Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PYPL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 193,200 shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) worth $8.74 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 26 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in PYPL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2022, adding 4.49 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2023, reducing 3.59 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +193,200 | New Buy | 193,200 | $45.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -473,930 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +473,930 | New Buy | 473,930 | $65.25 |
| Q3 2024 | -2.27 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -17,522 | Reduce 0.77% | 2.27 M | $58.03 |
| Q1 2024 | +2.16 M | Add 1739.53% | 2.28 M | $66.99 |
| Q4 2023 | +124,200 | New Buy | 124,200 | $61.41 |
| Q2 2023 | -3.59 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -895,752 | Reduce 19.95% | 3.59 M | $0.08 |
| Q4 2022 | +4.49 M | New Buy | 4.49 M | $0.07 |
| Q4 2021 | -464,075 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +464,075 | New Buy | 464,075 | $260.21 |
| Q4 2020 | -174,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +174,000 | New Buy | 174,000 | $197.03 |
| Q1 2020 | -380,871 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -260,929 | Reduce 40.66% | 380,871 | $108.17 |
| Q3 2019 | +641,800 | New Buy | 641,800 | $103.59 |
| Q3 2017 | -61,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +61,600 | New Buy | 61,600 | $53.67 |
| Q1 2017 | -3.38 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +3.38 M | New Buy | 3.38 M | $39.47 |
| Q3 2016 | -3.36 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +3 M | Add 818.99% | 3.36 M | $36.51 |
| Q1 2016 | +234,000 | Add 177.41% | 365,900 | $38.60 |
| Q4 2015 | -83,100 | Reduce 38.65% | 131,900 | $36.20 |
| Q3 2015 | +215,000 | New Buy | 215,000 | $31.04 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PayPal Holdings Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) in Q3 2015, acquiring 215,000 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 (RenTech) has held PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) for 26 quarters since Q3 2015.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) was in Q4 2022, adding 4,489,078 shares worth $319,712.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 193,200 shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), valued at approximately $8.74 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) was 4,489,078 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.