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

Central Garden & Pet Co (CENTA)

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

Smart Money Signals — CENTA

Based on 283 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CENTA 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

283 hedge funds hold CENTA 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+36 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 61% buying

163 buying105 selling

Last quarter: 163 funds were net buyers (43 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 105 were sellers (77 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~43 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 29 → 42 → 45 → 43. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new

179 out of 283 hedge funds have held CENTA 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 +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value

+25%

+6%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 29 → 42 → 45 → 43 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 42 → 45 → 43. A growing number of institutions are discovering CENTA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 283 holders: 189 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 34 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds

52 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in CENTA. 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	281	268	4.85%
13F Shares	49M	48M	0.65%
Total Value	$1.71B	$1.42B	20.5%
New Positions	43	45	-2
Increased Positions	119	90	+29
Closed Positions	30	27	+3
Reduced Positions	77	90	-13
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

281

268

4.85%

13F Shares

49M

48M

0.65%

Total Value

$1.71B

$1.42B

20.5%

New Positions

-2

Increased Positions

119

+29

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-13

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

281 + investors

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

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

Top 25 CENTA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Deltroit Asset Management (UK) LLP	0.98%	175,408	$6.8M
2	Farringdon Capital, Ltd.	0.46%	24,182	$938K
3	Martin & Co Inc /Tn/	0.40%	65,575	$2.5M
4	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.32%	472,171	$18.3M
5	Denali Advisors LLC	0.29%	73,400	$2.8M
6	Westwood Holdings Group Inc	0.29%	978,429	$37.9M
7	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.26%	11,671	$385K
8	Armistice Capital, LLC	0.25%	536,000	$20.8M
9	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.23%	255,600	$9.9M
10	Royce & Associates LP	0.22%	697,855	$27.1M
11	Credit Industriel Et Commercial	0.22%	86,883	$3.4M
12	Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC	0.19%	757,424	$29.4M
13	GHP Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.15%	106,353	$4.1M
14	Invenomic Capital Management LP	0.13%	55,760	$2.2M
15	RBF Capital, LLC	0.10%	58,999	$2.3M
16	Abc Arbitrage SA	0.09%	21,044	$816K
17	Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC	0.09%	1,462,846	$56.7M
18	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.08%	90,409	$3.5M
19	Easterly Investment Partners LLC	0.07%	35,100	$1.4M
20	Guidance Capital, Inc	0.07%	8,131	$317K
21	James Investment Research, INC.	0.07%	16,667	$646K
22	Headlands Technologies LLC	0.06%	15,121	$586K
23	State of Wisconsin Investment Board	0.06%	768,664	$29.8M
24	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.06%	9,122	$354K
25	Algert Global LLC	0.06%	126,380	$4.9M

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 (CENTA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CENTA?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CENTA 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 CENTA?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 163 funds were net buyers (43 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 105 were sellers (77 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CENTA holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in CENTA. 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 CENTA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 179 out of 283 hedge funds have held CENTA 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 (CENTA)

Smart Money Signals — CENTA

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~43 new funds per quarter

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

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