Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENTA)

09 Apr 2026, 14:05 by Jessica Moore · The Cerbat Gem

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENTA). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Central Garden & Pet stock on March 3rd.

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Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.

Central Garden & Pet Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CENTA traded up $0.57 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $33.22. The stock had a trading volume of 105,355 shares, compared to its average volume of 287,114. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $32.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $30.43. The company has a market capitalization of $2.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.56 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a quick ratio of 1.97, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. Central Garden & Pet Company has a fifty-two week low of $25.97 and a fifty-two week high of $37.35.

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $617.37 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $636.62 million. Central Garden & Pet had a net margin of 5.04% and a return on equity of 10.99%. Central Garden & Pet has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.700- EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Central Garden & Pet Company will post 2.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Central Garden & Pet

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CENTA. Federated Hermes Inc. raised its holdings in Central Garden & Pet by 164.0% in the 3rd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 858 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 533 shares during the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in Central Garden & Pet during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Central Garden & Pet in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Central Garden & Pet by 444.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 817 shares during the last quarter. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc raised its stake in shares of Central Garden & Pet by 198.4% during the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,131 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 752 shares during the last quarter. 50.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Central Garden & Pet from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued an “underweight” rating and set a $28.00 price target (down from $31.00) on shares of Central Garden & Pet in a report on Friday, January 16th. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Central Garden & Pet in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Canaccord Genuity Group upgraded Central Garden & Pet to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Central Garden & Pet from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.75.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on CENTA

Insider Buying and Selling at Central Garden & Pet

In related news, Director Brendan Dougher sold 3,250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.38, for a total value of $108,485.00. Following the sale, the director owned 12,845 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $428,766.10. The trade was a 20.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director John Ranelli sold 3,668 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.50, for a total value of $126,546.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 646 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,287. This represents a 85.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 20.28% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Central Garden & Pet

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Central Garden & Pet Co is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of branded consumable gardening products and pet supplies in North America. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, the company serves both retail and wholesale customers through a network of distribution centers across the United States and Canada. Operating under the ticker symbol CENTA on the NASDAQ exchange, Central Garden & Pet has been publicly traded since 2003.

The company’s Garden segment offers a broad portfolio of lawn and garden care solutions, including fertilizers, weed and pest control products, soil and mulch, and plant care accessories.