Central Garden & Pet has returned 32.8% so far this year, significantly outperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector's average decline of 8.8%. The company holds a Zacks Rank of 1, indicating Strong Buy, and its full-year earnings consensus estimate has risen 2.6% over the past quarter. Within the sector, the Consumer Products - Discretionary industry, which includes 28 companies, has gained 7.1% year-to-date, while the Schools industry, home to Legacy Education Inc., has moved up 4.1%. Legacy Education Inc. itself has returned 16.2% this year and carries a Zacks Rank of 2, or Buy, with its current-year EPS estimate increasing 1.9% in the last three months.
Central Garden & Pet Company AStock outperformance, Strong Buy rating, and rising earnings estimates indicate positive financial/valuation news.
Legacy Education Inc.Mentioned as peer with positive year-to-date return and rising EPS estimate, but not the main subject.