Joel Greenblatt's CENTA Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 11,452 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) worth $338,178, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in CENTA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 208,435 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2016, reducing 151,775 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt'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 Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +56,466 | New Buy | 56,466 | $6.62 |
| Q2 2014 | -1,062 | Reduce 1.88% | 55,404 | $7.36 |
| Q3 2014 | -9,664 | Reduce 17.44% | 45,740 | $6.43 |
| Q4 2014 | +406 | Add 0.89% | 46,146 | $7.65 |
| Q1 2015 | +12,444 | Add 26.97% | 58,590 | $8.50 |
| Q2 2015 | -39,069 | Reduce 66.68% | 19,521 | $9.12 |
| Q3 2015 | +42,390 | Add 217.15% | 61,911 | $12.89 |
| Q4 2015 | +208,435 | Add 336.67% | 270,346 | $10.88 |
| Q1 2016 | -270,346 | Sold Out | 270,346 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +118,571 | New Buy | 118,571 | $19.84 |
| Q4 2016 | +134,781 | Add 113.67% | 253,352 | $24.72 |
| Q1 2017 | -142,984 | Reduce 56.44% | 110,368 | $27.78 |
| Q2 2017 | -17,216 | Reduce 15.60% | 93,152 | $24.01 |
| Q3 2017 | +1,284 | Add 1.38% | 94,436 | $29.76 |
| Q4 2017 | +9,060 | Add 9.59% | 103,496 | $30.17 |
| Q1 2018 | -103,496 | Sold Out | 103,496 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +12,338 | New Buy | 12,338 | $24.96 |
| Q1 2019 | -12,338 | Sold Out | 12,338 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +9,032 | New Buy | 9,032 | $29.12 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,032 | Sold Out | 9,032 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,217 | New Buy | 7,217 | $31.40 |
| Q4 2024 | +9,451 | Add 130.95% | 16,668 | $33.05 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,339 | Add 20.03% | 20,007 | $32.73 |
| Q2 2025 | -9,058 | Reduce 45.27% | 10,949 | $31.29 |
| Q3 2025 | +503 | Add 4.59% | 11,452 | $29.53 |
Joel Greenblatt's Central Garden & Pet Company Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) in Q1 2014, acquiring 56,466 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) for 47 quarters since Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was in Q4 2015, adding 270,346 shares worth $2.94 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 11,452 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA), valued at approximately $338,178. 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 0.00% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was 270,346 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.