Renaissance Technologies's WM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 151,500 shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM) worth $33.46 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in WM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 1.88 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2018, reducing 1.7 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Waste Management (WM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waste Management (WM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +143,501 | Add 0.00% | 143,500 | $40.33 |
| Q3 2013 | +606,400 | Add 422.58% | 749,900 | $41.24 |
| Q4 2013 | +700 | Add 0.09% | 750,600 | $44.87 |
| Q1 2014 | +939,265 | Add 125.14% | 1.69 M | $42.07 |
| Q2 2014 | +9,335 | Add 0.55% | 1.7 M | $44.73 |
| Q3 2014 | -473,400 | Reduce 27.86% | 1.23 M | $47.53 |
| Q4 2014 | +297,200 | Add 24.25% | 1.52 M | $51.32 |
| Q1 2015 | -792,495 | Reduce 52.04% | 730,505 | $54.23 |
| Q2 2015 | +84,795 | Add 11.61% | 815,300 | $46.35 |
| Q3 2015 | -553,000 | Reduce 67.83% | 262,300 | $49.81 |
| Q4 2015 | +181,800 | Add 69.31% | 444,100 | $53.37 |
| Q1 2016 | +319,400 | Add 71.92% | 763,500 | $59.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +809,400 | Add 106.01% | 1.57 M | $66.27 |
| Q3 2016 | +152,400 | Add 9.69% | 1.73 M | $63.76 |
| Q4 2016 | +252,700 | Add 14.65% | 1.98 M | $70.91 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.88 M | Add 95.01% | 3.86 M | $72.92 |
| Q2 2017 | -81,800 | Reduce 2.12% | 3.78 M | $73.35 |
| Q3 2017 | -478,600 | Reduce 12.68% | 3.3 M | $78.27 |
| Q4 2017 | +511,700 | Add 15.52% | 3.81 M | $86.30 |
| Q1 2018 | +171,400 | Add 4.50% | 3.98 M | $84.12 |
| Q2 2018 | -1.01 M | Reduce 25.48% | 2.97 M | $81.34 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.7 M | Reduce 57.20% | 1.27 M | $90.36 |
| Q4 2018 | -654,300 | Reduce 51.54% | 615,200 | $88.99 |
| Q1 2019 | -615,200 | Sold Out | 615,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +5,000 | New Buy | 5,000 | $115.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -5,000 | Sold Out | 5,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +473,689 | New Buy | 473,689 | $92.56 |
| Q2 2020 | +358,011 | Add 75.58% | 831,700 | $105.91 |
| Q3 2020 | -678,800 | Reduce 81.62% | 152,900 | $113.17 |
| Q4 2020 | -87,200 | Reduce 57.03% | 65,700 | $117.93 |
| Q1 2021 | +117,900 | Add 179.45% | 183,600 | $129.02 |
| Q2 2021 | -169,200 | Reduce 92.16% | 14,400 | $140.14 |
| Q3 2021 | +26,500 | Add 184.03% | 40,900 | $149.36 |
| Q4 2021 | -2,600 | Reduce 6.36% | 38,300 | $166.89 |
| Q1 2022 | +24,100 | Add 62.92% | 62,400 | $158.49 |
| Q2 2022 | -34,200 | Reduce 54.81% | 28,200 | $152.98 |
| Q3 2022 | +217,200 | Add 770.21% | 245,400 | $160.21 |
| Q4 2022 | -229,100 | Reduce 93.36% | 16,300 | $0.16 |
| Q1 2023 | -16,300 | Sold Out | 16,300 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +186,200 | New Buy | 186,200 | $152.44 |
| Q4 2023 | +176,200 | Add 94.63% | 362,400 | $179.10 |
| Q1 2024 | +26,100 | Add 7.20% | 388,500 | $213.15 |
| Q2 2024 | +105,200 | Add 27.08% | 493,700 | $213.34 |
| Q3 2024 | -27,400 | Reduce 5.55% | 466,300 | $207.60 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,500 | Reduce 0.32% | 464,800 | $201.79 |
| Q1 2025 | -175,600 | Reduce 37.78% | 289,200 | $231.51 |
| Q2 2025 | -289,200 | Sold Out | 289,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +151,500 | New Buy | 151,500 | $220.83 |
Renaissance Technologies's Waste Management Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Waste Management, Inc. (WM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 143,500 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 Management, Inc. (WM) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was in Q1 2017, adding 3,857,300 shares worth $281.27 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 151,500 shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM), valued at approximately $33.46 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was 3,980,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.