Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BRC Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 912,640 shares of Brady Corporation (BRC) worth $74.14 M, representing 0.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in BRC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 273,098 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 283,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Brady Corporation (BRC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Brady Corporation (BRC) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -41,000 | Reduce 4.30% | 912,640 | $81.24 |
| Q4 2025 | -114,400 | Reduce 10.71% | 953,640 | $78.37 |
| Q3 2025 | -30,800 | Reduce 2.80% | 1.07 M | $78.03 |
| Q2 2025 | +23,100 | Add 2.15% | 1.1 M | $67.97 |
| Q1 2025 | -76,600 | Reduce 6.65% | 1.08 M | $70.64 |
| Q4 2024 | +22,400 | Add 1.98% | 1.15 M | $73.85 |
| Q3 2024 | +79,600 | Add 7.58% | 1.13 M | $76.63 |
| Q2 2024 | -27,300 | Reduce 2.53% | 1.05 M | $66.02 |
| Q1 2024 | -46,600 | Reduce 4.15% | 1.08 M | $59.28 |
| Q4 2023 | -24,800 | Reduce 2.16% | 1.12 M | $58.69 |
| Q3 2023 | -45,900 | Reduce 3.84% | 1.15 M | $54.92 |
| Q2 2023 | +111,100 | Add 10.25% | 1.19 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -58,000 | Reduce 5.08% | 1.08 M | $0.05 |
| Q4 2022 | -116,800 | Reduce 9.28% | 1.14 M | $0.05 |
| Q3 2022 | -30,400 | Reduce 2.36% | 1.26 M | $41.73 |
| Q2 2022 | +12,800 | Add 1.00% | 1.29 M | $47.24 |
| Q1 2022 | -35,400 | Reduce 2.70% | 1.28 M | $46.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -178,400 | Reduce 11.97% | 1.31 M | $53.90 |
| Q3 2021 | -53,200 | Reduce 3.45% | 1.49 M | $50.70 |
| Q2 2021 | -119,800 | Reduce 7.20% | 1.54 M | $56.04 |
| Q1 2021 | -222,600 | Reduce 11.81% | 1.66 M | $53.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -283,500 | Reduce 13.07% | 1.89 M | $52.82 |
| Q3 2020 | -24,000 | Reduce 1.09% | 2.17 M | $40.02 |
| Q2 2020 | -170,000 | Reduce 7.19% | 2.19 M | $46.82 |
| Q1 2020 | -20,515 | Reduce 0.86% | 2.36 M | $45.13 |
| Q4 2019 | +44,057 | Add 1.88% | 2.38 M | $57.26 |
| Q3 2019 | +198,500 | Add 9.27% | 2.34 M | $53.05 |
| Q2 2019 | -86,600 | Reduce 3.89% | 2.14 M | $49.32 |
| Q1 2019 | -59,400 | Reduce 2.60% | 2.23 M | $46.41 |
| Q4 2018 | +65,400 | Add 2.94% | 2.29 M | $43.46 |
| Q3 2018 | +273,098 | Add 14.02% | 2.22 M | $43.75 |
| Q2 2018 | +125,600 | Add 6.89% | 1.95 M | $38.55 |
| Q1 2018 | +46,100 | Add 2.59% | 1.82 M | $37.15 |
| Q4 2017 | -26,200 | Reduce 1.45% | 1.78 M | $37.90 |
| Q3 2017 | +154,000 | Add 9.34% | 1.8 M | $37.95 |
| Q2 2017 | +192,000 | Add 13.18% | 1.65 M | $33.90 |
| Q1 2017 | -60,800 | Reduce 4.01% | 1.46 M | $38.65 |
| Q4 2016 | +229,400 | Add 17.80% | 1.52 M | $37.55 |
| Q3 2016 | +209,700 | Add 19.44% | 1.29 M | $34.61 |
| Q2 2016 | +169,900 | Add 18.69% | 1.08 M | $30.56 |
| Q1 2016 | +143,900 | Add 18.81% | 908,900 | $26.84 |
| Q4 2015 | +270,349 | Add 54.65% | 765,000 | $22.98 |
| Q3 2015 | +268,751 | Add 118.97% | 494,651 | $19.66 |
| Q2 2015 | +108,000 | Add 91.60% | 225,900 | $24.74 |
| Q1 2015 | +24,200 | Add 25.83% | 117,900 | $28.29 |
| Q4 2014 | +52,400 | Add 126.88% | 93,700 | $27.34 |
| Q3 2014 | +41,300 | New Buy | 41,300 | $22.45 |
| Q1 2014 | -156,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +156,600 | New Buy | 156,600 | $30.93 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Brady Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Brady Corporation (BRC) in Q4 2013, acquiring 156,600 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 Brady Corporation (BRC) for 49 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Brady Corporation (BRC) was in Q3 2018, adding 2,221,698 shares worth $97.2 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 912,640 shares of Brady Corporation (BRC), valued at approximately $74.14 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Brady Corporation (BRC) represents approximately 0.12% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Brady Corporation (BRC) was 2,383,655 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.