Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CENT Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 181,787 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) worth $6.68 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in CENT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 207,095 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 163,221 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +67,800 | Add 59.48% | 181,787 | $36.77 |
| Q4 2025 | +14,900 | Add 15.04% | 113,987 | $32.15 |
| Q3 2025 | +6,776 | Add 7.34% | 99,087 | $32.65 |
| Q2 2025 | -8,400 | Reduce 8.34% | 92,311 | $35.18 |
| Q1 2025 | -22,500 | Reduce 18.26% | 100,711 | $36.66 |
| Q4 2024 | -58,876 | Reduce 32.33% | 123,211 | $38.80 |
| Q3 2024 | -38,600 | Reduce 17.49% | 182,087 | $36.47 |
| Q2 2024 | -5,124 | Reduce 2.27% | 220,687 | $38.50 |
| Q1 2024 | -60,703 | Reduce 21.19% | 225,811 | $42.83 |
| Q4 2023 | +1,625 | Add 0.57% | 286,514 | $40.09 |
| Q3 2023 | -7,250 | Reduce 2.48% | 284,889 | $35.31 |
| Q2 2023 | -14,125 | Reduce 4.61% | 292,139 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -7,250 | Reduce 2.31% | 306,264 | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -20,250 | Reduce 6.07% | 313,514 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | -36,000 | Reduce 9.74% | 333,764 | $28.83 |
| Q2 2022 | +2,375 | Add 0.65% | 369,764 | $33.94 |
| Q1 2022 | -10,845 | Reduce 2.87% | 367,389 | $35.17 |
| Q4 2021 | -16,030 | Reduce 4.07% | 378,234 | $42.10 |
| Q3 2021 | -42,375 | Reduce 9.70% | 394,264 | $38.40 |
| Q2 2021 | -69,970 | Reduce 13.81% | 436,639 | $42.34 |
| Q1 2021 | -152,250 | Reduce 23.11% | 506,609 | $46.41 |
| Q4 2020 | +21,889 | Add 3.44% | 658,859 | $30.89 |
| Q3 2020 | -17,030 | Reduce 2.60% | 636,970 | $31.94 |
| Q2 2020 | +44,875 | Add 7.37% | 654,000 | $28.79 |
| Q1 2020 | +73,500 | Add 13.72% | 609,125 | $22.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,106 | Reduce 0.39% | 535,625 | $24.86 |
| Q3 2019 | -75,394 | Reduce 12.30% | 537,731 | $23.38 |
| Q2 2019 | -155,500 | Reduce 20.23% | 613,125 | $21.56 |
| Q1 2019 | -34,625 | Reduce 4.31% | 768,625 | $20.45 |
| Q4 2018 | -163,221 | Reduce 16.89% | 803,250 | $27.56 |
| Q3 2018 | -37,374 | Reduce 3.72% | 966,471 | $28.83 |
| Q2 2018 | +23,625 | Add 2.41% | 1 M | $34.78 |
| Q1 2018 | +142,125 | Add 16.96% | 980,220 | $34.40 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,500 | Add 1.51% | 838,095 | $31.14 |
| Q3 2017 | +23,375 | Add 2.91% | 825,595 | $31.07 |
| Q2 2017 | +207,095 | Add 34.80% | 802,220 | $25.43 |
| Q1 2017 | +74,625 | Add 14.34% | 595,125 | $29.66 |
| Q4 2016 | -61,970 | Reduce 10.64% | 520,500 | $26.47 |
| Q3 2016 | +34,625 | Add 6.32% | 582,470 | $20.80 |
| Q2 2016 | +199,375 | Add 57.21% | 547,845 | $18.26 |
| Q1 2016 | -92,875 | Reduce 21.04% | 348,470 | $13.07 |
| Q4 2015 | +192,000 | Add 77.00% | 441,345 | $10.82 |
| Q3 2015 | +131,250 | Add 111.14% | 249,345 | $12.38 |
| Q2 2015 | +24,710 | Add 26.46% | 118,095 | $8.45 |
| Q1 2015 | +36,404 | Add 63.89% | 93,385 | $7.89 |
| Q4 2014 | +16,106 | Add 39.40% | 56,981 | $7.02 |
| Q3 2014 | +4,999 | Add 13.93% | 40,875 | $6.19 |
| Q2 2014 | -17,632 | Reduce 32.95% | 35,876 | $7.28 |
| Q1 2014 | -58,437 | Reduce 52.20% | 53,508 | $6.50 |
| Q4 2013 | -103,136 | Reduce 47.95% | 111,945 | $5.49 |
| Q3 2013 | +34,845 | Add 19.33% | 215,081 | $5.63 |
| Q2 2013 | +180,236 | Add 0.00% | 180,236 | $5.68 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Central Garden & Pet Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 180,236 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) was in Q2 2017, adding 802,220 shares worth $20.4 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 181,787 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT), valued at approximately $6.68 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) was 1,003,845 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.