Central Garden & Pet (CENT)
NASDAQ: CENT
· Real-Time Price · USD
35.80
-0.47 (-1.30%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
35.81
0.03%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT
CENT Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for CENT across all expirations shows 2,104.04 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 4,409.9 from calls and 2,305.86 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.52 suggests neutral market maker positioning. The largest delta concentration at Jan 16, 26 with 1,387.83 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that may cap upside moves. The nearest expiration on Sep 19, 25 carries positive delta requiring market makers to short shares, potentially creating resistance.
CENT DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 73.03 | -26.93 | 46.1 | 0.37 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 391.92 | -66.57 | 325.35 | 0.17 |
| Dec 19, 25 | 392.52 | -47.76 | 344.76 | 0.12 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 3,552.43 | -2,164.6 | 1,387.83 | 0.61 |
| Apr 17, 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |