CENT insider trading — Central Garden & Pet Co
Over the last 90 days, insiders at Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) made 0 open-market purchases worth $0 and 3 open-market sales worth $540K, making them net sellers by $540K. The largest sale was by Walker John D. Iii (President, Garden Consumer Pro), who sold 5,000 shares for $195K on Aug 12, 2026.
Updated Oct 16, 2026.
Recent CENT insider transactions
Every Form 4 filed by Central Garden & Pet Co officers, directors and 10% owners in the last 90 days, newest first. P = open-market purchase, S = open-market sale; other codes are awards, option exercises, tax withholding or gifts.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Type | Ownership | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Brown William E | Chairman | J · Other | Indirect | 1,000 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Pennington Brooks Iii | Director | G · Gift | Direct | 5,800 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Brown William E | Chairman | S · Sale | Indirect | 3,900 | $39.00 | $152K | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Brown William E | Chairman | M · Option exercise | Direct | 127,942 | $31.18 | $3.99M | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Brown William E | Chairman | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 116,232 | $38.28 | $4.45M | Form 4 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Walker John D. Iii | President, Garden Consumer Pro | S · Sale | Direct | 5,000 | $39.00 | $195K | Form 4 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Walker John D. Iii | President, Garden Consumer Pro | S · Sale | Direct | 5,000 | $38.50 | $192K | Form 4 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Brown William E | Chairman | J · Other | Indirect | 11,586 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Brown William E | Chairman | J · Other | Indirect | 8,531 | — | — | Form 4 |
CENT insider trading FAQ
Are insiders buying CENT stock?
Not on the open market. In the last 90 days, Central Garden & Pet Co insiders made no open-market purchases, and 3 open-market sales totaling $540K. Purchases with the insider's own money are generally seen as a stronger signal than sales, which happen for many reasons (taxes, diversification, planned 10b5-1 sales).
Who are the insiders trading CENT?
Recent sellers: Brown William E, Walker John D. Iii.
Where does CENT insider trading data come from?
Every transaction comes from SEC Form 4 filings on EDGAR. Company officers, directors and 10% owners must file a Form 4 within two business days of buying or selling. InsiderBolt reads these filings directly from the SEC.
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Insider trading data is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Filings can be amended; always confirm details on SEC EDGAR.