Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AVAV Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 112,856 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) worth $27.3 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in AVAV, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 293,268 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 192,100 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AeroVironment (AVAV) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AeroVironment (AVAV) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +112,856 | New Buy | 112,856 | $241.89 |
| Q4 2024 | -70,936 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +54,100 | Add 321.34% | 70,936 | $200.50 |
| Q2 2024 | -21,421 | Reduce 55.99% | 16,836 | $182.16 |
| Q1 2024 | -26,279 | Reduce 40.72% | 38,257 | $153.28 |
| Q4 2023 | +35,600 | Add 123.03% | 64,536 | $126.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +7,300 | Add 33.74% | 28,936 | $111.52 |
| Q2 2023 | -23,400 | Reduce 51.96% | 21,636 | $0.10 |
| Q1 2023 | -11,100 | Reduce 19.77% | 45,036 | $0.09 |
| Q4 2022 | -57,200 | Reduce 50.47% | 56,136 | $0.09 |
| Q3 2022 | +11,500 | Add 11.29% | 113,336 | $83.36 |
| Q2 2022 | +101,836 | New Buy | 101,836 | $82.20 |
| Q3 2021 | -15,536 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +15,536 | New Buy | 15,536 | $100.15 |
| Q1 2021 | -35,936 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -115,100 | Reduce 76.21% | 35,936 | $86.90 |
| Q3 2020 | +597 | Add 0.40% | 151,036 | $60.01 |
| Q2 2020 | +150,439 | New Buy | 150,439 | $79.63 |
| Q1 2020 | -86,836 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -192,100 | Reduce 68.87% | 86,836 | $61.74 |
| Q3 2019 | -17,400 | Reduce 5.87% | 278,936 | $53.56 |
| Q2 2019 | +136,700 | Add 85.63% | 296,336 | $56.77 |
| Q1 2019 | -78,000 | Reduce 32.82% | 159,636 | $68.41 |
| Q4 2018 | +27,800 | Add 13.25% | 237,636 | $67.95 |
| Q3 2018 | +149,500 | Add 247.78% | 209,836 | $112.17 |
| Q2 2018 | +60,336 | New Buy | 60,336 | $71.43 |
| Q1 2017 | -181,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -121,400 | Reduce 40.07% | 181,600 | $26.83 |
| Q3 2016 | +91,364 | Add 43.17% | 303,000 | $24.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +121,336 | Add 134.37% | 211,636 | $27.80 |
| Q1 2016 | +8,700 | Add 10.66% | 90,300 | $28.32 |
| Q4 2015 | -175,736 | Reduce 68.29% | 81,600 | $29.47 |
| Q3 2015 | +66,800 | Add 35.06% | 257,336 | $20.04 |
| Q2 2015 | -17,700 | Reduce 8.50% | 190,536 | $26.08 |
| Q1 2015 | -186,500 | Reduce 47.25% | 208,236 | $26.51 |
| Q4 2014 | -20,500 | Reduce 4.94% | 394,736 | $27.25 |
| Q3 2014 | +121,968 | Add 41.59% | 415,236 | $30.07 |
| Q2 2014 | +293,268 | New Buy | 293,268 | $31.80 |
| Q1 2014 | -20,336 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | -152,800 | Reduce 88.25% | 20,336 | $29.16 |
| Q3 2013 | +18,600 | Add 12.04% | 173,136 | $23.10 |
| Q2 2013 | +154,536 | Add 0.00% | 154,536 | $20.18 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s AeroVironment Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) in Q2 2013, acquiring 154,536 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) for 42 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was in Q2 2014, adding 293,268 shares worth $9.33 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 112,856 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), valued at approximately $27.3 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) was 415,236 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014.