CENT · Central Garden & Pet Co
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
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| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Sell↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
5,000 |
| 2026-08-11 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Sell↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
5,000 |
| 2026-08-10 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Convert↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
127,942 |
| 2026-08-10 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price and withholding tax liability incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of the exercise. |
Class A Common Stock
|
116,232 |
| 2026-08-10 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Direct)
On August 11, 2020, the Issuer's Compensation Committee granted the reporting person an option to purchase 102,354 (127,942 after stock dividend) shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer at an exercise price of $38.97 ($31.176 after stock dividend) per share. The option vests in four equal annual installments beginning August 11, 2021. |
Stock Option
|
127,942 |
| 2026-07-13 | Machek Howard |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low sales prices of CENTA on July 13, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,924 |
| 2026-06-24 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option was previously reported as an option for 6,815 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $44.02 per share, but was adjusted to reflect the stock dividend declared by Company on December 7, 2023. As a result of the stock dividend, the option also entitled the Reporting Person to receive, upon exercise, 1,703 shares of Class A Common Stock for no additional consideration. Options were granted on February 9, 2021 and all shares have vested and been exercised. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
8,518 |
| 2026-06-24 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
On December 7, 2023, Company declared a stock dividend, payable to all holders on record of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of January 8, 2024, of one share of Class A Common Stock for every four shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding. At the same time, pursuant to anti-dilution provisions, an option for 6,815 shares Class A Common Stock on January 8, 2024 became exercisable for 8,518 shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Hanson disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Hanson Family Trust dated 01/19/2024 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
8,518 |
| 2026-06-24 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of exercise. Mr. Hanson disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Hanson Family Trust dated 01/19/2024 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
8,051 |
| 2026-06-15 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option was previously reported as an option for 6,815 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $44.020 per share, but was adjusted to reflect the stock dividend declared by Company on December 7, 2023. As a result of the stock dividend, the option also entitled the Reporting Person to receive, upon exercise, 1,703 shares of Class A Common Stock for no additional consideration. Options were granted on February 9, 2021, and all shares are vested and have been exercised. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
8,518 |
| 2026-06-15 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price and withholding tax liability incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of exercise. |
Class A Common Stock
|
8,200 |
| 2026-06-15 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On December 7, 2023, Company declared a stock dividend, payable to all holders on record of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of January 8, 2024, of one share of Class A Common Stock for every four shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding. At the same time, pursuant to anti-dilution provisions, an option for 6,815 shares Class A Common Stock on January 8, 2024 became exercisable for 8,518 shares of Class A Common Stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
8,518 |
| 2026-06-03 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
On June 3, 2026, the Reporting Person and his spouse ceased to be co-trustees under one of the family irrevocable trusts. As a result, the Reporting Person no longer has investment control or voting power over the shares in that trust. These securities are owned directly by various family Irrevocable Trusts and indirectly by the Reporting Person and his spouse as co-trustees of the Irrevocable Trusts. The Reporting Person and his spouse, as co-trustees, have and share investment control over the securities held in each of the Irrevocable Trusts but disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities held by the Irrevocable Trusts except to the extent of his and his wife's pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
11,586 |
| 2026-05-16 | LAHANAS NICHOLAS |
Director, Chief Executive Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low of the sales prices of CENTA on May 15, 2026 and on May 18, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
480 |
| 2026-03-25 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Gift↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
2,040 |
| 2026-03-13 | Schwichtenberg Kay |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,734 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ranelli John |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
The range of prices for the shares of Class A Common Stock is from $34.455 to $34.56. The Reporting Person undertakes that the Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, full information regarding the number of securities sold at each separate price. Mr. Ranelli disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the John R. Ranelli Trust dated 12/24/97 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
3,668 |
| 2026-02-17 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
The range of prices for the shares of Class A Common Stock is from $34.75 to $34.80. The Reporting Person undertakes that the Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, full information regarding the number of securities sold at each separate price. Mr. Hanson disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Hanson Family Trust dated 01/19/2024 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
5,000 |
| 2026-02-13 | PENNINGTON BROOKS III |
Director |
Gift↓
|
Common Stock
|
2,050 |
| 2026-02-11 | METZ CHRISTOPHER T |
Director, President & CEO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-11 | Smith Bradley G. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Award↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
The options shall vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
2,797 |
| 2026-02-11 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
The options shall vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
2,797 |
| 2026-02-11 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Award↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 11, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,813 |
| 2026-02-11 | SPRINGER MARY BETH |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-11 | LAHANAS NICHOLAS |
Director, Chief Executive Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 11, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Class A Common Stock
