Renaissance Technologies's VZ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.69 M shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $68.8 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in VZ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 4.76 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 10.54 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Verizon Communications (VZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Verizon Communications (VZ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +215,204 | Add 14.60% | 1.69 M | $40.73 |
| Q3 2025 | +674,726 | Add 84.41% | 1.47 M | $43.95 |
| Q2 2025 | +799,363 | New Buy | 799,363 | $43.27 |
| Q2 2024 | -1.6 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -2.36 M | Reduce 59.48% | 1.6 M | $41.96 |
| Q4 2023 | -834,522 | Reduce 17.41% | 3.96 M | $37.70 |
| Q3 2023 | +3.71 M | Add 342.64% | 4.79 M | $32.41 |
| Q2 2023 | +921,113 | Add 568.51% | 1.08 M | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -1.59 M | Reduce 90.76% | 162,023 | $0.04 |
| Q4 2022 | -2.67 M | Reduce 60.33% | 1.75 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2022 | +4.36 M | Add 6798.12% | 4.42 M | $37.97 |
| Q2 2022 | -10.54 M | Reduce 99.40% | 64,100 | $50.75 |
| Q1 2022 | +4.76 M | Add 81.33% | 10.6 M | $50.94 |
| Q4 2021 | +4.15 M | Add 244.72% | 5.85 M | $51.96 |
| Q3 2021 | -330,471 | Reduce 16.30% | 1.7 M | $54.01 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.7 M | Add 520.84% | 2.03 M | $56.03 |
| Q1 2021 | +326,493 | New Buy | 326,493 | $58.15 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.13 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -2.16 M | Reduce 40.84% | 3.13 M | $59.49 |
| Q2 2020 | -271,335 | Reduce 4.88% | 5.29 M | $55.13 |
| Q1 2020 | +4.3 M | Add 343.09% | 5.56 M | $53.73 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.59 M | Reduce 55.90% | 1.25 M | $61.40 |
| Q3 2019 | +541,200 | Add 23.50% | 2.84 M | $60.36 |
| Q2 2019 | +2.3 M | New Buy | 2.3 M | $57.13 |
| Q2 2018 | -4.64 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.63 M | Add 37631.21% | 4.64 M | $47.82 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,302 | New Buy | 12,302 | $52.92 |
| Q4 2015 | -59,602 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -2.7 M | Reduce 97.84% | 59,602 | $43.51 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.76 M | New Buy | 2.76 M | $46.61 |
| Q1 2015 | -124,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -594,000 | Reduce 82.68% | 124,400 | $46.78 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.29 M | Reduce 64.21% | 718,400 | $49.99 |
| Q2 2014 | -8.35 M | Reduce 80.62% | 2.01 M | $48.93 |
| Q1 2014 | +4.55 M | Add 78.50% | 10.36 M | $47.57 |
| Q4 2013 | +593,000 | Add 11.38% | 5.8 M | $49.14 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.47 M | Add 39.14% | 5.21 M | $46.68 |
| Q2 2013 | +3.74 M | Add 0.00% | 3.74 M | $50.34 |
Renaissance Technologies's Verizon Communications Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,744,017 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 Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) for 38 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was in Q1 2022, adding 10,604,493 shares worth $540.19 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,689,293 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $68.8 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) represents approximately 0.11% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was 10,604,493 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022.