Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s CARS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 252,998 shares of Cars.com Inc. (CARS) worth $2.77 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 25 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in CARS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2020, adding 369,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 369,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Carscom (CARS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Carscom (CARS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -327,191 | Reduce 56.39% | 252,998 | $10.94 |
| Q1 2026 | +253,991 | Add 77.86% | 580,189 | $8.12 |
| Q4 2025 | -246,902 | Reduce 43.08% | 326,198 | $12.20 |
| Q3 2025 | -204,434 | Reduce 26.29% | 573,100 | $12.22 |
| Q2 2025 | +189,734 | Add 32.28% | 777,534 | $11.85 |
| Q1 2025 | -194,625 | Reduce 24.87% | 587,800 | $11.27 |
| Q4 2024 | +130,325 | Add 19.99% | 782,425 | $17.33 |
| Q3 2024 | +171,500 | Add 35.68% | 652,100 | $16.76 |
| Q2 2024 | +42,600 | Add 9.73% | 480,600 | $19.70 |
| Q1 2024 | +37,900 | Add 9.47% | 438,000 | $17.18 |
| Q4 2023 | +25,300 | Add 6.75% | 400,100 | $18.97 |
| Q3 2023 | +74,400 | Add 24.77% | 374,800 | $16.86 |
| Q2 2023 | +125,800 | Add 72.05% | 300,400 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +63,700 | Add 57.44% | 174,600 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +29,000 | Add 35.41% | 110,900 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | +37,000 | Add 82.41% | 81,900 | $11.50 |
| Q2 2022 | +15,300 | Add 51.69% | 44,900 | $9.42 |
| Q1 2022 | -31,800 | Reduce 51.79% | 29,600 | $14.43 |
| Q4 2021 | -212,721 | Reduce 77.60% | 61,400 | $16.09 |
| Q3 2021 | +74,221 | Add 37.13% | 274,121 | $12.65 |
| Q2 2021 | +199,900 | New Buy | 199,900 | $14.33 |
| Q2 2020 | -369,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +369,400 | New Buy | 369,400 | $4.30 |
| Q4 2018 | -141,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +141,200 | New Buy | 141,200 | $27.61 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Carscom Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Cars.com Inc. (CARS) in Q3 2018, acquiring 141,200 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 Cars.com Inc. (CARS) for 25 quarters since Q3 2018.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Cars.com Inc. (CARS) was in Q1 2020, adding 369,400 shares worth $1.59 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 252,998 shares of Cars.com Inc. (CARS), valued at approximately $2.77 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Cars.com Inc. (CARS) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Cars.com Inc. (CARS) was 782,425 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2024.