Renaissance Technologies's AYI Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 49,000 shares of Acuity Inc. (AYI) worth $16.88 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in AYI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 298,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 477,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Acuity (AYI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Acuity (AYI) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2014 | +28,400 | New Buy | 28,400 | $138.24 |
| Q3 2014 | -28,400 | Sold Out | 28,400 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +326,400 | New Buy | 326,400 | $140.07 |
| Q1 2015 | -112,100 | Reduce 34.34% | 214,300 | $168.16 |
| Q2 2015 | -35,200 | Reduce 16.43% | 179,100 | $179.98 |
| Q3 2015 | +76,900 | Add 42.94% | 256,000 | $175.58 |
| Q4 2015 | -140,352 | Reduce 54.82% | 115,648 | $233.80 |
| Q1 2016 | -115,648 | Sold Out | 115,648 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +43,671 | New Buy | 43,671 | $247.97 |
| Q3 2016 | +5,147 | Add 11.79% | 48,818 | $264.60 |
| Q4 2016 | +38,624 | Add 79.12% | 87,442 | $230.86 |
| Q1 2017 | -87,442 | Sold Out | 87,442 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +60,700 | New Buy | 60,700 | $171.29 |
| Q4 2017 | +177,900 | Add 293.08% | 238,600 | $176.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -238,600 | Sold Out | 238,600 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +88,100 | New Buy | 88,100 | $114.95 |
| Q1 2019 | +253,800 | Add 288.08% | 341,900 | $120.01 |
| Q2 2019 | +282,700 | Add 82.68% | 624,600 | $137.91 |
| Q3 2019 | +284,400 | Add 45.53% | 909,000 | $134.79 |
| Q4 2019 | +114,116 | Add 12.55% | 1.02 M | $138.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -41,400 | Reduce 4.05% | 981,716 | $85.66 |
| Q2 2020 | -57,800 | Reduce 5.89% | 923,916 | $95.74 |
| Q3 2020 | +174,800 | Add 18.92% | 1.1 M | $102.35 |
| Q4 2020 | -317,200 | Reduce 28.87% | 781,516 | $121.09 |
| Q1 2021 | -477,600 | Reduce 61.11% | 303,916 | $165.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -275,520 | Reduce 90.66% | 28,396 | $187.03 |
| Q3 2021 | -26,396 | Reduce 92.96% | 2,000 | $173.50 |
| Q4 2021 | +42,700 | Add 2135.00% | 44,700 | $211.72 |
| Q1 2022 | +9,200 | Add 20.58% | 53,900 | $189.29 |
| Q2 2022 | +80,700 | Add 149.72% | 134,600 | $154.04 |
| Q3 2022 | -5,700 | Reduce 4.23% | 128,900 | $157.47 |
| Q4 2022 | +6,400 | Add 4.97% | 135,300 | $0.17 |
| Q1 2023 | -47,300 | Reduce 34.96% | 88,000 | $0.18 |
| Q2 2023 | +42,300 | Add 48.07% | 130,300 | $0.16 |
| Q3 2023 | -13,382 | Reduce 10.27% | 116,918 | $170.31 |
| Q4 2023 | -95,218 | Reduce 81.44% | 21,700 | $204.84 |
| Q1 2024 | -16,500 | Reduce 76.04% | 5,200 | $268.65 |
| Q2 2024 | +15,800 | Add 303.85% | 21,000 | $241.44 |
| Q3 2024 | +60,500 | Add 288.10% | 81,500 | $275.39 |
| Q4 2024 | +18,600 | Add 22.82% | 100,100 | $292.13 |
| Q1 2025 | -66,700 | Reduce 66.63% | 33,400 | $263.35 |
| Q2 2025 | +31,200 | Add 93.41% | 64,600 | $298.34 |
| Q3 2025 | -15,600 | Reduce 24.15% | 49,000 | $344.39 |
Renaissance Technologies's Acuity Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Acuity Inc. (AYI) in Q2 2014, acquiring 28,400 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 has held Acuity Inc. (AYI) for 46 quarters since Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Acuity Inc. (AYI) was in Q4 2014, adding 326,400 shares worth $45.72 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 49,000 shares of Acuity Inc. (AYI), valued at approximately $16.88 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Acuity Inc. (AYI) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies'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.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Acuity Inc. (AYI) was 1,098,716 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.