Renaissance Technologies's WCN Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 37,861 shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) worth $6.66 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in WCN, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 794,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2016, reducing 957,750 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Waste Connections (WCN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waste Connections (WCN) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2016 | +1.87 M | New Buy | 1.87 M | $48.03 |
| Q3 2016 | -957,750 | Reduce 51.26% | 910,790 | $49.80 |
| Q4 2016 | -508,180 | Reduce 55.80% | 402,610 | $52.32 |
| Q1 2017 | +790,050 | Add 196.23% | 1.19 M | $58.83 |
| Q2 2017 | +208,551 | Add 17.49% | 1.4 M | $64.42 |
| Q3 2017 | +591,000 | Add 42.18% | 1.99 M | $69.96 |
| Q4 2017 | +794,700 | Add 39.89% | 2.79 M | $70.95 |
| Q1 2018 | +65,600 | Add 2.35% | 2.85 M | $71.74 |
| Q2 2018 | +124,200 | Add 4.35% | 2.98 M | $75.28 |
| Q3 2018 | -201,061 | Reduce 6.75% | 2.78 M | $79.77 |
| Q4 2018 | -147,400 | Reduce 5.31% | 2.63 M | $74.25 |
| Q1 2019 | -298,675 | Reduce 11.36% | 2.33 M | $88.59 |
| Q2 2019 | -721,500 | Reduce 30.97% | 1.61 M | $95.58 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,100 | Add 0.07% | 1.61 M | $92.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +475,761 | Add 29.57% | 2.08 M | $90.79 |
| Q1 2020 | -69,100 | Reduce 3.31% | 2.02 M | $77.50 |
| Q2 2020 | -140,800 | Reduce 6.98% | 1.88 M | $93.79 |
| Q3 2020 | -435,900 | Reduce 23.25% | 1.44 M | $103.80 |
| Q4 2020 | -144,992 | Reduce 10.07% | 1.29 M | $102.52 |
| Q1 2021 | -293,650 | Reduce 22.69% | 1 M | $107.98 |
| Q2 2021 | -174,700 | Reduce 17.46% | 825,794 | $119.41 |
| Q3 2021 | -316,900 | Reduce 38.38% | 508,894 | $125.96 |
| Q4 2021 | +447,700 | Add 87.98% | 956,594 | $136.28 |
| Q1 2022 | -615,761 | Reduce 64.37% | 340,833 | $139.70 |
| Q2 2022 | +250,361 | Add 73.46% | 591,194 | $123.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -98,150 | Reduce 16.60% | 493,044 | $135.13 |
| Q4 2022 | +142,600 | Add 28.92% | 635,644 | $0.13 |
| Q1 2023 | +14,600 | Add 2.30% | 650,244 | $0.14 |
| Q2 2023 | -223,800 | Reduce 34.42% | 426,444 | $0.14 |
| Q3 2023 | -18,755 | Reduce 4.40% | 407,689 | $134.30 |
| Q4 2023 | -21,500 | Reduce 5.27% | 386,189 | $149.27 |
| Q1 2024 | -187,938 | Reduce 48.66% | 198,251 | $172.01 |
| Q2 2024 | -118,990 | Reduce 60.02% | 79,261 | $175.36 |
| Q3 2024 | +112,700 | Add 142.19% | 191,961 | $178.82 |
| Q4 2024 | -180,900 | Reduce 94.24% | 11,061 | $171.58 |
| Q1 2025 | -5,300 | Reduce 47.92% | 5,761 | $195.19 |
| Q2 2025 | -5,761 | Sold Out | 5,761 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +37,861 | New Buy | 37,861 | $175.80 |
Renaissance Technologies's Waste Connections Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) in Q2 2016, acquiring 1,868,540 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 Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) for 38 quarters since Q2 2016.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) was in Q2 2016, adding 1,868,540 shares worth $89.75 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 37,861 shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN), valued at approximately $6.66 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) was 2,976,711 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.