Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BCPC Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 152,100 shares of Balchem Corporation (BCPC) worth $23.33 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in BCPC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 122,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 150,200 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Balchem Corporation (BCPC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Balchem Corporation (BCPC) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -89,500 | Reduce 37.04% | 152,100 | $153.36 |
| Q3 2025 | -12,500 | Reduce 4.92% | 241,600 | $150.06 |
| Q2 2025 | +73,400 | Add 40.62% | 254,100 | $159.20 |
| Q1 2025 | +9,800 | Add 5.73% | 180,700 | $166.00 |
| Q4 2024 | -9,100 | Reduce 5.06% | 170,900 | $163.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +2,900 | Add 1.64% | 180,000 | $176.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +5,600 | Add 3.27% | 177,100 | $153.95 |
| Q1 2024 | -10,600 | Reduce 5.82% | 171,500 | $154.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -34,400 | Reduce 15.89% | 182,100 | $148.75 |
| Q3 2023 | +8,700 | Add 4.19% | 216,500 | $124.04 |
| Q2 2023 | -10,100 | Reduce 4.64% | 207,800 | $0.13 |
| Q1 2023 | -38,700 | Reduce 15.08% | 217,900 | $0.13 |
| Q4 2022 | -22,400 | Reduce 8.03% | 256,600 | $0.12 |
| Q3 2022 | -48,300 | Reduce 14.76% | 279,000 | $121.58 |
| Q2 2022 | +67,600 | Add 26.03% | 327,300 | $129.74 |
| Q1 2022 | +63,500 | Add 32.36% | 259,700 | $136.70 |
| Q3 2021 | +5,000 | Add 2.62% | 196,200 | $145.07 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,300 | Reduce 2.20% | 191,200 | $131.26 |
| Q1 2021 | -104,708 | Reduce 34.88% | 195,500 | $125.41 |
| Q4 2020 | -63,900 | Reduce 17.55% | 300,208 | $115.22 |
| Q3 2020 | +1,600 | Add 0.44% | 364,108 | $97.63 |
| Q2 2020 | +122,800 | Add 51.23% | 362,508 | $94.86 |
| Q1 2020 | +5,300 | Add 2.26% | 239,708 | $98.72 |
| Q4 2019 | +2,100 | Add 0.90% | 234,408 | $101.63 |
| Q3 2019 | -10,800 | Reduce 4.44% | 232,308 | $99.19 |
| Q2 2019 | -26,500 | Reduce 9.83% | 243,108 | $99.97 |
| Q1 2019 | -18,600 | Reduce 6.45% | 269,608 | $92.80 |
| Q4 2018 | +87,108 | Add 43.32% | 288,208 | $78.35 |
| Q3 2018 | +19,500 | Add 10.74% | 201,100 | $112.09 |
| Q2 2018 | -22,200 | Reduce 10.89% | 181,600 | $98.14 |
| Q1 2018 | +36,448 | Add 21.78% | 203,800 | $81.75 |
| Q4 2017 | +26,952 | Add 19.20% | 167,352 | $80.60 |
| Q3 2017 | +102,300 | Add 268.50% | 140,400 | $81.29 |
| Q2 2017 | +38,100 | New Buy | 38,100 | $77.72 |
| Q3 2016 | -10,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +10,600 | New Buy | 10,600 | $59.62 |
| Q3 2015 | -42,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | -35,900 | Reduce 46.03% | 42,100 | $55.72 |
| Q1 2015 | -16,400 | Reduce 17.37% | 78,000 | $55.38 |
| Q4 2014 | -150,200 | Reduce 61.41% | 94,400 | $66.64 |
| Q3 2014 | -140,800 | Reduce 36.53% | 244,600 | $56.57 |
| Q2 2014 | +46,663 | Add 13.78% | 385,400 | $53.56 |
| Q1 2014 | +76,937 | Add 29.39% | 338,737 | $52.12 |
| Q4 2013 | +18,500 | Add 7.60% | 261,800 | $58.70 |
| Q3 2013 | +11,900 | Add 5.14% | 243,300 | $51.75 |
| Q2 2013 | +231,400 | Add 0.00% | 231,400 | $44.75 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Balchem Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Balchem Corporation (BCPC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 231,400 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 (RenTech) has held Balchem Corporation (BCPC) for 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Balchem Corporation (BCPC) was in Q2 2013, adding 231,400 shares worth $10.36 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 152,100 shares of Balchem Corporation (BCPC), valued at approximately $23.33 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Balchem Corporation (BCPC) 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 Balchem Corporation (BCPC) was 385,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2014.