William E. Brown net worth and biography

William Brown Biography and Net Worth

Chairman of Central Garden & Pet

Mr. Brown has served as Chairman of the Board of Central from 1980 until February of 2018 and since September 2019 and as Chief Executive Officer from 1980 to 2003 and from 2007 until 2013.

Mr. Brown founded Central and has extensive management and leadership experience and deep knowledge of the lawn & garden and pet supplies industries and the financial and operational issues faced by Central.

What is William E. Brown's net worth?: The estimated net worth of William E. Brown is at least $12.66 million as of May 29th, 2025. Mr. Brown owns 377,383 shares of Central Garden & Pet stock worth more than $12,657,426 as of December 4th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Brown may own. Learn More about William E. Brown's net worth.
How do I contact William E. Brown?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Brown and other Central Garden & Pet executives is 1340 TREAT BOULEVARD SUITE 600, WALNUT CREEK CA, 94597. Central Garden & Pet can also be reached via phone at (925) 948-4000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on William E. Brown's contact information.
Has William E. Brown been buying or selling shares of Central Garden & Pet?: William E. Brown has not been actively trading shares of Central Garden & Pet within the last three months. Most recently, William E. Brown sold 7,800 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.04, for a transaction totalling $249,912.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 377,383 shares of the company's stock, valued at $12,091,351.32. Learn More on William E. Brown's trading history.
Who are Central Garden & Pet's active insiders?: Central Garden & Pet's insider roster includes William Brown (Chairman), John Hanson (President, Pet Consumer Products), Nicholas Lahanas (CEO), Daniel Myers (Director), Brooks Pennington, III (Director), John Ranelli (Director), John Walker, III (Insider), and George Yuhas (General Counsel). Learn More on Central Garden & Pet's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Central Garden & Pet?: In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 6 times. They sold a total of 124,376 shares worth more than $4,032,993.08. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 25th when insider John D Walker III sold 3,500 shares worth more than $114,065.00. Insiders at Central Garden & Pet own 8.2% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Central Garden & Pet.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/25/2025.

William E. Brown Insider Trading History at Central Garden & Pet

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
5/29/2025	Sell	7,800	$32.04	$249,912.00	377,383
5/21/2025	Sell	40,000	$32.42	$1,296,800.00	1,030,365
5/20/2025	Sell	60,000	$32.39	$1,943,400.00	1,070,365
8/30/2024	Sell	60,000	$33.54	$2,012,400.00	1,125,773
5/30/2024	Sell	700,000	$36.25	$25,375,000.00	1,189,615
2/29/2024	Sell	650	$37.48	$24,362.00	409,450
2/23/2024	Sell	1,055	$37.39	$39,446.45	410,100
2/20/2024	Sell	2,485	$36.66	$91,100.10	411,155
2/16/2023	Sell	180,735	$25.24	$4,560,883.87	1,442,882
11/17/2016	Sell	31,250	$17.67	$552,200.00	3,357,176
11/15/2016	Sell	46,875	$16.97	$795,300.00	3,404,051
10/4/2016	Sell	40,312	$15.73	$634,156.13	3,444,363
9/26/2016	Sell	22,187	$15.67	$347,608.17	3,475,457
8/29/2016	Sell	62,500	$15.82	$988,800.00	3,513,426
8/25/2016	Sell	62,500	$15.74	$983,600.00	3,575,926
8/15/2016	Sell	18,750	$16.19	$303,480.00	3,602,190
8/11/2016	Sell	78,125	$16.16	$1,262,500.00	3,653,127
7/18/2016	Sell	64,612	$14.77	$954,396.77	3,748,677
7/13/2016	Sell	13,512	$14.66	$198,031.87	3,758,185
6/17/2016	Sell	232,896	$13.18	$3,069,010.33	3,925,391
6/10/2016	Sell	46,318	$12.40	$574,194.98	4,005,371
6/2/2016	Sell	2,033	$12.38	$25,163.66	4,042,343
5/13/2016	Sell	31,250	$11.78	$368,200.00	4,002,296
5/11/2016	Sell	46,875	$11.80	$553,200.00	4,075,733
5/10/2016	Sell	15,625	$11.67	$182,300.00	4,075,733
5/9/2016	Sell	15,625	$11.95	$186,700.00	4,075,733
10/16/2015	Sell	59,843	$11.72	$701,264.21	4,169,483
10/14/2015	Sell	65,182	$11.56	$753,399.63	4,229,301
9/28/2015	Sell	125,000	$10.45	$1,306,400.00	4,353,238

William E. Brown Buying and Selling Activity at Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company Overview

Central Garden & Pet Co. engages in the production and distribution of branded and private label products for the lawn, garden, and pet supplies markets. It operates through the Pet and Garden segments. The Pet segment focuses on dog and cat supplies such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming products, waste management and training pads, supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles and pet birds including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, food and supplements, products for equine and livestock, animal and household health and insect control products, live fish, and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. The Garden segment includes lawn and garden consumables such as grass, vegetable, flower and herb seed, wild bird feed, bird houses and other birding accessories, weed, grass, and other herbicides, insecticide and pesticide products, fertilizers, and live plants. The company was founded by William E. Brown in 1980 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

Today's Range

Now: $33.54

$33.18

$34.24

50 Day Range

MA: $31.67

$28.98

$34.21

2 Week Range

Now: $33.54

$28.77

$43.88

Volume

98,236 shs

Average Volume

88,945 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.11 billion

P/E Ratio

13.15

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.68