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Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows. This segment sells its products under the Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla brands. The Garden segment offers lawn and garden supplies products that include grass seed; wild bird feed, bird feeders, bird houses, and other birding accessories; fertilizers; decorative outdoor lifestyle products; live plants; and weed and grass, as well as other herbicides, insecticide, and pesticide products. This segment sells its lawn and garden supplies products under the AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin brands, as well as under Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out other brand names. Central Garden & Pet Company was founded in 1955 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Central Garden & Pet Dividend Announcement

• Central Garden & Pet announced a annually dividend of $29.20 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2007-02-06
• Central Garden & Pet's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Central Garden & Pet Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2007-02-06$29.20annually

Central Garden & Pet Dividend per year

Central Garden & Pet Dividend Yield

Central Garden & Pet current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Central Garden & Pet stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Central Garden & Pet Financial Ratios

P/E ratio14.77
PEG ratio1.65
P/B ratio1.34
ROE9.65%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio3.66
Quick ratio2.16
Cash Ratio1.12

Central Garden & Pet Dividend FAQ

Does Central Garden & Pet stock pay dividends?
Central Garden & Pet does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Central Garden & Pet ever paid a dividend?
No, Central Garden & Pet has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Central Garden & Pet is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Central Garden & Pet pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Central Garden & Pet would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Central Garden & Pet ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Central Garden & Pet has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Central Garden & Pet a dividend aristocrat?
Central Garden & Pet is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Central Garden & Pet a dividend king?
Central Garden & Pet is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Central Garden & Pet a dividend stock?
No, Central Garden & Pet is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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