Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CENTA Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 453,875 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) worth $14.71 M, representing 0.02% 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 CENTA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 494,246 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 324,625 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'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 Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -5,628 | Reduce 1.22% | 453,875 | $32.42 |
| Q4 2025 | -52,672 | Reduce 10.28% | 459,503 | $29.19 |
| Q3 2025 | +43,600 | Add 9.30% | 512,175 | $29.53 |
| Q2 2025 | +23,700 | Add 5.33% | 468,575 | $31.29 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,900 | Reduce 1.09% | 444,875 | $32.73 |
| Q4 2024 | -125,800 | Reduce 21.86% | 449,775 | $33.05 |
| Q3 2024 | -10,800 | Reduce 1.84% | 575,575 | $31.40 |
| Q2 2024 | -79,752 | Reduce 11.97% | 586,375 | $33.03 |
| Q1 2024 | +87,722 | Add 15.17% | 666,127 | $36.92 |
| Q4 2023 | -8,375 | Reduce 1.43% | 578,405 | $35.23 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,875 | Reduce 3.44% | 586,780 | $32.07 |
| Q2 2023 | -64,375 | Reduce 9.58% | 607,655 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | -85,000 | Reduce 11.23% | 672,030 | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -80,250 | Reduce 9.58% | 757,030 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | -32,500 | Reduce 3.74% | 837,280 | $27.33 |
| Q2 2022 | -34,125 | Reduce 3.78% | 869,780 | $32.01 |
| Q1 2022 | -31,625 | Reduce 3.38% | 903,905 | $32.62 |
| Q4 2021 | -175,470 | Reduce 15.79% | 935,530 | $38.28 |
| Q3 2021 | -27,000 | Reduce 2.37% | 1.11 M | $34.40 |
| Q2 2021 | -119,750 | Reduce 9.52% | 1.14 M | $38.64 |
| Q1 2021 | -202,625 | Reduce 13.87% | 1.26 M | $41.51 |
| Q4 2020 | -85,625 | Reduce 5.54% | 1.46 M | $29.06 |
| Q3 2020 | -125 | Reduce 0.01% | 1.55 M | $28.91 |
| Q2 2020 | +91,375 | Add 6.28% | 1.55 M | $27.03 |
| Q1 2020 | +208,750 | Add 16.75% | 1.45 M | $20.46 |
| Q4 2019 | +89,750 | Add 7.76% | 1.25 M | $23.49 |
| Q3 2019 | -57,875 | Reduce 4.77% | 1.16 M | $22.18 |
| Q2 2019 | -55,375 | Reduce 4.36% | 1.21 M | $19.71 |
| Q1 2019 | -84,375 | Reduce 6.23% | 1.27 M | $18.60 |
| Q4 2018 | -324,625 | Reduce 19.34% | 1.35 M | $25.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -9,500 | Reduce 0.56% | 1.68 M | $26.51 |
| Q2 2018 | +59,500 | Add 3.65% | 1.69 M | $32.38 |
| Q1 2018 | +189,625 | Add 13.18% | 1.63 M | $31.69 |
| Q4 2017 | +73,750 | Add 5.40% | 1.44 M | $30.17 |
| Q3 2017 | -26,000 | Reduce 1.87% | 1.37 M | $29.75 |
| Q2 2017 | +52,750 | Add 3.94% | 1.39 M | $24.02 |
| Q1 2017 | +211,875 | Add 18.81% | 1.34 M | $27.78 |
| Q4 2016 | +113,500 | Add 11.20% | 1.13 M | $24.72 |
| Q3 2016 | -249,375 | Reduce 19.75% | 1.01 M | $19.84 |
| Q2 2016 | -251,750 | Reduce 16.63% | 1.26 M | $17.37 |
| Q1 2016 | -105,871 | Reduce 6.54% | 1.51 M | $13.03 |
| Q4 2015 | +494,246 | Add 43.90% | 1.62 M | $10.88 |
| Q3 2015 | +212,500 | Add 23.27% | 1.13 M | $12.89 |
| Q2 2015 | -39,782 | Reduce 4.17% | 913,250 | $9.13 |
| Q1 2015 | +253,237 | Add 36.19% | 953,032 | $8.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +207,920 | Add 42.27% | 699,795 | $7.64 |
| Q3 2014 | +141,125 | Add 40.24% | 491,875 | $6.43 |
| Q2 2014 | +153,375 | Add 77.71% | 350,750 | $7.36 |
| Q1 2014 | -21,856 | Reduce 9.97% | 197,375 | $6.62 |
| Q4 2013 | -149,394 | Reduce 40.53% | 219,231 | $5.40 |
| Q3 2013 | -90,625 | Reduce 19.73% | 368,625 | $5.48 |
| Q2 2013 | +459,250 | Add 0.00% | 459,250 | $5.52 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Central Garden & Pet Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) in Q2 2013, acquiring 459,250 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 (CENTA) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was in Q4 2015, adding 1,619,996 shares worth $17.63 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 453,875 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA), valued at approximately $14.71 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) represents approximately 0.02% 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 (CENTA) was 1,688,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.