Robert Olstein's CENTA Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 45,000 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) worth $1.46 M, representing 0.32% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Robert Olstein has maintained a strategic position in CENTA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2020, adding 66,250 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 55,875 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Robert Olstein's Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Holding Value Over Time
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Quarterly Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -7,500 | Reduce 14.29% | 45,000 | $32.42 |
| Q4 2025 | +1,000 | Add 1.94% | 52,500 | $29.18 |
| Q3 2025 | -3,500 | Reduce 6.36% | 51,500 | $29.53 |
| Q2 2025 | -5,000 | Reduce 8.33% | 55,000 | $31.29 |
| Q1 2025 | -17,000 | Reduce 22.08% | 60,000 | $32.73 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,000 | Add 1.32% | 77,000 | $33.05 |
| Q3 2024 | -3,000 | Reduce 3.80% | 76,000 | $31.39 |
| Q2 2024 | -4,000 | Reduce 4.82% | 79,000 | $33.03 |
| Q1 2024 | -8,250 | Reduce 9.04% | 83,000 | $36.92 |
| Q4 2023 | +5,000 | Add 5.80% | 91,250 | $35.23 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,000 | Reduce 18.82% | 86,250 | $32.07 |
| Q2 2023 | +3,750 | Add 3.66% | 106,250 | $29.17 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,250 | Add 1.23% | 102,500 | $28.64 |
| Q3 2022 | +1,250 | Add 1.25% | 101,250 | $27.33 |
| Q2 2022 | -11,250 | Reduce 10.11% | 100,000 | $32.01 |
| Q1 2022 | -17,500 | Reduce 13.59% | 111,250 | $32.62 |
| Q4 2021 | +11,125 | Add 9.46% | 128,750 | $38.28 |
| Q3 2021 | +7,625 | Add 6.93% | 117,625 | $34.40 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,750 | Reduce 3.30% | 110,000 | $41.51 |
| Q4 2020 | +66,250 | Add 139.47% | 113,750 | $29.06 |
| Q3 2020 | -1,250 | Reduce 2.56% | 47,500 | $28.91 |
| Q2 2020 | -11,625 | Reduce 19.25% | 48,750 | $27.04 |
| Q1 2020 | -55,875 | Reduce 48.06% | 60,375 | $20.46 |
| Q4 2019 | -20,000 | Reduce 14.68% | 116,250 | $23.48 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,250 | Reduce 0.91% | 136,250 | $22.18 |
| Q2 2019 | +5,000 | Add 3.77% | 137,500 | $19.71 |
| Q1 2019 | +28,250 | Add 27.10% | 132,500 | $18.60 |
| Q4 2018 | +30,500 | Add 41.36% | 104,250 | $25.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +2,625 | Add 3.69% | 73,750 | $26.51 |
| Q2 2018 | -13,000 | Reduce 15.45% | 71,125 | $32.38 |
| Q1 2018 | +4,187 | Add 5.24% | 84,125 | $31.69 |
| Q4 2017 | +45,787 | Add 134.07% | 79,938 | $30.17 |
| Q3 2017 | +34,151 | New Buy | 34,151 | $29.75 |
Robert Olstein's Central Garden & Pet Company Investment FAQs
Robert Olstein first purchased Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) in Q3 2017, acquiring 34,151 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein has held Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) for 35 quarters since Q3 2017.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was in Q4 2020, adding 113,750 shares worth $3.31 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 45,000 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA), valued at approximately $1.46 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) represents approximately 0.32% of Robert Olstein's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was 137,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019.