Monitor for any future amendments that could indicate an increase in stake or a conversion to Schedule 13D, which would signal activist intent. The passive certification limits near-term pressure on management.
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Executive Summary
BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC disclosed a 5.1% passive stake in Central Garden & Pet Co via Schedule 13G, holding 496,391 shares as of September 30, 2026. This is a new filing by BlackRock, certifying no intent to influence control, and follows prior Vanguard-related 13G filings from April 2026.
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Key Facts
- BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC reported beneficial ownership of 496,391 shares of Central Garden & Pet Co common stock.
- The stake represents 5.1% of the outstanding shares as of September 30, 2026.
- The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying passive intent with no purpose of changing or influencing control.
- BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc.
- The filing includes a power of attorney and an exhibit listing other BlackRock entities that may also hold shares.
Financial Impact
BlackRock holds 496,391 shares, representing 5.1% of outstanding common stock. At a $2.8B market cap, the stake value is approximately $142.8M.
Risk Factors
- BlackRock could later increase its stake or file a Schedule 13D if it decides to engage actively with management.
- The filing aggregates holdings from multiple BlackRock business units; any internal reallocation could change reported ownership levels.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G Filing (Primary) | 0002052113-26-001115 |
| Document: Item_7.txt | 0002052113-26-001115 |
| Document: 0002052113-26-001115-index-headers.html | 0002052113-26-001115 |
| Document: 0002052113-26-001115-index.html | 0002052113-26-001115 |
| Document: 0002052113-26-001115.txt | 0002052113-26-001115 |
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Oct 27, 2026 5d ago | SC 13G | $44.43 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $45.58 (+2.59%) |
Sep 21, 2026 5w ago | 8-K | $40.23 $43.13 | ▲ +7.21% | ▲ +7.77% | $45.58 (+13.30%) |
Aug 17, 2026 10w ago | Insider Cluster | $44.28 $40.61 | ▼ −8.30% | ▼ −7.31% | $45.58 (+2.94%) |
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