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CENTA Dividend Calculator 2026
No dividendConsumer DefensiveCentral Garden & Pet Company · NASDAQ
Price: $39.13 · Annual div: None · Frequency: — · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: —
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CENTA pays a very low or no dividend (Yield: 0.00%). This calculator is designed for income-producing assets. If your goal is passive income and compounding, you might want to look at these popular alternatives:
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CENTA Dividend Yield
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) does not currently pay a regular dividend in our data, so its dividend yield is 0%.
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About Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a prominent U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of products for both the lawn and garden and pet supply sectors. Its operations are strategically divided into two primary divisions: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment caters to a diverse range of animal companions, offering everything from essential dog and cat provisions—such as treats, chews, toys, beds, grooming aids, waste management solutions, and containment systems—to specialized items for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds. For these smaller creatures, products include cages, habitats, bedding, food, and nutritional supplements. Furthermore, this segment addresses animal and household health with insect control solutions, and provides comprehensive supplies for live fish and other aquarium inhabitants, encompassing tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and various food and supplement options. It also extends its offerings to horses and livestock, and even includes outdoor cushions and pillows. Key brands within this segment feature well-known names such as Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. The Garden division supplies an extensive catalog of lawn and garden necessities. This includes grass seed, a variety of wild bird products (feed, feeders, houses, and accessories), fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle items, and live plants. Additionally, it provides solutions for pest and weed control, offering herbicides, insecticides, and other pesticide products. Notable brands under the Garden segment are AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, alongside others like Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Established in 1955, Central Garden & Pet Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.
CENTA Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
Does CENTA pay a dividend?
No. Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) has not paid a regular dividend in the last 12 months in our data, so its dividend yield is 0% and it produces no dividend income.
How can I get dividend income instead of CENTA?
Dividend ETFs such as SCHD, VYM or JEPI pay regular income. Open their DRIP calculators to see what $10,000 would earn per month and how reinvesting grows it.
Does CENTA have a DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan)?
A DRIP reinvests dividends into new shares. CENTA has no regular dividend in our data, so there is nothing to reinvest.
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🌍 CENTA Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CENTA.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CENTA Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $0.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CENTA Dividend Payment Schedule
CENTA pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: —.
📊 CENTA vs Consumer Defensive Benchmarks
How CENTA compares to typical Consumer Defensive averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CENTA sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CENTA Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2026-09-30 | 3,195 | $35.22 | $112.5K | ||
| J-Other | 2026-09-24 | 1,000 | — | — | ||
| G-Gift | 2026-08-12 | 5,800 | — | — | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-13 | 3,900 | $39.00 | $152.1K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-10 | 127,942 | $31.18 | $3.99M | ||
| F-InKind | 2026-08-10 | 116,232 | $38.28 | $4.45M | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-10 | 127,942 | $31.18 | $3.99M | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-11 | 5,000 | $38.50 | $192.5K | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-12 | 5,000 | $39.00 | $195.0K | ||
| J-Other | 2025-08-18 | 8,531 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
Analyst Price Target
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is currently trading at $39.13, trading near its 52-week high. It does not currently pay a regular dividend.
Does CENTA Pay a Dividend? Central Garden & Pet Company Dividend Status
Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) is a consumer defensive stock trading at $39.13. It does not currently pay a regular dividend in our data, so it produces no dividend income and DRIP reinvestment does not apply. Investors seeking income often look at dividend ETFs such as SCHD, VYM or JEPI instead.
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