Chuck Royce's CENTA Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 229,760 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) worth $7.45 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 23 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Chuck Royce has maintained a strategic position in CENTA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 400,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2014, reducing 356,250 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +229,760 | New Buy | 229,760 | $32.42 |
| Q2 2025 | -265 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -1,977 | Reduce 88.18% | 265 | $32.73 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,137 | Reduce 33.65% | 2,242 | $33.05 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,458 | Reduce 30.14% | 3,379 | $31.40 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,837 | New Buy | 4,837 | $36.92 |
| Q4 2022 | -76,505 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -88,875 | Reduce 53.74% | 76,505 | $27.33 |
| Q2 2022 | -40,500 | Reduce 19.67% | 165,380 | $32.01 |
| Q1 2022 | -26,500 | Reduce 11.40% | 205,880 | $32.63 |
| Q4 2021 | -61,875 | Reduce 21.03% | 232,380 | $38.28 |
| Q3 2021 | -85,965 | Reduce 22.61% | 294,255 | $34.40 |
| Q2 2021 | -62,125 | Reduce 14.04% | 380,220 | $38.64 |
| Q1 2021 | +357,345 | Add 420.41% | 442,345 | $41.51 |
| Q4 2020 | +85,000 | New Buy | 85,000 | $29.06 |
| Q4 2015 | -244,625 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +48,125 | Add 24.49% | 244,625 | $12.89 |
| Q2 2015 | +196,500 | New Buy | 196,500 | $9.13 |
| Q3 2014 | -356,250 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -143,750 | Reduce 28.75% | 356,250 | $7.36 |
| Q1 2014 | +400,000 | Add 400.00% | 500,000 | $6.62 |
| Q4 2013 | +100,000 | New Buy | 100,000 | $5.40 |
Chuck Royce's Central Garden & Pet Company Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) in Q4 2013, acquiring 100,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) for 23 quarters since Q4 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was in Q1 2014, adding 500,000 shares worth $3.31 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 229,760 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA), valued at approximately $7.45 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) represents approximately 0.07% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was 500,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.