Renaissance Technologies's NOW Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.33 M shares of ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) worth $204.05 M, representing 0.32% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in NOW, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 4.75 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 4.48 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's ServiceNow (NOW) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly ServiceNow (NOW) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2013 | +208,000 | New Buy | 208,000 | $11.20 |
| Q1 2014 | +1.12 M | Add 540.38% | 1.33 M | $11.98 |
| Q2 2014 | -1.33 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.07 M | New Buy | 1.07 M | $13.57 |
| Q1 2015 | +117,500 | Add 11.01% | 1.18 M | $15.76 |
| Q2 2015 | -1.18 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +597,500 | New Buy | 597,500 | $13.28 |
| Q3 2016 | -597,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +616,000 | New Buy | 616,000 | $14.87 |
| Q1 2017 | +4.75 M | Add 770.62% | 5.36 M | $17.49 |
| Q2 2017 | +3.18 M | Add 59.25% | 8.54 M | $21.20 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.27 M | Add 14.88% | 9.81 M | $23.51 |
| Q4 2017 | -2.99 M | Reduce 30.50% | 6.82 M | $26.08 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.67 M | Add 68.44% | 11.49 M | $33.09 |
| Q2 2018 | -4.48 M | Reduce 39.00% | 7.01 M | $34.49 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.91 M | Reduce 41.49% | 4.1 M | $39.13 |
| Q4 2018 | -3.72 M | Reduce 90.83% | 376,000 | $35.61 |
| Q1 2019 | -376,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.27 M | New Buy | 1.27 M | $54.91 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.27 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +909,000 | New Buy | 909,000 | $57.32 |
| Q2 2020 | +947,500 | Add 104.24% | 1.86 M | $81.01 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.86 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +551,500 | New Buy | 551,500 | $100.02 |
| Q2 2021 | -551,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | +205,500 | New Buy | 205,500 | $141.30 |
| Q1 2024 | +60,000 | Add 29.20% | 265,500 | $152.48 |
| Q2 2024 | -265,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.36 M | New Buy | 1.36 M | $159.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.36 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +1.33 M | New Buy | 1.33 M | $153.19 |
Renaissance Technologies's ServiceNow Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) in Q4 2013, acquiring 208,000 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 ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) for 31 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) was in Q1 2017, adding 5,363,000 shares worth $93.82 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,331,977 shares of ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), valued at approximately $204.05 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) represents approximately 0.32% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) was 11,486,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.