Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) Options Chain
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Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry, with a market capitalization near $2.15B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 6,000 people, carrying a beta of 0.54 to the broader market. Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. Led by Nicholas Lahanas, public since 2007-02-06.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $33.60
- Total OI
- 50
- Total Volume
- 0
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 66.4%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 64.88%
As of May 15, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) has 50 open contracts and 0 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 66.4%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 64.88%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How CENTA options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Central Garden & Pet Company options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 66.4% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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Frequently asked CENTA options chain questions
- What does the CENTA options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA) has 50 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 66.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CENTA options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are CENTA options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 64.88%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.