Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s MO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 2.12 M shares of Altria Group, Inc. (MO) worth $122.24 M, representing 0.19% 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 (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in MO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 5.55 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 6.27 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Altria Group (MO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Altria Group (MO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +276,766 | Add 15.02% | 2.12 M | $57.66 |
| Q3 2025 | -303,581 | Reduce 14.14% | 1.84 M | $66.06 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.17 M | Add 120.36% | 2.15 M | $58.63 |
| Q1 2025 | -1.96 M | Reduce 66.76% | 974,215 | $60.02 |
| Q4 2024 | +792,523 | Add 37.06% | 2.93 M | $52.29 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.79 M | Add 510.47% | 2.14 M | $51.04 |
| Q2 2024 | +278,500 | Add 387.88% | 350,300 | $45.55 |
| Q1 2024 | -423,339 | Reduce 85.50% | 71,800 | $43.62 |
| Q4 2023 | -2.48 M | Reduce 83.35% | 495,139 | $40.34 |
| Q3 2023 | -187,063 | Reduce 5.92% | 2.97 M | $42.05 |
| Q2 2023 | +373,400 | Add 13.39% | 3.16 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -76,200 | Reduce 2.66% | 2.79 M | $0.04 |
| Q4 2022 | -947,811 | Reduce 24.87% | 2.86 M | $0.05 |
| Q3 2022 | -4.96 M | Reduce 56.56% | 3.81 M | $40.38 |
| Q2 2022 | +5 M | Add 132.68% | 8.78 M | $41.77 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.47 M | Add 64.07% | 3.77 M | $52.25 |
| Q4 2021 | -483,939 | Reduce 17.39% | 2.3 M | $47.39 |
| Q3 2021 | -101,300 | Reduce 3.51% | 2.78 M | $45.52 |
| Q2 2021 | -61,200 | Reduce 2.08% | 2.88 M | $47.68 |
| Q1 2021 | -6.27 M | Reduce 68.04% | 2.95 M | $51.16 |
| Q4 2020 | +87,976 | Add 0.96% | 9.22 M | $41.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.53 M | Add 20.17% | 9.13 M | $38.64 |
| Q2 2020 | +4.4 M | Add 137.48% | 7.6 M | $39.25 |
| Q1 2020 | +3.02 M | Add 1714.26% | 3.2 M | $38.67 |
| Q4 2019 | -6.1 M | Reduce 97.19% | 176,300 | $49.91 |
| Q3 2019 | +5.55 M | Add 756.60% | 6.28 M | $40.90 |
| Q2 2019 | +733,000 | New Buy | 733,000 | $47.35 |
| Q1 2019 | -2.33 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.6 M | Add 219.55% | 2.33 M | $49.39 |
| Q3 2018 | +375,945 | Add 105.99% | 730,645 | $60.31 |
| Q2 2018 | +354,700 | New Buy | 354,700 | $56.79 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.35 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | -521,400 | Reduce 18.17% | 2.35 M | $63.42 |
| Q2 2017 | -837,200 | Reduce 22.59% | 2.87 M | $74.47 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.51 M | Add 68.94% | 3.71 M | $71.42 |
| Q4 2016 | -689,000 | Reduce 23.90% | 2.19 M | $67.62 |
| Q3 2016 | +2.12 M | Add 278.91% | 2.88 M | $63.23 |
| Q2 2016 | -12,600 | Reduce 1.63% | 760,818 | $68.96 |
| Q1 2016 | +356,018 | Add 85.29% | 773,418 | $62.66 |
| Q4 2015 | -435,100 | Reduce 51.04% | 417,400 | $58.21 |
| Q3 2015 | -609,100 | Reduce 41.67% | 852,500 | $54.40 |
| Q2 2015 | -685,000 | Reduce 31.91% | 1.46 M | $48.91 |
| Q1 2015 | +2.14 M | Add 23751.11% | 2.15 M | $50.02 |
| Q4 2014 | -561,900 | Reduce 98.42% | 9,000 | $49.22 |
| Q3 2014 | -297,200 | Reduce 34.24% | 570,900 | $45.94 |
| Q2 2014 | +853,400 | Add 5805.44% | 868,100 | $41.94 |
| Q1 2014 | +14,700 | New Buy | 14,700 | $37.41 |
| Q4 2013 | -3.5 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.83 M | Add 109.73% | 3.5 M | $34.35 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.67 M | Add 0.00% | 1.67 M | $34.99 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Altria Group Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) 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 (RenTech) has held Altria Group, Inc. (MO) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Altria Group, Inc. (MO) was in Q3 2019, adding 6,278,900 shares worth $256.81 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 2,120,000 shares of Altria Group, Inc. (MO), valued at approximately $122.24 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Altria Group, Inc. (MO) represents approximately 0.19% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Altria Group, Inc. (MO) was 9,215,736 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020.