Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s FAST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 417,476 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST) worth $16.75 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in FAST, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 4.92 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 6.37 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Fastenal Company (FAST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Fastenal Company (FAST) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +417,476 | New Buy | 417,476 | $40.13 |
| Q1 2025 | -310,576 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | -144,400 | Reduce 31.74% | 310,576 | $35.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -743,600 | Reduce 62.04% | 454,976 | $35.71 |
| Q2 2024 | +1.2 M | New Buy | 1.2 M | $31.42 |
| Q4 2023 | -975,776 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +975,776 | New Buy | 975,776 | $27.32 |
| Q2 2023 | -2.38 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +252,834 | Add 11.91% | 2.38 M | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | +2.12 M | New Buy | 2.12 M | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -263,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,800 | Reduce 1.42% | 263,000 | $24.96 |
| Q1 2022 | +191,800 | Add 255.73% | 266,800 | $29.70 |
| Q4 2021 | +75,000 | New Buy | 75,000 | $32.03 |
| Q4 2020 | -196,376 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +196,376 | New Buy | 196,376 | $22.54 |
| Q1 2020 | -90,776 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -233,600 | Reduce 72.02% | 90,776 | $18.47 |
| Q3 2019 | +235,400 | Add 264.57% | 324,376 | $16.34 |
| Q2 2019 | +88,976 | New Buy | 88,976 | $16.30 |
| Q4 2018 | -927,376 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +927,376 | New Buy | 927,376 | $14.51 |
| Q4 2017 | -3.67 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.24 M | Add 51.29% | 3.67 M | $11.39 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.08 M | Add 79.59% | 2.43 M | $10.88 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.35 M | New Buy | 1.35 M | $12.88 |
| Q4 2016 | -6.37 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +4.42 M | Add 226.73% | 6.37 M | $10.45 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.95 M | New Buy | 1.95 M | $11.10 |
| Q2 2015 | -6.15 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +4.92 M | Add 397.74% | 6.15 M | $10.36 |
| Q4 2014 | +284,000 | Add 29.84% | 1.24 M | $11.89 |
| Q3 2014 | +951,776 | New Buy | 951,776 | $11.23 |
| Q4 2013 | -232,576 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -2.78 M | Reduce 92.28% | 232,576 | $12.57 |
| Q2 2013 | +3.01 M | Add 0.00% | 3.01 M | $11.45 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Fastenal Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Fastenal Company (FAST) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,013,776 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 Fastenal Company (FAST) for 36 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Fastenal Company (FAST) was in Q1 2015, adding 6,150,976 shares worth $63.72 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 417,476 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST), valued at approximately $16.75 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Fastenal Company (FAST) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Fastenal Company (FAST) was 6,366,576 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.