Cliff Asness's AZTA Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 325,769 shares of Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) worth $6.81 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AZTA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 273,229 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 242,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Azenta (AZTA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Azenta (AZTA) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +273,229 | Add 520.04% | 325,769 | $20.90 |
| Q4 2025 | -10,665 | Reduce 16.87% | 52,540 | $33.26 |
| Q3 2025 | +40,823 | Add 182.39% | 63,205 | $28.19 |
| Q2 2025 | +22,382 | New Buy | 22,382 | $30.34 |
| Q2 2022 | -2,438 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,781 | Reduce 42.21% | 2,438 | $82.85 |
| Q4 2021 | -22,068 | Reduce 83.95% | 4,219 | $103.11 |
| Q3 2021 | +5,638 | Add 27.30% | 26,287 | $102.33 |
| Q2 2021 | -1,664 | Reduce 7.46% | 20,649 | $94.39 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,275 | Reduce 9.25% | 22,313 | $80.40 |
| Q4 2020 | +9,118 | Add 58.94% | 24,588 | $67.84 |
| Q3 2020 | -6,153 | Reduce 28.46% | 15,470 | $46.28 |
| Q2 2020 | +338 | Add 1.59% | 21,623 | $44.26 |
| Q1 2020 | +1,985 | Add 10.28% | 21,285 | $30.49 |
| Q4 2019 | +7,614 | Add 65.15% | 19,300 | $41.97 |
| Q3 2019 | +4,692 | Add 67.09% | 11,686 | $37.05 |
| Q2 2019 | +6,994 | New Buy | 6,994 | $38.75 |
| Q3 2018 | -136,101 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -208,449 | Reduce 60.50% | 136,101 | $32.62 |
| Q1 2018 | -234,762 | Reduce 40.52% | 344,550 | $27.08 |
| Q4 2017 | +128,136 | Add 28.40% | 579,312 | $23.85 |
| Q3 2017 | +46,483 | Add 11.49% | 451,176 | $30.36 |
| Q2 2017 | +248,742 | Add 159.50% | 404,693 | $21.69 |
| Q1 2017 | +130,788 | Add 519.76% | 155,951 | $22.40 |
| Q4 2016 | -96 | Reduce 0.38% | 25,163 | $17.09 |
| Q3 2016 | +12,399 | Add 96.42% | 25,259 | $13.62 |
| Q2 2016 | -7,797 | Reduce 37.75% | 12,860 | $11.20 |
| Q1 2016 | -12,223 | Reduce 37.17% | 20,657 | $10.41 |
| Q4 2015 | -27,194 | Reduce 45.27% | 32,880 | $10.68 |
| Q3 2015 | -18,172 | Reduce 23.22% | 60,074 | $11.70 |
| Q2 2015 | +3,233 | Add 4.31% | 78,246 | $11.45 |
| Q1 2015 | +2,313 | Add 3.18% | 75,013 | $11.62 |
| Q4 2014 | +1,400 | Add 1.96% | 72,700 | $12.75 |
| Q3 2014 | -26,116 | Reduce 26.81% | 71,300 | $10.50 |
| Q2 2014 | -242,900 | Reduce 71.37% | 97,416 | $10.77 |
| Q1 2014 | +53,200 | Add 18.53% | 340,316 | $10.93 |
| Q4 2013 | +93,000 | Add 47.91% | 287,116 | $10.49 |
| Q3 2013 | +16,420 | Add 9.24% | 194,116 | $9.31 |
| Q2 2013 | +177,696 | Add 0.00% | 177,696 | $9.73 |
| Q4 2012 | +140,496 | Add 0.00% | 140,496 | $8.05 |
Cliff Asness's Azenta Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) in Q4 2012, acquiring 140,496 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) for 41 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) was in Q1 2026, adding 325,769 shares worth $6.81 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 325,769 shares of Azenta, Inc. (AZTA), valued at approximately $6.81 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) was 579,312 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017.