Robert Olstein's CENTA Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 51,500 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) worth $1.52 M, representing 0.29% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 33 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
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2017 | +34,151 | New Buy | 34,151 | $29.75 |
| Q4 2017 | +45,787 | Add 134.07% | 79,938 | $30.17 |
| Q1 2018 | +4,187 | Add 5.24% | 84,125 | $31.69 |
| Q2 2018 | -13,000 | Reduce 15.45% | 71,125 | $32.38 |
| Q3 2018 | +2,625 | Add 3.69% | 73,750 | $26.51 |
| Q4 2018 | +30,500 | Add 41.36% | 104,250 | $25.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +28,250 | Add 27.10% | 132,500 | $18.60 |
| Q2 2019 | +5,000 | Add 3.77% | 137,500 | $19.71 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,250 | Reduce 0.91% | 136,250 | $22.18 |
| Q4 2019 | -20,000 | Reduce 14.68% | 116,250 | $23.48 |
| Q1 2020 | -55,875 | Reduce 48.06% | 60,375 | $20.46 |
| Q2 2020 | -11,625 | Reduce 19.25% | 48,750 | $27.04 |
| Q3 2020 | -1,250 | Reduce 2.56% | 47,500 | $28.91 |
| Q4 2020 | +66,250 | Add 139.47% | 113,750 | $29.06 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,750 | Reduce 3.30% | 110,000 | $41.51 |
| Q3 2021 | +7,625 | Add 6.93% | 117,625 | $34.40 |
| Q4 2021 | +11,125 | Add 9.46% | 128,750 | $38.28 |
| Q1 2022 | -17,500 | Reduce 13.59% | 111,250 | $32.62 |
| Q2 2022 | -11,250 | Reduce 10.11% | 100,000 | $32.01 |
| Q3 2022 | +1,250 | Add 1.25% | 101,250 | $27.33 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,250 | Add 1.23% | 102,500 | $28.64 |
| Q2 2023 | +3,750 | Add 3.66% | 106,250 | $29.17 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,000 | Reduce 18.82% | 86,250 | $32.07 |
| Q4 2023 | +5,000 | Add 5.80% | 91,250 | $35.23 |
| Q1 2024 | -8,250 | Reduce 9.04% | 83,000 | $36.92 |
| Q2 2024 | -4,000 | Reduce 4.82% | 79,000 | $33.03 |
| Q3 2024 | -3,000 | Reduce 3.80% | 76,000 | $31.39 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,000 | Add 1.32% | 77,000 | $33.05 |
| Q1 2025 | -17,000 | Reduce 22.08% | 60,000 | $32.73 |
| Q2 2025 | -5,000 | Reduce 8.33% | 55,000 | $31.29 |
| Q3 2025 | -3,500 | Reduce 6.36% | 51,500 | $29.53 |
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 33 quarters since Q3 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was in Q4 2020, adding 113,750 shares worth $3.31 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 51,500 shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA), valued at approximately $1.52 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 0.29% of Robert Olstein'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.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) was 137,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.