.38% | +2.08% | |
| Not Just for Dogs: Four Paws Introduces Wee-Wee® Pads Especially for Cats | Press release | Business Wire | — | -0.56% | |
| ADAMS™ Botanicals Spray Wins Multiple Awards for Best Flea & Tick Solution of 2025 | Press release | Business Wire | +0.00% | — | |
| Form 10-Q CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Jun 28 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | — | -2.60% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Aug 06 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.69% | -12.31% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Jul 11 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.09% | +6.49% | |
| New Nubz Chew Treats from Nylabone Add a Burst of Flavor to the Dog Days of Summer | Press release | Business Wire | +0.52% | +0.09% | |
| Form 11-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 11-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.52% | +0.09% | |
| Launch of Innovative ADAMS™ Plant-Based, EPA-Approved Flea and Tick Spray Marks 50 Years of Trusted Pet Care | Press release | Business Wire | +1.43% | +0.94% | |
| Form 10-Q CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: Mar 29 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.23% | -0.60% | |
| Form 8-K CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO For: May 07 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.07% | +3.90% | |
| AMDRO® Pest Control Solutions Teams Up with Brandon Jones for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at Texas Motor Speedway | Press release | Business Wire | +0.28% | +1.14% | |
| Driven by Concert Goers Need for Comfortable Seating, Outdoor Furnishings Leader Arden Launches Exclusive Red Rocks Cushion With Denver Artists | Press release | Business Wire | +0.87% | -0.73% | |
| Form S-8 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | +0.47% | -0.34% | |
| Image Herbicides Unveils New Brand Identity to Take the Guesswork out of Weed Control | Press release | Business Wire | +0.67% | +2.39% | |
| Horse Care Brand Farnam Unveils Bold New Brand Vision, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Equine Care for the Next Generation | Press release | Business Wire | +1.95% | -0.61% | |
| Nylabone Celebrates 70th Birthday with Limited-Edition Chew Toys and a Special Give-Back Campaign | Press release | Business Wire | +0.10% | -1.17% | |
| ‘Home Improvement’ Star Richard Karn Teams up With DoMyOwn as ‘Chief Solutions Officer’, Helping Homeowners Take Charge of Their Lawn Care | Press release | Business Wire | -0.17% | +2.20% | |
| Ferry-Morse Welcomes Spring with Garden Get-Together Video Series; Shares 25% off Discount with Series | Press release | Business Wire | +1.06% | +1.62% | |
| Alexandra Kay Partners with Arden to Launch Exclusive Outdoor Cushion Collection | Press release | Business Wire | +0.60% | +0.33% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the CENT section they belong to.
Where else CENT is measured.
CENT earnings → · Analyst actions → · SEC filings →
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|---|---|---|---|
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How the numbers are made.
How is Central Garden & Pet Company's median reaction calculated?
Every labeled CENT news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 311 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 57% of CENT's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does CENT's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.