Renaissance Technologies's VZ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.47 M shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $64.79 M, representing 0.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +3.74 M | Add 0.00% | 3.74 M | $50.34 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.47 M | Add 39.14% | 5.21 M | $46.68 |
| Q4 2013 | +593,000 | Add 11.38% | 5.8 M | $49.14 |
| Q1 2014 | +4.55 M | Add 78.50% | 10.36 M | $47.57 |
| Q2 2014 | -8.35 M | Reduce 80.62% | 2.01 M | $48.93 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.29 M | Reduce 64.21% | 718,400 | $49.99 |
| Q4 2014 | -594,000 | Reduce 82.68% | 124,400 | $46.78 |
| Q1 2015 | -124,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +2.76 M | New Buy | 2.76 M | $46.61 |
| Q3 2015 | -2.7 M | Reduce 97.84% | 59,602 | $43.51 |
| Q4 2015 | -59,602 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +12,302 | New Buy | 12,302 | $52.92 |
| Q1 2018 | +4.63 M | Add 37631.21% | 4.64 M | $47.82 |
| Q2 2018 | -4.64 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +2.3 M | New Buy | 2.3 M | $57.13 |
| Q3 2019 | +541,200 | Add 23.50% | 2.84 M | $60.36 |
| Q4 2019 | -1.59 M | Reduce 55.90% | 1.25 M | $61.40 |
| Q1 2020 | +4.3 M | Add 343.09% | 5.56 M | $53.73 |
| Q2 2020 | -271,335 | Reduce 4.88% | 5.29 M | $55.13 |
| Q3 2020 | -2.16 M | Reduce 40.84% | 3.13 M | $59.49 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.13 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +326,493 | New Buy | 326,493 | $58.15 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.7 M | Add 520.84% | 2.03 M | $56.03 |
| Q3 2021 | -330,471 | Reduce 16.30% | 1.7 M | $54.01 |
| Q4 2021 | +4.15 M | Add 244.72% | 5.85 M | $51.96 |
| Q1 2022 | +4.76 M | Add 81.33% | 10.6 M | $50.94 |
| Q2 2022 | -10.54 M | Reduce 99.40% | 64,100 | $50.75 |
| Q3 2022 | +4.36 M | Add 6798.12% | 4.42 M | $37.97 |
| Q4 2022 | -2.67 M | Reduce 60.33% | 1.75 M | $0.04 |
| Q1 2023 | -1.59 M | Reduce 90.76% | 162,023 | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +921,113 | Add 568.51% | 1.08 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +3.71 M | Add 342.64% | 4.79 M | $32.41 |
| Q4 2023 | -834,522 | Reduce 17.41% | 3.96 M | $37.70 |
| Q1 2024 | -2.36 M | Reduce 59.48% | 1.6 M | $41.96 |
| Q2 2024 | -1.6 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +799,363 | New Buy | 799,363 | $43.27 |
| Q3 2025 | +674,726 | Add 84.41% | 1.47 M | $43.95 |
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 37 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 Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,474,089 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $64.79 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) represents approximately 0.09% 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.