Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s ITW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 121,640 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) worth $29.96 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in ITW, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 792,820 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 749,643 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +22,840 | Add 23.12% | 121,640 | $246.30 |
| Q3 2025 | +98,800 | New Buy | 98,800 | $260.76 |
| Q1 2025 | -15,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | -171,800 | Reduce 91.72% | 15,500 | $253.56 |
| Q3 2024 | -70,700 | Reduce 27.40% | 187,300 | $262.07 |
| Q2 2024 | +110,673 | Add 75.12% | 258,000 | $236.96 |
| Q1 2024 | +147,327 | New Buy | 147,327 | $268.33 |
| Q4 2023 | -19,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +19,200 | New Buy | 19,200 | $230.31 |
| Q1 2023 | -157,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +157,900 | New Buy | 157,900 | $0.22 |
| Q3 2022 | -314,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | -122,200 | Reduce 27.98% | 314,600 | $182.25 |
| Q1 2022 | +436,800 | New Buy | 436,800 | $209.40 |
| Q4 2021 | -57,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -154,700 | Reduce 72.77% | 57,900 | $206.63 |
| Q2 2021 | +27,700 | Add 14.98% | 212,600 | $223.56 |
| Q1 2021 | -87,000 | Reduce 32.00% | 184,900 | $221.52 |
| Q4 2020 | +223,700 | Add 464.11% | 271,900 | $203.88 |
| Q3 2020 | -59,499 | Reduce 55.25% | 48,200 | $193.22 |
| Q2 2020 | -104,801 | Reduce 49.32% | 107,699 | $174.85 |
| Q1 2020 | +212,500 | New Buy | 212,500 | $142.12 |
| Q4 2018 | -678,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -114,120 | Reduce 14.39% | 678,700 | $141.12 |
| Q2 2018 | +792,820 | New Buy | 792,820 | $138.54 |
| Q2 2016 | -537,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +537,000 | New Buy | 537,000 | $102.44 |
| Q4 2015 | -229,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -262,700 | Reduce 53.39% | 229,300 | $82.31 |
| Q2 2015 | +492,000 | New Buy | 492,000 | $91.79 |
| Q2 2014 | -749,643 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +749,643 | New Buy | 749,643 | $81.33 |
| Q3 2013 | -432,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +432,600 | Add 0.00% | 432,600 | $69.17 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Illinois Tool Works Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) in Q2 2013, acquiring 432,600 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 Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) for 34 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was in Q2 2018, adding 792,820 shares worth $109.84 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 121,640 shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), valued at approximately $29.96 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) was 792,820 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.