|
43,750 |
| 2026-02-11 | Machek Howard |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 11, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Class A Common Stock
|
6,250 |
| 2026-02-11 | LAHANAS NICHOLAS |
Director, Chief Executive Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
The options shall vest in increments of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
67,115 |
| 2026-02-11 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
The Reporting Person was awarded by the Issuer's Compensation Committee on February 11, 2026 a grant of 14,063 shares of restricted Class A Common Stock, which will vest in increments of 33 1/3% per year commencing on the third anniversary of the date of the grant. |
Class A Common Stock
|
14,063 |
| 2026-02-11 | Chun Courtnee A |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-11 | SPRINGER MARY BETH |
Director |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of exercise. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,948 |
| 2026-02-11 | PENNINGTON BROOKS III |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-11 | SPRINGER MARY BETH |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On December 7, 2023, Company declared a stock dividend, payable to all holders on record of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of January 8, 2024, of one share of Class A Common Stock for every four shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding. At the same time, pursuant to anti-dilution provisions, an option for 7,043 shares Class A Common Stock on January 8, 2024 became exercisable for 8,803 shares of Class A Common Stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
8,803 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ranelli John |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-11 | Smith Bradley G. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Award↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 11, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,813 |
| 2026-02-11 | Dougher Brendan |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted by Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-11 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Award↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 11, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,813 |
| 2026-02-11 | Patel Apur Rohit |
Chief Legal Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 11, 2026, the Issuer granted restricted Class A Common Stock to the Reporting Person which will vest at the rates of 25% on February 11, 2028 and February 11, 2029, and 50% on February 11, 2030. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,813 |
| 2026-02-11 | SPRINGER MARY BETH |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option was previously reported as an option for 7,043 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $28.40 per share, but was adjusted to reflect the stock dividend declared by Company on December 7, 2023. As a result of the stock dividend, the option also entitled the Reporting Person to receive, upon exercise, 1,760 shares of Class A Common Stock for no additional consideration. Options were granted on February 11, 2020, and all shares are vested and have been exercised. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
8,803 |
| 2026-02-11 | Lewis Randal D. |
EVP & COO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock award granted under the Company's Nonemployee Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,584 |
| 2026-02-10 | LAHANAS NICHOLAS |
Director, Chief Executive Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low of the sales prices of CENTA on February 10, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,825 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ranelli John |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Stock Option (Right to Buy) (Direct)
This option was previously reported as an option for 7043 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $28.40 per share, but was adjusted to reflect the stock dividend declared by Company on December 7, 2023. As a result of the stock dividend, the option also entitled the Reporting Person to receive, upon exercise, 1760 shares of Class A Common Stock for no additional consideration. Options were granted on February 11, 2020 and all shares are vested and have been exercised. |
Stock Option (Right to Buy)
|
8,803 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ranelli John |
Director |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the aggregate option exercise price incurred upon the above-reported exercise of options. The amount of shares withheld is based on the respective average of the high and low sales prices on the date of exercise. Mr. Ranelli disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the John R. Ranelli Trust dated 12/24/97 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
5,916 |
| 2026-02-10 | Dougher Brendan |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Previously, the Reporting Person transferred 16,095 shares of directly held CENTA to Brigham-Dougher Family Trust. Mr. Dougher disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the Brigham-Dougher Family Trust dated 03/08/2022 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
3,250 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ranelli John |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
On December 7, 2023, Company declared a stock dividend, payable to all holders on record of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of January 8, 2024, of one share of Class A Common Stock for every four shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding. At the same time, pursuant to anti-dilution provisions, an option for 7,043 shares Class A Common Stock on January 8, 2024 became exercisable for 8,803 shares of Class A Common Stock. Mr. Ranelli disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock owned by the John R. Ranelli Trust dated 12/24/97 except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
8,803 |
| 2026-02-10 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low of the sales prices of CENTA on Febrauary 10, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
6,437 |
| 2026-02-09 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low sales prices on February 9, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
2,958 |
| 2026-02-06 | Hanson John Edward |
President, Pet Consumer Prod |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low of the sales prices of CENTA on February 6, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,636 |
| 2026-02-06 | BROWN WILLIAM E |
Director, Chairman, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld by the Issuer in payment of the withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low sales prices on February 6, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,882 |
| 2026-02-06 | LAHANAS NICHOLAS |
Director, Chief Executive Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low of the sales prices of CENTA on February 6, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,357 |
| 2026-02-06 | Walker John D. III |
President, Garden Consumer Pro |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares delivered by Reporting Person in payment of the withholding tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock. The amount of shares withheld is based on the average of the high and low of the sales prices of CENTA on Febrauary 6, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,181 |