Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s MSM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 52,900 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) worth $6.29 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 392,800 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 413,900 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +52,900 | New Buy | 52,900 | $118.95 |
| Q1 2026 | -62,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | -113,200 | Reduce 64.61% | 62,000 | $84.10 |
| Q3 2025 | -62,400 | Reduce 26.26% | 175,200 | $92.14 |
| Q2 2025 | -134,940 | Reduce 36.22% | 237,600 | $85.02 |
| Q1 2025 | -86,560 | Reduce 18.85% | 372,540 | $77.67 |
| Q4 2024 | +54,600 | Add 13.50% | 459,100 | $74.69 |
| Q3 2024 | +261,100 | Add 182.08% | 404,500 | $86.06 |
| Q2 2024 | +135,500 | Add 1715.19% | 143,400 | $79.31 |
| Q1 2024 | -95,100 | Reduce 92.33% | 7,900 | $97.09 |
| Q4 2023 | -13,100 | Reduce 11.28% | 103,000 | $101.26 |
| Q3 2023 | -92,854 | Reduce 44.44% | 116,100 | $98.15 |
| Q2 2023 | +35,954 | Add 20.78% | 208,954 | $0.10 |
| Q1 2023 | -62,400 | Reduce 26.51% | 173,000 | $0.08 |
| Q4 2022 | +187,800 | Add 394.54% | 235,400 | $0.08 |
| Q3 2022 | +3,600 | Add 8.18% | 47,600 | $72.82 |
| Q2 2022 | +25,000 | Add 131.58% | 44,000 | $75.11 |
| Q1 2022 | -97,300 | Reduce 83.66% | 19,000 | $85.21 |
| Q4 2021 | +116,300 | New Buy | 116,300 | $84.06 |
| Q4 2020 | -105,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +69,000 | Add 191.67% | 105,000 | $63.28 |
| Q2 2020 | +28,100 | Add 355.70% | 36,000 | $72.81 |
| Q1 2020 | -361,200 | Reduce 97.86% | 7,900 | $54.94 |
| Q4 2019 | +213,100 | Add 136.60% | 369,100 | $78.47 |
| Q3 2019 | -15,700 | Reduce 9.14% | 156,000 | $72.53 |
| Q2 2019 | +113,000 | Add 192.50% | 171,700 | $74.26 |
| Q1 2019 | -281,100 | Reduce 82.73% | 58,700 | $82.71 |
| Q4 2018 | +125,400 | Add 58.49% | 339,800 | $76.92 |
| Q3 2018 | +165,400 | Add 337.55% | 214,400 | $88.11 |
| Q2 2018 | -22,900 | Reduce 31.85% | 49,000 | $84.86 |
| Q1 2018 | -65,800 | Reduce 47.79% | 71,900 | $91.71 |
| Q4 2017 | -413,900 | Reduce 75.04% | 137,700 | $96.66 |
| Q3 2017 | +243,500 | Add 79.03% | 551,600 | $75.57 |
| Q2 2017 | -238,900 | Reduce 43.67% | 308,100 | $85.96 |
| Q1 2017 | -137,400 | Reduce 20.08% | 547,000 | $102.76 |
| Q4 2016 | -188,600 | Reduce 21.60% | 684,400 | $92.39 |
| Q3 2016 | +376,500 | Add 75.83% | 873,000 | $73.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +166,900 | Add 50.64% | 496,500 | $70.56 |
| Q1 2016 | -31,300 | Reduce 8.67% | 329,600 | $76.31 |
| Q4 2015 | +303,700 | Add 530.94% | 360,900 | $56.27 |
| Q3 2015 | +57,200 | New Buy | 57,200 | $61.03 |
| Q2 2015 | -207,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -185,700 | Reduce 47.28% | 207,100 | $72.20 |
| Q4 2014 | +392,800 | New Buy | 392,800 | $81.25 |
| Q1 2014 | -17,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | -77,900 | Reduce 81.66% | 17,500 | $80.86 |
| Q3 2013 | +95,400 | New Buy | 95,400 | $81.35 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s MSC Industrial Direct Co Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) in Q3 2013, acquiring 95,400 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 MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) for 47 quarters since Q3 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was in Q4 2014, adding 392,800 shares worth $31.92 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 52,900 shares of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), valued at approximately $6.29 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) was 873,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.