Renaissance Technologies's COST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 693,002 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) worth $597.6 M, representing 0.93% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in COST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 1.75 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2014, reducing 1.61 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +679,978 | Add 5220.96% | 693,002 | $862.34 |
| Q3 2025 | +13,024 | New Buy | 13,024 | $925.72 |
| Q2 2025 | -121,199 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +121,199 | New Buy | 121,199 | $945.78 |
| Q4 2024 | -31,051 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +26,108 | Add 528.18% | 31,051 | $886.55 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,943 | New Buy | 4,943 | $850.07 |
| Q2 2023 | -232,792 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +93,809 | Add 67.50% | 232,792 | $0.50 |
| Q4 2022 | -584,608 | Reduce 80.79% | 138,983 | $0.46 |
| Q3 2022 | +452,691 | Add 167.11% | 723,591 | $472.27 |
| Q2 2022 | +91,400 | Add 50.92% | 270,900 | $479.28 |
| Q1 2022 | +8,100 | Add 4.73% | 179,500 | $575.85 |
| Q4 2021 | +74,800 | Add 77.43% | 171,400 | $567.70 |
| Q3 2021 | +43,100 | Add 80.56% | 96,600 | $449.35 |
| Q2 2021 | +2,000 | Add 3.88% | 53,500 | $395.66 |
| Q1 2021 | +51,500 | New Buy | 51,500 | $352.49 |
| Q4 2020 | -160,367 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -890,079 | Reduce 84.73% | 160,367 | $355.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -224,772 | Reduce 17.63% | 1.05 M | $303.21 |
| Q1 2020 | +989,205 | Add 345.86% | 1.28 M | $285.13 |
| Q4 2019 | -176,900 | Reduce 38.21% | 286,013 | $293.92 |
| Q3 2019 | +462,913 | New Buy | 462,913 | $288.11 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.15 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +431,987 | Add 59.82% | 1.15 M | $242.14 |
| Q4 2018 | +543,172 | Add 303.43% | 722,185 | $203.71 |
| Q3 2018 | +159,713 | Add 827.53% | 179,013 | $234.88 |
| Q2 2018 | -959,600 | Reduce 98.03% | 19,300 | $208.96 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.12 M | Reduce 53.41% | 978,900 | $188.43 |
| Q4 2017 | +890,200 | Add 73.53% | 2.1 M | $186.12 |
| Q3 2017 | -383,787 | Reduce 24.07% | 1.21 M | $164.29 |
| Q2 2017 | -297,300 | Reduce 15.72% | 1.59 M | $159.93 |
| Q1 2017 | -927,913 | Reduce 32.91% | 1.89 M | $167.69 |
| Q4 2016 | +733,500 | Add 35.16% | 2.82 M | $160.11 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.75 M | Add 517.77% | 2.09 M | $152.51 |
| Q2 2016 | -772,513 | Reduce 69.58% | 337,700 | $157.04 |
| Q1 2016 | +514,213 | Add 86.28% | 1.11 M | $157.58 |
| Q4 2015 | -53,400 | Reduce 8.22% | 596,000 | $161.50 |
| Q3 2015 | -511,539 | Reduce 44.06% | 649,400 | $144.57 |
| Q2 2015 | -34,061 | Reduce 2.85% | 1.16 M | $135.06 |
| Q1 2015 | -760,213 | Reduce 38.88% | 1.2 M | $151.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +400,300 | Add 25.74% | 1.96 M | $141.75 |
| Q3 2014 | +504,013 | Add 47.96% | 1.55 M | $125.32 |
| Q2 2014 | -196,900 | Reduce 15.78% | 1.05 M | $115.16 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.61 M | Reduce 56.33% | 1.25 M | $111.68 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.36 M | Add 90.28% | 2.86 M | $119.02 |
| Q3 2013 | +959,213 | Add 176.81% | 1.5 M | $115.17 |
| Q2 2013 | +542,500 | Add 0.00% | 542,500 | $110.57 |
Renaissance Technologies's Costco Wholesale Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) in Q2 2013, acquiring 542,500 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 Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for 48 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was in Q3 2016, adding 2,086,213 shares worth $318.17 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 693,002 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), valued at approximately $597.6 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) represents approximately 0.93% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was 2,857,513 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013.