Renaissance Technologies's MO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.8M shares of Altria Group, Inc. (MO) worth $121.76 M, representing 0.16% 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 MO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 5.5M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 6.3M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Altria Group (MO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Altria Group (MO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.67 M | Add 0.00% | 1.67 M | $34.99 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.83 M | Add 109.73% | 3.5 M | $34.35 |
| Q4 2013 | -3.5 M | Sold Out | 3.5 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +14,700 | New Buy | 14,700 | $37.41 |
| Q2 2014 | +853,400 | Add 5805.44% | 868,100 | $41.94 |
| Q3 2014 | -297,200 | Reduce 34.24% | 570,900 | $45.94 |
| Q4 2014 | -561,900 | Reduce 98.42% | 9,000 | $49.22 |
| Q1 2015 | +2.14 M | Add 23751.11% | 2.15 M | $50.02 |
| Q2 2015 | -685,000 | Reduce 31.91% | 1.46 M | $48.91 |
| Q3 2015 | -609,100 | Reduce 41.67% | 852,500 | $54.40 |
| Q4 2015 | -435,100 | Reduce 51.04% | 417,400 | $58.21 |
| Q1 2016 | +356,018 | Add 85.29% | 773,418 | $62.66 |
| Q2 2016 | -12,600 | Reduce 1.63% | 760,818 | $68.96 |
| Q3 2016 | +2.12 M | Add 278.91% | 2.88 M | $63.23 |
| Q4 2016 | -689,000 | Reduce 23.90% | 2.19 M | $67.62 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.51 M | Add 68.94% | 3.71 M | $71.42 |
| Q2 2017 | -837,200 | Reduce 22.59% | 2.87 M | $74.47 |
| Q3 2017 | -521,400 | Reduce 18.17% | 2.35 M | $63.42 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.35 M | Sold Out | 2.35 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +354,700 | New Buy | 354,700 | $56.79 |
| Q3 2018 | +375,945 | Add 105.99% | 730,645 | $60.31 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.6 M | Add 219.55% | 2.33 M | $49.39 |
| Q1 2019 | -2.33 M | Sold Out | 2.33 M | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +733,000 | New Buy | 733,000 | $47.35 |
| Q3 2019 | +5.55 M | Add 756.60% | 6.28 M | $40.90 |
| Q4 2019 | -6.1 M | Reduce 97.19% | 176,300 | $49.91 |
| Q1 2020 | +3.02 M | Add 1714.26% | 3.2 M | $38.67 |
| Q2 2020 | +4.4 M | Add 137.48% | 7.6 M | $39.25 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.53 M | Add 20.17% | 9.13 M | $38.64 |
| Q4 2020 | +87,976 | Add 0.96% | 9.22 M | $41.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -6.27 M | Reduce 68.04% | 2.95 M | $51.16 |
| Q2 2021 | -61,200 | Reduce 2.08% | 2.88 M | $47.68 |
| Q3 2021 | -101,300 | Reduce 3.51% | 2.78 M | $45.52 |
| Q4 2021 | -483,939 | Reduce 17.39% | 2.3 M | $47.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.47 M | Add 64.07% | 3.77 M | $52.25 |
| Q2 2022 | +5 M | Add 132.68% | 8.78 M | $41.77 |
| Q3 2022 | -4.96 M | Reduce 56.56% | 3.81 M | $40.38 |
| Q4 2022 | -947,811 | Reduce 24.87% | 2.86 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -76,200 | Reduce 2.66% | 2.79 M | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +373,400 | Add 13.39% | 3.16 M | $0.05 |
| Q3 2023 | -187,063 | Reduce 5.92% | 2.97 M | $42.05 |
| Q4 2023 | -2.48 M | Reduce 83.35% | 495,139 | $40.34 |
| Q1 2024 | -423,339 | Reduce 85.50% | 71,800 | $43.62 |
| Q2 2024 | +278,500 | Add 387.88% | 350,300 | $45.55 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.79 M | Add 510.47% | 2.14 M | $51.04 |
| Q4 2024 | +792,523 | Add 37.06% | 2.93 M | $52.29 |
| Q1 2025 | -1.96 M | Reduce 66.76% | 974,215 | $60.02 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.17 M | Add 120.36% | 2.15 M | $58.63 |
| Q3 2025 | -303,581 | Reduce 14.14% | 1.84 M | $66.06 |
Renaissance Technologies's Altria Group Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Altria Group, Inc. (MO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,668,000 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 Altria Group, Inc. (MO) 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 Altria Group, Inc. (MO) was in Q3 2019, adding 6,278,900 shares worth $256.81 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 1,843,234 shares of Altria Group, Inc. (MO), valued at approximately $121.76 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Altria Group, Inc. (MO) represents approximately 0.16% 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 Altria Group, Inc. (MO) was 9,215,736 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.