Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PAYX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 1.09 M shares of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) worth $122.75 M, representing 0.19% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 33 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in PAYX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2017, adding 1.15 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 901,801 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Paychex (PAYX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Paychex (PAYX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +790,000 | Add 259.70% | 1.09 M | $112.18 |
| Q3 2025 | +304,201 | New Buy | 304,201 | $126.76 |
| Q4 2023 | -386,201 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +321,600 | Add 497.83% | 386,201 | $115.33 |
| Q2 2023 | -27,800 | Reduce 30.09% | 64,601 | $0.11 |
| Q1 2023 | +92,401 | New Buy | 92,401 | $0.11 |
| Q4 2022 | -271,601 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +271,601 | New Buy | 271,601 | $112.21 |
| Q1 2022 | -413,201 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +21,600 | Add 5.52% | 413,201 | $136.50 |
| Q3 2021 | +391,601 | New Buy | 391,601 | $112.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -121,701 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -473,900 | Reduce 79.57% | 121,701 | $79.77 |
| Q2 2020 | +386,500 | Add 184.84% | 595,601 | $75.75 |
| Q1 2020 | +209,101 | New Buy | 209,101 | $62.92 |
| Q4 2019 | -605,401 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +605,401 | New Buy | 605,401 | $82.77 |
| Q1 2019 | -578,001 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +484,200 | Add 516.20% | 578,001 | $65.15 |
| Q3 2018 | +93,801 | New Buy | 93,801 | $73.65 |
| Q2 2018 | -34,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -252,700 | Reduce 87.87% | 34,900 | $61.58 |
| Q4 2017 | -901,801 | Reduce 75.82% | 287,600 | $68.08 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.15 M | Add 2772.95% | 1.19 M | $59.96 |
| Q2 2017 | +41,400 | New Buy | 41,400 | $56.93 |
| Q4 2016 | -685,901 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2016 | +685,901 | New Buy | 685,901 | $57.87 |
| Q1 2016 | -55,401 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | -242,200 | Reduce 81.38% | 55,401 | $52.89 |
| Q3 2015 | +297,601 | New Buy | 297,601 | $47.63 |
| Q4 2014 | -243,601 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +145,100 | Add 147.31% | 243,601 | $44.20 |
| Q2 2014 | +98,501 | New Buy | 98,501 | $41.56 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Paychex Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) in Q2 2014, acquiring 98,501 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 Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) for 33 quarters since Q2 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) was in Q3 2017, adding 1,189,401 shares worth $71.32 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 1,094,201 shares of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX), valued at approximately $122.75 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) 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 Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) was 1,189,401 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2017.