Renaissance Technologies's AZO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 22,400 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) worth $96.1 M, representing 0.13% 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, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in AZO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 98,600 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 117,700 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's AutoZone (AZO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AutoZone (AZO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +315,101 | Add 0.00% | 315,100 | $423.69 |
| Q3 2013 | +79,500 | Add 25.23% | 394,600 | $422.73 |
| Q4 2013 | -8,900 | Reduce 2.26% | 385,700 | $477.94 |
| Q1 2014 | -85,700 | Reduce 22.22% | 300,000 | $537.10 |
| Q2 2014 | -85,300 | Reduce 28.43% | 214,700 | $536.24 |
| Q3 2014 | -77,800 | Reduce 36.24% | 136,900 | $509.66 |
| Q4 2014 | +22,500 | Add 16.44% | 159,400 | $619.11 |
| Q1 2015 | -159,400 | Sold Out | 159,400 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +41,700 | New Buy | 41,700 | $723.84 |
| Q4 2015 | +86,000 | Add 206.24% | 127,700 | $741.91 |
| Q1 2016 | -116,200 | Reduce 90.99% | 11,500 | $796.70 |
| Q2 2016 | +18,200 | Add 158.26% | 29,700 | $793.84 |
| Q3 2016 | +68,700 | Add 231.31% | 98,400 | $768.34 |
| Q4 2016 | +59,200 | Add 60.16% | 157,600 | $789.79 |
| Q1 2017 | -54,800 | Reduce 34.77% | 102,800 | $723.05 |
| Q2 2017 | -70,557 | Reduce 68.64% | 32,243 | $570.45 |
| Q3 2017 | +24,657 | Add 76.47% | 56,900 | $595.11 |
| Q4 2017 | +11,900 | Add 20.91% | 68,800 | $711.37 |
| Q1 2018 | -49,450 | Reduce 71.88% | 19,350 | $648.68 |
| Q2 2018 | -16,550 | Reduce 85.53% | 2,800 | $671.07 |
| Q3 2018 | +97,500 | Add 3482.14% | 100,300 | $775.70 |
| Q4 2018 | -24,700 | Reduce 24.63% | 75,600 | $838.35 |
| Q1 2019 | -29,700 | Reduce 39.29% | 45,900 | $1024.12 |
| Q2 2019 | +26,300 | Add 57.30% | 72,200 | $1099.47 |
| Q3 2019 | +98,600 | Add 136.57% | 170,800 | $1084.62 |
| Q4 2019 | -27,900 | Reduce 16.33% | 142,900 | $1191.31 |
| Q1 2020 | -107,400 | Reduce 75.16% | 35,500 | $846.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -35,500 | Sold Out | 35,500 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +84,100 | New Buy | 84,100 | $1177.65 |
| Q4 2020 | -17,700 | Reduce 21.05% | 66,400 | $1185.44 |
| Q1 2021 | -57,000 | Reduce 85.84% | 9,400 | $1404.26 |
| Q2 2021 | -9,400 | Sold Out | 9,400 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +95,000 | New Buy | 95,000 | $1697.99 |
| Q4 2021 | -7,600 | Reduce 8.00% | 87,400 | $2096.38 |
| Q1 2022 | -78,200 | Reduce 89.47% | 9,200 | $2044.57 |
| Q2 2022 | +4,600 | Add 50.00% | 13,800 | $2149.13 |
| Q3 2022 | +10,400 | Add 75.36% | 24,200 | $2141.94 |
| Q4 2022 | +39,300 | Add 162.40% | 63,500 | $2.47 |
| Q1 2023 | -51,500 | Reduce 81.10% | 12,000 | $2.46 |
| Q2 2023 | -11,800 | Reduce 98.33% | 200 | $2.50 |
| Q3 2023 | -200 | Sold Out | 200 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +53,300 | New Buy | 53,300 | $2585.61 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,000 | Reduce 1.88% | 52,300 | $3151.64 |
| Q2 2024 | -34,551 | Reduce 66.06% | 17,749 | $2964.10 |
| Q3 2024 | +42,951 | Add 241.99% | 60,700 | $3150.04 |
| Q4 2024 | -11,500 | Reduce 18.95% | 49,200 | $3202.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -49,200 | Sold Out | 49,200 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +8,517 | New Buy | 8,517 | $3712.23 |
| Q3 2025 | +13,883 | Add 163.00% | 22,400 | $4290.24 |
Renaissance Technologies's AutoZone Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 315,100 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 AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) was in Q2 2013, adding 315,100 shares worth $133.5 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 22,400 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), valued at approximately $96.1 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) represents approximately 0.13% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) was 394,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2013.