Chuck Royce's AZTA Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 523,308 shares of Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) worth $11.06 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in AZTA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 1.02 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2017, reducing 941,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Azenta (AZTA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Azenta (AZTA) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +523,308 | New Buy | 523,308 | $21.13 |
| Q4 2025 | -343,934 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -331,064 | Reduce 49.05% | 343,934 | $28.72 |
| Q2 2025 | +31,742 | Add 4.93% | 674,998 | $30.78 |
| Q1 2025 | -114,812 | Reduce 15.15% | 643,256 | $34.64 |
| Q4 2024 | +18,091 | Add 2.44% | 758,068 | $50.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +53,584 | Add 7.81% | 739,977 | $48.44 |
| Q2 2024 | +103,111 | Add 17.68% | 686,393 | $52.62 |
| Q1 2024 | -11,658 | Reduce 1.96% | 583,282 | $60.28 |
| Q4 2023 | +103,586 | Add 21.08% | 594,940 | $65.14 |
| Q3 2023 | +11,989 | Add 2.50% | 491,354 | $50.19 |
| Q2 2023 | +16,202 | Add 3.50% | 479,365 | $46.68 |
| Q1 2023 | +98,845 | Add 27.13% | 463,163 | $44.62 |
| Q4 2022 | +50,000 | Add 15.91% | 364,318 | $58.22 |
| Q3 2022 | -14,900 | Reduce 4.53% | 314,318 | $42.86 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,400 | Reduce 1.02% | 329,218 | $72.10 |
| Q4 2021 | -5,482 | Reduce 1.62% | 332,618 | $103.11 |
| Q3 2021 | -9,000 | Reduce 2.59% | 338,100 | $102.35 |
| Q2 2021 | -44,108 | Reduce 11.27% | 347,100 | $95.28 |
| Q1 2021 | -41,000 | Reduce 9.49% | 391,208 | $81.65 |
| Q4 2020 | -14,200 | Reduce 3.18% | 432,208 | $67.85 |
| Q3 2020 | -368,923 | Reduce 45.25% | 446,408 | $46.26 |
| Q2 2020 | -7,500 | Reduce 0.91% | 815,331 | $44.24 |
| Q1 2020 | -97,400 | Reduce 10.58% | 822,831 | $30.50 |
| Q4 2019 | -282,139 | Reduce 23.47% | 920,231 | $41.96 |
| Q3 2019 | -183,104 | Reduce 13.22% | 1.2 M | $37.03 |
| Q2 2019 | +43,904 | Add 3.27% | 1.39 M | $38.75 |
| Q1 2019 | -42,800 | Reduce 3.09% | 1.34 M | $29.33 |
| Q4 2018 | -51,686 | Reduce 3.60% | 1.38 M | $26.18 |
| Q3 2018 | +76,700 | Add 5.64% | 1.44 M | $35.03 |
| Q2 2018 | +40,800 | Add 3.09% | 1.36 M | $32.62 |
| Q1 2018 | +35,000 | Add 2.73% | 1.32 M | $27.08 |
| Q4 2017 | -94,753 | Reduce 6.87% | 1.28 M | $23.85 |
| Q3 2017 | +113,300 | Add 8.96% | 1.38 M | $30.36 |
| Q2 2017 | -941,900 | Reduce 42.68% | 1.27 M | $21.69 |
| Q1 2017 | -391,835 | Reduce 15.08% | 2.21 M | $22.40 |
| Q4 2016 | -116,100 | Reduce 4.28% | 2.6 M | $17.07 |
| Q3 2016 | -376,000 | Reduce 12.16% | 2.71 M | $13.61 |
| Q2 2016 | -55,000 | Reduce 1.75% | 3.09 M | $11.22 |
| Q1 2016 | +80,200 | Add 2.62% | 3.15 M | $10.40 |
| Q4 2015 | -605,448 | Reduce 16.49% | 3.07 M | $10.68 |
| Q3 2015 | -30,903 | Reduce 0.83% | 3.67 M | $11.71 |
| Q2 2015 | -268,150 | Reduce 6.75% | 3.7 M | $11.45 |
| Q1 2015 | -747,715 | Reduce 15.85% | 3.97 M | $11.63 |
| Q4 2014 | -284,845 | Reduce 5.69% | 4.72 M | $12.75 |
| Q3 2014 | +27,397 | Add 0.55% | 5 M | $10.51 |
| Q2 2014 | +337,145 | Add 7.27% | 4.98 M | $10.77 |
| Q1 2014 | +1.02 M | Add 28.21% | 4.64 M | $10.93 |
| Q4 2013 | -446,392 | Reduce 10.98% | 3.62 M | $10.49 |
| Q3 2013 | +270,151 | Add 7.12% | 4.06 M | $9.31 |
| Q2 2013 | +3.79 M | Add 0.00% | 3.79 M | $9.73 |
Chuck Royce's Azenta Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,793,772 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) was in Q2 2013, adding 3,793,772 shares worth $36.91 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 523,308 shares of Azenta, Inc. (AZTA), valued at approximately $11.06 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) represents approximately 0.11% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) was 5,002,705 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014.