Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PPL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 1.2 M shares of PPL Corporation (PPL) worth $42.2 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, 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 PPL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 2.89 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 3.14 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PPL Corporation (PPL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly PPL Corporation (PPL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -249,300 | Reduce 17.14% | 1.2 M | $35.02 |
| Q3 2025 | +433,428 | Add 42.46% | 1.45 M | $37.16 |
| Q2 2025 | -231,602 | Reduce 18.49% | 1.02 M | $33.89 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.13 M | Add 920.06% | 1.25 M | $36.11 |
| Q4 2024 | +105,574 | Add 613.80% | 122,774 | $32.46 |
| Q3 2024 | +17,200 | New Buy | 17,200 | $33.08 |
| Q2 2024 | -69,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +69,600 | New Buy | 69,600 | $27.53 |
| Q3 2023 | -661,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -214,400 | Reduce 24.47% | 661,900 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | +135,500 | Add 18.29% | 876,300 | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -1.17 M | Reduce 61.17% | 740,800 | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | +1.02 M | Add 114.13% | 1.91 M | $25.35 |
| Q2 2022 | -480,100 | Reduce 35.02% | 891,000 | $27.13 |
| Q1 2022 | -809,800 | Reduce 37.13% | 1.37 M | $28.56 |
| Q4 2021 | +1.06 M | Add 94.60% | 2.18 M | $30.06 |
| Q3 2021 | -2.03 M | Reduce 64.38% | 1.12 M | $27.88 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.16 M | Add 58.62% | 3.15 M | $27.97 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.98 M | New Buy | 1.98 M | $28.84 |
| Q3 2020 | -580,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -3.14 M | Reduce 84.41% | 580,900 | $25.84 |
| Q1 2020 | -253,390 | Reduce 6.37% | 3.73 M | $24.68 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.76 M | Reduce 30.63% | 3.98 M | $35.88 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.8 M | Add 45.71% | 5.74 M | $31.49 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.2 M | Add 43.89% | 3.94 M | $31.01 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.03 M | Add 59.98% | 2.74 M | $31.74 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.52 M | Add 802.75% | 1.71 M | $28.33 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.31 M | Reduce 87.35% | 189,400 | $29.26 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.32 M | Add 732.41% | 1.5 M | $28.55 |
| Q1 2018 | -2.91 M | Reduce 94.18% | 179,900 | $28.29 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.89 M | Add 1448.22% | 3.09 M | $30.95 |
| Q3 2017 | +132,200 | Add 196.43% | 199,500 | $37.95 |
| Q2 2017 | +67,300 | New Buy | 67,300 | $38.66 |
| Q1 2017 | -398,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -637,100 | Reduce 61.54% | 398,200 | $34.05 |
| Q3 2016 | +766,800 | Add 285.59% | 1.04 M | $34.57 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.08 M | Reduce 80.07% | 268,500 | $37.75 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.27 M | Add 1649.48% | 1.35 M | $38.07 |
| Q4 2015 | +38,900 | Add 102.10% | 77,000 | $34.13 |
| Q3 2015 | +38,100 | New Buy | 38,100 | $32.89 |
| Q2 2015 | -817,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -2.06 M | Reduce 71.58% | 817,200 | $33.66 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.99 M | Add 223.96% | 2.88 M | $36.33 |
| Q3 2014 | +459,700 | Add 107.43% | 887,600 | $32.84 |
| Q2 2014 | -511,266 | Reduce 54.44% | 427,900 | $35.53 |
| Q1 2014 | -303,734 | Reduce 24.44% | 939,166 | $33.14 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.24 M | New Buy | 1.24 M | $30.09 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PPL Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased PPL Corporation (PPL) in Q4 2013, acquiring 1,242,900 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 PPL Corporation (PPL) for 47 quarters since Q4 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to PPL Corporation (PPL) was in Q4 2017, adding 3,088,700 shares worth $95.6 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 1,204,900 shares of PPL Corporation (PPL), valued at approximately $42.2 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, PPL Corporation (PPL) represents approximately 0.07% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in PPL Corporation (PPL) was 5,735,220 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.