Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s DNOW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 4.46 M shares of DNOW Inc. (DNOW) worth $53.1 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in DNOW, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2020, adding 1.85 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2026, reducing 936,300 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s DNOW (DNOW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly DNOW (DNOW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -936,300 | Reduce 17.36% | 4.46 M | $11.91 |
| Q4 2025 | +1.61 M | Add 42.37% | 5.39 M | $13.25 |
| Q3 2025 | +93,200 | Add 2.52% | 3.79 M | $15.25 |
| Q2 2025 | +332,000 | Add 9.87% | 3.7 M | $14.83 |
| Q1 2025 | +79,553 | Add 2.42% | 3.36 M | $17.08 |
| Q4 2024 | -216,584 | Reduce 6.19% | 3.28 M | $13.01 |
| Q3 2024 | -319,000 | Reduce 8.35% | 3.5 M | $12.93 |
| Q2 2024 | +59,653 | Add 1.59% | 3.82 M | $13.73 |
| Q1 2024 | -180,600 | Reduce 4.58% | 3.76 M | $15.20 |
| Q4 2023 | -76,600 | Reduce 1.91% | 3.94 M | $11.32 |
| Q3 2023 | -136,700 | Reduce 3.29% | 4.02 M | $11.87 |
| Q2 2023 | -126,587 | Reduce 2.96% | 4.15 M | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | -245,966 | Reduce 5.43% | 4.28 M | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -432,977 | Reduce 8.73% | 4.53 M | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -566,257 | Reduce 10.25% | 4.96 M | $10.05 |
| Q2 2022 | +398,800 | Add 7.78% | 5.53 M | $9.78 |
| Q1 2022 | +105,253 | Add 2.10% | 5.13 M | $11.03 |
| Q4 2021 | -301,053 | Reduce 5.66% | 5.02 M | $8.54 |
| Q3 2021 | -63,589 | Reduce 1.18% | 5.32 M | $7.65 |
| Q2 2021 | -410,358 | Reduce 7.08% | 5.39 M | $9.49 |
| Q1 2021 | -692,900 | Reduce 10.68% | 5.8 M | $10.09 |
| Q4 2020 | +134,796 | Add 2.12% | 6.49 M | $7.18 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.85 M | Add 40.98% | 6.35 M | $4.54 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.36 M | Add 43.12% | 4.51 M | $8.63 |
| Q1 2020 | +827,000 | Add 35.61% | 3.15 M | $5.16 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.09 M | Add 88.64% | 2.32 M | $11.24 |
| Q3 2019 | +664,686 | Add 117.33% | 1.23 M | $11.47 |
| Q2 2019 | -417,700 | Reduce 42.44% | 566,500 | $14.76 |
| Q1 2019 | +126,000 | Add 14.68% | 984,200 | $13.96 |
| Q4 2018 | +364,600 | Add 73.87% | 858,200 | $11.64 |
| Q3 2018 | +82,200 | Add 19.98% | 493,600 | $16.55 |
| Q2 2018 | +341,400 | Add 487.71% | 411,400 | $13.33 |
| Q1 2018 | -100,700 | Reduce 58.99% | 70,000 | $10.21 |
| Q4 2017 | +135,800 | Add 389.11% | 170,700 | $11.03 |
| Q3 2017 | -60,400 | Reduce 63.38% | 34,900 | $13.81 |
| Q2 2017 | -405,200 | Reduce 80.96% | 95,300 | $16.08 |
| Q1 2017 | -345,300 | Reduce 40.83% | 500,500 | $16.96 |
| Q4 2016 | -843,400 | Reduce 49.93% | 845,800 | $20.47 |
| Q3 2016 | +198,900 | Add 13.35% | 1.69 M | $21.43 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.01 M | Add 209.00% | 1.49 M | $18.14 |
| Q1 2016 | +482,300 | New Buy | 482,300 | $17.72 |
| Q4 2015 | -84,690 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +84,690 | New Buy | 84,690 | $14.80 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s DNOW Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased DNOW Inc. (DNOW) in Q3 2015, acquiring 84,690 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 DNOW Inc. (DNOW) for 43 quarters since Q3 2015.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to DNOW Inc. (DNOW) was in Q3 2020, adding 6,354,830 shares worth $28.85 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 4,458,025 shares of DNOW Inc. (DNOW), valued at approximately $53.1 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, DNOW Inc. (DNOW) represents approximately 0.08% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in DNOW Inc. (DNOW) was 6,489,626 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020.