Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BBY Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.45 M shares of Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) worth $93.05 M, representing 0.15% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in BBY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 3.12 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 3.18 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Best Buy Co (BBY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Best Buy Co (BBY) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +770,339 | Add 113.44% | 1.45 M | $64.20 |
| Q4 2025 | +411,300 | Add 153.58% | 679,100 | $66.93 |
| Q3 2025 | -249,200 | Reduce 48.20% | 267,800 | $75.62 |
| Q2 2025 | +471,500 | Add 1036.26% | 517,000 | $67.13 |
| Q1 2025 | +17,600 | Add 63.08% | 45,500 | $73.61 |
| Q4 2024 | -51,000 | Reduce 64.64% | 27,900 | $85.80 |
| Q3 2024 | -361,567 | Reduce 82.09% | 78,900 | $103.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +156,867 | Add 55.31% | 440,467 | $84.29 |
| Q1 2024 | +283,600 | New Buy | 283,600 | $82.03 |
| Q3 2023 | -439,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -891,600 | Reduce 67.00% | 439,100 | $0.08 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.22 M | Add 1079.70% | 1.33 M | $0.08 |
| Q4 2022 | -102,500 | Reduce 47.61% | 112,800 | $0.08 |
| Q3 2022 | -1.58 M | Reduce 87.98% | 215,300 | $63.34 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.79 M | New Buy | 1.79 M | $65.19 |
| Q4 2021 | -811,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +142,800 | Add 21.37% | 811,100 | $105.71 |
| Q2 2021 | +367,500 | Add 122.17% | 668,300 | $114.98 |
| Q1 2021 | +300,800 | New Buy | 300,800 | $114.81 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.04 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -1 M | Reduce 49.16% | 1.04 M | $87.27 |
| Q1 2020 | +370,382 | Add 22.17% | 2.04 M | $57.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -80,800 | Reduce 4.61% | 1.67 M | $87.80 |
| Q3 2019 | -965,900 | Reduce 35.54% | 1.75 M | $68.99 |
| Q2 2019 | +727,800 | Add 36.58% | 2.72 M | $69.73 |
| Q1 2019 | +586,100 | Add 41.76% | 1.99 M | $71.06 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.68 M | Reduce 54.51% | 1.4 M | $52.96 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.19 M | Reduce 41.55% | 3.09 M | $79.36 |
| Q2 2018 | -264,000 | Reduce 4.76% | 5.28 M | $74.58 |
| Q1 2018 | +2.16 M | Add 64.04% | 5.54 M | $69.99 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.28 M | Add 61.02% | 3.38 M | $68.47 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.43 M | Reduce 40.53% | 2.1 M | $56.96 |
| Q2 2017 | +3.12 M | Add 762.39% | 3.53 M | $57.33 |
| Q1 2017 | -3.18 M | Reduce 88.61% | 409,200 | $49.15 |
| Q4 2016 | +821,200 | Add 29.62% | 3.59 M | $42.67 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.31 M | Add 89.87% | 2.77 M | $38.18 |
| Q2 2016 | -885,100 | Reduce 37.74% | 1.46 M | $30.60 |
| Q1 2016 | +2.35 M | New Buy | 2.35 M | $32.44 |
| Q4 2015 | -430,108 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -371,791 | Reduce 46.36% | 430,108 | $37.12 |
| Q2 2015 | -714,201 | Reduce 47.11% | 801,899 | $32.61 |
| Q1 2015 | +1.52 M | New Buy | 1.52 M | $37.79 |
| Q3 2014 | -139,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | -1.08 M | Reduce 88.57% | 139,300 | $31.01 |
| Q1 2014 | +535,704 | Add 78.43% | 1.22 M | $26.41 |
| Q4 2013 | +683,000 | New Buy | 683,000 | $39.88 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Best Buy Co Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) in Q4 2013, acquiring 683,000 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 Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) for 46 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) was in Q2 2017, adding 3,528,900 shares worth $202.31 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,449,439 shares of Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY), valued at approximately $93.05 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) represents approximately 0.15% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) was 5,543,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.