Cliff Asness's CENTA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 395,960 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) worth $11.69 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in CENTA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 358,645 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 403,129 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness'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 Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +153,626 | Add 0.00% | 153,625 | $8.36 |
| Q2 2013 | +83,371 | Add 0.00% | 83,370 | $5.52 |
| Q3 2013 | -83,370 | Sold Out | 83,370 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +442,015 | New Buy | 442,015 | $7.36 |
| Q3 2014 | -442,015 | Sold Out | 442,015 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +38,886 | New Buy | 38,886 | $8.49 |
| Q2 2015 | +1,545 | Add 3.97% | 40,431 | $9.13 |
| Q3 2015 | +35,327 | Add 87.38% | 75,758 | $12.88 |
| Q4 2015 | +97,491 | Add 128.69% | 173,249 | $10.88 |
| Q1 2016 | +34,142 | Add 19.71% | 207,391 | $13.03 |
| Q2 2016 | +100,953 | Add 48.68% | 308,344 | $17.37 |
| Q3 2016 | +180,661 | Add 58.59% | 489,005 | $19.84 |
| Q4 2016 | -202,994 | Reduce 41.51% | 286,011 | $24.72 |
| Q1 2017 | +8,541 | Add 2.99% | 294,552 | $27.77 |
| Q2 2017 | +40,562 | Add 13.77% | 335,114 | $24.02 |
| Q3 2017 | -105,576 | Reduce 31.50% | 229,538 | $29.75 |
| Q4 2017 | -67,910 | Reduce 29.59% | 161,628 | $30.17 |
| Q1 2018 | -73,473 | Reduce 45.46% | 88,155 | $31.69 |
| Q2 2018 | -25,860 | Reduce 29.33% | 62,295 | $32.38 |
| Q3 2018 | +12,865 | Add 20.65% | 75,160 | $26.50 |
| Q4 2018 | -35,811 | Reduce 47.65% | 39,349 | $25.01 |
| Q1 2019 | -28,339 | Reduce 72.02% | 11,010 | $18.62 |
| Q2 2019 | -11,010 | Sold Out | 11,010 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +20,390 | New Buy | 20,390 | $23.49 |
| Q1 2020 | +26,360 | Add 129.28% | 46,750 | $20.45 |
| Q2 2020 | +3,992 | Add 8.54% | 50,742 | $27.04 |
| Q3 2020 | +11,416 | Add 22.50% | 62,158 | $28.91 |
| Q4 2020 | +17,291 | Add 27.82% | 79,449 | $29.06 |
| Q1 2021 | -8,997 | Reduce 11.32% | 70,452 | $41.52 |
| Q2 2021 | -16,722 | Reduce 23.74% | 53,730 | $38.64 |
| Q3 2021 | -10,871 | Reduce 20.23% | 42,859 | $34.39 |
| Q4 2021 | -13,333 | Reduce 31.11% | 29,526 | $38.27 |
| Q1 2022 | +930 | Add 3.15% | 30,456 | $32.64 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,686 | Reduce 12.10% | 26,770 | $32.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -355 | Reduce 1.33% | 26,415 | $27.33 |
| Q4 2022 | -7,747 | Reduce 29.33% | 18,668 | $28.64 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,764 | Reduce 36.23% | 11,904 | $31.26 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,888 | Reduce 15.86% | 10,016 | $29.17 |
| Q3 2023 | +2,585 | Add 25.81% | 12,601 | $32.07 |
| Q4 2023 | -2,892 | Reduce 22.95% | 9,709 | $35.23 |
| Q1 2024 | +2,671 | Add 27.51% | 12,380 | $36.92 |
| Q2 2024 | +968 | Add 7.82% | 13,348 | $33.03 |
| Q3 2024 | +8,550 | Add 64.05% | 21,898 | $31.40 |
| Q4 2024 | +8,984 | Add 41.03% | 30,882 | $33.05 |
| Q1 2025 | +17,556 | Add 56.85% | 48,438 | $32.73 |
| Q2 2025 | +107,686 | Add 222.32% | 156,124 | $31.29 |
| Q3 2025 | +239,836 | Add 153.62% | 395,960 | $29.53 |
Cliff Asness's Central Garden & Pet Company Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) in Q4 2012, acquiring 153,625 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was in Q2 2014, adding 442,015 shares worth $3.25 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 395,960 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA), valued at approximately $11.69 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was 489,005 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.