CENT Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

CENT has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -

Payout Ratio -

Growth Rate CAGR 5y -

Consistency Lifetime 1.0%

Yield on Cost 5y -

Payout FCF -

Streak Years -

Dividend Rating 1.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: -5.4%

Total Return 5y: 3%

Top Dividend Payers in Household Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
REYN	4,873 M	3.93%	4.50%
SPB	1,484 M	3.08%	3.17%
PG	372,535 M	2.71%	3.71%
CL	76,684 M	2.41%	2.94%
ODC	902 M	1.15%	4.84%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
WDFC	3,128 M	7.36%	96.6%
PG	372,535 M	5.28%	99.5%
CHD	22,402 M	3.91%	92.1%
CL	76,684 M	3.57%	99.6%
CLX	13,819 M	2.03%	89.4%

CENT Dividend History: Last 1 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2007-02-06				29.2	0%	N/A

CENT Dividend FAQ

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of lawn-and-garden and pet-care products across the United States, operating through two distinct segments: Pet and Garden.

What is the Dividend Yield of CENT?

As of February 2026, CENT`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 37.99.

Does CENT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 CENT does not pay a dividend.

How often does CENT pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, CENT has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2007-02-06.

CENT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CENT for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CENT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 29.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2007-02-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Central Garden & Pet (CENT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CENT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Central Garden & Pet (CENT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CENT?

CENT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CENT?

CENT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought CENT's shares at 36.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CENT?

CENT Payout Consistency is 1.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Central Garden & Pet has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CENT have a good Dividend Yield?

CENT`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CENT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CENT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CENT?

CENT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CENT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CENT's Outstanding Shares?

Central Garden & Pet's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 8.11% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has CENT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 9, 2024 with a ratio of 1277:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.28 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1992	4,285,700
1993	6,250,000	+45.83%
1994	5,952,400	-4.76%
1995	5,016,000	-15.73%
1996	15,000,000	+199.04%
1997	25,000,000	+66.67%
1998	29,287,000	+17.15%
1999	19,697,000	-32.74%
2000	18,334,000	-6.92%
2001	18,446,000	+0.61%
2002	19,060,000	+3.33%
2003	19,877,000	+4.29%
2004	21,264,000	+6.98%
2005	65,478,000	+207.93%
2006	71,241,000	+8.8%
2007	71,178,000	-0.09%
2008	70,519,000	-0.93%
2009	66,828,000	-5.23%
2010	60,941,000	-8.81%
2011	47,823,000	-21.53%
2012	47,871,000	+0.1%
2013	48,368,000	+1.04%
2014	49,379,000	+2.09%
2015	48,566,000	-1.65%
2016	51,810,000	+6.68%
2017	52,695,000	+1.71%
2018	58,001,000	+10.07%
2019	54,755,000	-5.6%
2020	54,686,000	-0.13%
2021	54,909,000	+0.41%
2022	65,597,500	+19.47%
2023	53,428,000	-18.55%
2024	65,449,000	+22.5%
2025	62,445,000	-4.59%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF: Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR): Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency: Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost: Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak: Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating: Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:15