Richard Pzena's AVT Position Overview
Richard Pzena (via Pzena Investment Management LLC) currently holds 7.1M shares of Avnet, Inc. (AVT) worth $373.45 M, representing 1.21% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Richard Pzena has maintained a long-term strategic position in AVT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 2.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 1.5M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Richard Pzena's Avnet (AVT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Avnet (AVT) Trades by Richard Pzena
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +3.97 M | Add 0.00% | 3.97 M | $33.60 |
| Q3 2013 | +819,136 | Add 20.65% | 4.79 M | $41.71 |
| Q4 2013 | -62,592 | Reduce 1.31% | 4.72 M | $44.11 |
| Q1 2014 | +151,058 | Add 3.20% | 4.87 M | $46.53 |
| Q2 2014 | -25,298 | Reduce 0.52% | 4.85 M | $44.31 |
| Q3 2014 | +449,646 | Add 9.27% | 5.3 M | $41.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +509,009 | Add 9.61% | 5.81 M | $43.02 |
| Q1 2015 | +171,087 | Add 2.95% | 5.98 M | $44.50 |
| Q2 2015 | +56,346 | Add 0.94% | 6.04 M | $41.11 |
| Q3 2015 | -372,515 | Reduce 6.17% | 5.66 M | $42.68 |
| Q4 2015 | -1.52 M | Reduce 26.81% | 4.14 M | $42.84 |
| Q1 2016 | +156,075 | Add 3.77% | 4.3 M | $44.30 |
| Q2 2016 | +35,119 | Add 0.82% | 4.34 M | $40.51 |
| Q3 2016 | +250,133 | Add 5.77% | 4.59 M | $41.06 |
| Q4 2016 | +522,716 | Add 11.40% | 5.11 M | $47.61 |
| Q1 2017 | +341,284 | Add 6.68% | 5.45 M | $45.76 |
| Q2 2017 | +2.13 M | Add 39.14% | 7.58 M | $38.88 |
| Q3 2017 | +570,577 | Add 7.52% | 8.15 M | $39.30 |
| Q4 2017 | +877,612 | Add 10.76% | 9.03 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2018 | +149,923 | Add 1.66% | 9.18 M | $41.76 |
| Q2 2018 | -146,438 | Reduce 1.59% | 9.04 M | $42.89 |
| Q3 2018 | -918,801 | Reduce 10.17% | 8.12 M | $44.77 |
| Q4 2018 | -243,498 | Reduce 3.00% | 7.87 M | $36.10 |
| Q1 2019 | -350,127 | Reduce 4.45% | 7.52 M | $43.37 |
| Q2 2019 | -182,936 | Reduce 2.43% | 7.34 M | $45.27 |
| Q3 2019 | -253,152 | Reduce 3.45% | 7.09 M | $44.48 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.91 M | Add 26.95% | 9 M | $42.44 |
| Q1 2020 | +40,202 | Add 0.45% | 9.04 M | $25.10 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.26 M | Add 13.97% | 10.3 M | $27.89 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.67 M | Add 16.17% | 11.97 M | $25.84 |
| Q4 2020 | +596,793 | Add 4.99% | 12.56 M | $35.11 |
| Q1 2021 | -215,976 | Reduce 1.72% | 12.35 M | $41.51 |
| Q2 2021 | +162,295 | Add 1.31% | 12.51 M | $40.08 |
| Q3 2021 | -281,675 | Reduce 2.25% | 12.23 M | $36.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -41,112 | Reduce 0.34% | 12.19 M | $41.23 |
| Q1 2022 | -144,666 | Reduce 1.19% | 12.04 M | $40.59 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.3 M | Reduce 10.80% | 10.74 M | $42.88 |
| Q3 2022 | -1.4 M | Reduce 13.03% | 9.34 M | $36.12 |
| Q4 2022 | -58,182 | Reduce 0.62% | 9.28 M | $41.58 |
| Q1 2023 | -132,793 | Reduce 1.43% | 9.15 M | $45.20 |
| Q2 2023 | -461,784 | Reduce 5.05% | 8.69 M | $50.45 |
| Q3 2023 | +42,234 | Add 0.49% | 8.73 M | $48.19 |
| Q4 2023 | -97,443 | Reduce 1.12% | 8.63 M | $50.40 |
| Q1 2024 | -38,282 | Reduce 0.44% | 8.59 M | $49.58 |
| Q2 2024 | -17,714 | Reduce 0.21% | 8.58 M | $51.49 |
| Q3 2024 | -302,653 | Reduce 3.53% | 8.27 M | $54.31 |
| Q4 2024 | -1 M | Reduce 12.15% | 7.27 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2025 | -136,899 | Reduce 1.88% | 7.13 M | $48.09 |
| Q2 2025 | +209,003 | Add 2.93% | 7.34 M | $53.08 |
| Q3 2025 | -197,953 | Reduce 2.70% | 7.14 M | $52.28 |
Richard Pzena's Avnet Investment FAQs
Richard Pzena first purchased Avnet, Inc. (AVT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,967,050 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Richard Pzena has held Avnet, Inc. (AVT) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Richard Pzena's largest addition to Avnet, Inc. (AVT) was in Q2 2013, adding 3,967,050 shares worth $133.29 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Richard Pzena's firm, Pzena Investment Management LLC, owns 7,143,346 shares of Avnet, Inc. (AVT), valued at approximately $373.45 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Avnet, Inc. (AVT) represents approximately 1.21% of Richard Pzena's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Richard Pzena's peak holding in Avnet, Inc. (AVT) was 12,561,805 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.