Machek Howard, Chief Accounting Officer at CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO, traded $148K of CENT
This page documents an SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosure for $CENT securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 mandates that corporate officers, directors, and beneficial owners of more than 10% of a company's registered equity securities must report their personal trades within two business days of execution. Insider transactions are closely monitored by market participants because insiders possess firsthand knowledge of company operations, financial condition, and near-term prospects. The transaction details below are drawn directly from the SEC EDGAR filing database and reflect the information as reported.
Transaction Details
| Insider | Machek Howard |
|---|---|
| Title | Chief Accounting Officer |
| Company | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO |
| Ticker | CENT |
| Transaction Type | Tax |
| Transaction Date | 2026-07-13 |
| Shares Traded | 3,924 |
| Price Per Share | $37.59 |
| Total Value | $148K |
| Filed Date | 2026-07-14 |
| Accession Number | 0001193125-26-303325 |
Ownership Context
| Shares Owned After Transaction | 47,944 |
|---|---|
| Ownership Type | Direct |
SEC Filing
Accession: 0001193125-26-303325
Other Insider Trades — CENT
| Insider | Title | Action | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson John Edward | President, Pet Consumer Prod | traded | $300K | 2026-06-24 |
| Hanson John Edward | President, Pet Consumer Prod | traded | $313K | 2026-06-24 |
| Walker John D. III | President, Garden Consumer Pro | traded | $300K | 2026-06-15 |
| Walker John D. III | President, Garden Consumer Pro | traded | $310K | 2026-06-15 |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | Chairman | traded | — | 2026-06-03 |
| LAHANAS NICHOLAS | Chief Executive Officer | traded | $16K | 2026-05-16 |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | Chairman | traded | — | 2026-03-25 |
| BROWN WILLIAM E | Chairman | traded | — | 2025-08-18 |
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Data sourced from SEC Form 4 insider trading filings. Transaction details are as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This page does not constitute financial advice. StonkWhisper presents public records — it does not verify or guarantee the accuracy of SEC filings.
Last updated: August 12, 2026 at 07:07 UTC