Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT)

183 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CENT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — CENT

Based on 184 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CENT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

184 hedge funds hold CENT right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+9 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

106 buying66 selling

Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (33 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (45 trimmed + 21 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new CENT position: 17 → 17 → 27 → 33. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new

112 out of 184 hedge funds have held CENT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Value +27% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Value

+26%

+7%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +27%, but actual share count only changed +7%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

23 → 17 → 17 → 27 → 33 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 17 → 27 → 33. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 26% new

Entry-cohort mix of 187 holders: 119 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 48 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds

41 of 184 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in CENT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	183	172	6.4%
13F Shares	9M	9M	4.14%
Total Value	$399M	$320M	24.62%
New Positions	33	27	+6
Increased Positions	71	59	+12
Closed Positions	22	14	+8
Reduced Positions	44	54	-10
Total Calls	2	2	-
Total Puts	1	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

183

172

6.4%

13F Shares

4.14%

Total Value

$399M

$320M

24.62%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+12

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-10

Total Calls

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

183 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CENT. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 CENT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Martin & Co Inc /Tn/	0.46%	66,386	$2.9M
2	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.31%	11,976	$461K
3	Park Capital Management, LLC / WI	0.31%	11,707	$519K
4	Values First Advisors, Inc.	0.16%	5,413	$360K
5	RBF Capital, LLC	0.13%	72,176	$3.2M
6	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.08%	102,620	$4.6M
7	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.08%	32,075	$1.4M
8	Anchyra Partners LLC	0.07%	6,445	$286K
9	Contravisory Investment Management, INC.	0.06%	7,184	$319K
10	Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC	0.05%	735,398	$32.6M
11	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.03%	15,284	$678K
12	Royce & Associates LP	0.03%	70,196	$3.1M
13	State of Wyoming	0.02%	5,537	$246K
14	Cinctive Capital Management LP	0.02%	12,633	$560K
15	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.02%	80,404	$3.6M
16	Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC	0.02%	141,300	$6.3M
17	Symmetry Partners, LLC	0.02%	7,113	$315K
18	Tokio Marine Asset Management Co Ltd	0.01%	10,600	$470K
19	XTX Topco Ltd	0.01%	25,195	$1.1M
20	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.01%	24,377	$1.1M
21	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.01%	212,887	$9.4M
22	Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd	0.01%	1,117	$39K
23	Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC	0.01%	7,359	$326K
24	SageView Advisory Group, LLC	0.01%	6,646	$244K
25	American Century Companies Inc	0.01%	413,959	$18.4M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CENT?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CENT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CENT?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 106 funds were net buyers (33 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 66 were sellers (45 trimmed + 21 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CENT holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 184 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in CENT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CENT?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 184 hedge funds have held CENT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT)

Smart Money Signals — CENT

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +27% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 26% newcomers

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

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