Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s NX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 770,756 shares of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) worth $13.85 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, 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 NX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2019, adding 407,407 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 254,234 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +8,848 | Add 1.16% | 770,756 | $17.97 |
| Q4 2025 | +28,017 | Add 3.82% | 761,908 | $15.38 |
| Q3 2025 | -126,916 | Reduce 14.74% | 733,891 | $14.22 |
| Q2 2025 | -116,300 | Reduce 11.90% | 860,807 | $18.90 |
| Q1 2025 | -254,234 | Reduce 20.65% | 977,107 | $18.59 |
| Q4 2024 | -25,466 | Reduce 2.03% | 1.23 M | $24.24 |
| Q3 2024 | +97,400 | Add 8.40% | 1.26 M | $27.75 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,400 | Add 0.29% | 1.16 M | $27.65 |
| Q1 2024 | -2,100 | Reduce 0.18% | 1.16 M | $38.43 |
| Q4 2023 | +12,900 | Add 1.13% | 1.16 M | $30.57 |
| Q3 2023 | -2,800 | Reduce 0.24% | 1.15 M | $28.17 |
| Q2 2023 | -7,000 | Reduce 0.61% | 1.15 M | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | +9,700 | Add 0.85% | 1.16 M | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | -140,300 | Reduce 10.91% | 1.15 M | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -79,400 | Reduce 5.82% | 1.29 M | $18.16 |
| Q2 2022 | +54,600 | Add 4.17% | 1.37 M | $22.75 |
| Q1 2022 | -68,174 | Reduce 4.95% | 1.31 M | $20.99 |
| Q4 2021 | -83,326 | Reduce 5.70% | 1.38 M | $24.78 |
| Q3 2021 | -74,300 | Reduce 4.84% | 1.46 M | $21.41 |
| Q2 2021 | -164,553 | Reduce 9.68% | 1.54 M | $24.84 |
| Q1 2021 | -53,247 | Reduce 3.04% | 1.7 M | $26.23 |
| Q4 2020 | -20,800 | Reduce 1.17% | 1.75 M | $22.17 |
| Q3 2020 | -99,700 | Reduce 5.32% | 1.77 M | $18.44 |
| Q2 2020 | +34,509 | Add 1.88% | 1.87 M | $13.88 |
| Q1 2020 | +379,791 | Add 26.01% | 1.84 M | $10.08 |
| Q4 2019 | +407,407 | Add 38.70% | 1.46 M | $17.08 |
| Q3 2019 | +184,600 | Add 21.26% | 1.05 M | $18.08 |
| Q2 2019 | +75,600 | Add 9.54% | 868,200 | $18.89 |
| Q1 2019 | +128,600 | Add 19.37% | 792,600 | $15.89 |
| Q4 2018 | -83,500 | Reduce 11.17% | 664,000 | $13.59 |
| Q3 2018 | -139,500 | Reduce 15.73% | 747,500 | $18.20 |
| Q2 2018 | -199,700 | Reduce 18.38% | 887,000 | $17.95 |
| Q1 2018 | -117,000 | Reduce 9.72% | 1.09 M | $17.40 |
| Q4 2017 | +285,800 | Add 31.14% | 1.2 M | $23.40 |
| Q3 2017 | -22,600 | Reduce 2.40% | 917,900 | $22.95 |
| Q2 2017 | -175,302 | Reduce 15.71% | 940,500 | $21.15 |
| Q1 2017 | +14,602 | Add 1.33% | 1.12 M | $20.25 |
| Q4 2016 | -77,900 | Reduce 6.61% | 1.1 M | $20.30 |
| Q3 2016 | -138,500 | Reduce 10.51% | 1.18 M | $17.26 |
| Q2 2016 | +44,600 | Add 3.50% | 1.32 M | $18.59 |
| Q1 2016 | +291,300 | Add 29.67% | 1.27 M | $17.36 |
| Q4 2015 | +98,900 | Add 11.20% | 981,700 | $20.85 |
| Q3 2015 | +260,500 | Add 41.86% | 882,800 | $18.17 |
| Q2 2015 | +190,900 | Add 44.25% | 622,300 | $21.43 |
| Q1 2015 | +1,700 | Add 0.40% | 431,400 | $19.74 |
| Q4 2014 | +248,885 | Add 137.65% | 429,700 | $18.78 |
| Q3 2014 | -71,085 | Reduce 28.22% | 180,815 | $18.09 |
| Q2 2014 | -73,799 | Reduce 22.66% | 251,900 | $17.87 |
| Q1 2014 | +131,644 | Add 67.84% | 325,699 | $20.68 |
| Q4 2013 | +194,055 | New Buy | 194,055 | $19.92 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Quanex Building Products Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) in Q4 2013, acquiring 194,055 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 Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) for 50 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) was in Q4 2019, adding 1,460,207 shares worth $24.94 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 770,756 shares of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX), valued at approximately $13.85 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) was 1,874,507 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020.