Renaissance Technologies's COST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 13,024 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) worth $12.06 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +542,501 | Add 0.00% | 542,500 | $110.57 |
| Q3 2013 | +959,213 | Add 176.81% | 1.5 M | $115.17 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.36 M | Add 90.28% | 2.86 M | $119.02 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.61 M | Reduce 56.33% | 1.25 M | $111.68 |
| Q2 2014 | -196,900 | Reduce 15.78% | 1.05 M | $115.16 |
| Q3 2014 | +504,013 | Add 47.96% | 1.55 M | $125.32 |
| Q4 2014 | +400,300 | Add 25.74% | 1.96 M | $141.75 |
| Q1 2015 | -760,213 | Reduce 38.88% | 1.2 M | $151.50 |
| Q2 2015 | -34,061 | Reduce 2.85% | 1.16 M | $135.06 |
| Q3 2015 | -511,539 | Reduce 44.06% | 649,400 | $144.57 |
| Q4 2015 | -53,400 | Reduce 8.22% | 596,000 | $161.50 |
| Q1 2016 | +514,213 | Add 86.28% | 1.11 M | $157.58 |
| Q2 2016 | -772,513 | Reduce 69.58% | 337,700 | $157.04 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.75 M | Add 517.77% | 2.09 M | $152.51 |
| Q4 2016 | +733,500 | Add 35.16% | 2.82 M | $160.11 |
| Q1 2017 | -927,913 | Reduce 32.91% | 1.89 M | $167.69 |
| Q2 2017 | -297,300 | Reduce 15.72% | 1.59 M | $159.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -383,787 | Reduce 24.07% | 1.21 M | $164.29 |
| Q4 2017 | +890,200 | Add 73.53% | 2.1 M | $186.12 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.12 M | Reduce 53.41% | 978,900 | $188.43 |
| Q2 2018 | -959,600 | Reduce 98.03% | 19,300 | $208.96 |
| Q3 2018 | +159,713 | Add 827.53% | 179,013 | $234.88 |
| Q4 2018 | +543,172 | Add 303.43% | 722,185 | $203.71 |
| Q1 2019 | +431,987 | Add 59.82% | 1.15 M | $242.14 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.15 M | Sold Out | 1.15 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +462,913 | New Buy | 462,913 | $288.11 |
| Q4 2019 | -176,900 | Reduce 38.21% | 286,013 | $293.92 |
| Q1 2020 | +989,205 | Add 345.86% | 1.28 M | $285.13 |
| Q2 2020 | -224,772 | Reduce 17.63% | 1.05 M | $303.21 |
| Q3 2020 | -890,079 | Reduce 84.73% | 160,367 | $355.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -160,367 | Sold Out | 160,367 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +51,500 | New Buy | 51,500 | $352.49 |
| Q2 2021 | +2,000 | Add 3.88% | 53,500 | $395.66 |
| Q3 2021 | +43,100 | Add 80.56% | 96,600 | $449.35 |
| Q4 2021 | +74,800 | Add 77.43% | 171,400 | $567.70 |
| Q1 2022 | +8,100 | Add 4.73% | 179,500 | $575.85 |
| Q2 2022 | +91,400 | Add 50.92% | 270,900 | $479.28 |
| Q3 2022 | +452,691 | Add 167.11% | 723,591 | $472.27 |
| Q4 2022 | -584,608 | Reduce 80.79% | 138,983 | $0.46 |
| Q1 2023 | +93,809 | Add 67.50% | 232,792 | $0.50 |
| Q2 2023 | -232,792 | Sold Out | 232,792 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,943 | New Buy | 4,943 | $850.07 |
| Q3 2024 | +26,108 | Add 528.18% | 31,051 | $886.55 |
| Q4 2024 | -31,051 | Sold Out | 31,051 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +121,199 | New Buy | 121,199 | $945.78 |
| Q2 2025 | -121,199 | Sold Out | 121,199 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +13,024 | New Buy | 13,024 | $925.72 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was in Q3 2016, adding 2,086,213 shares worth $318.17 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 13,024 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), valued at approximately $12.06 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was 2,857,513 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.