Renaissance Technologies's WMT Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.2M shares of Walmart Inc. (WMT) worth $127.81 M, representing 0.17% 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 WMT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 9.3M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 16.3M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Walmart (WMT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Walmart (WMT) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +9.52 M | Add 0.00% | 9.52 M | $24.83 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.85 M | Add 19.42% | 11.37 M | $24.65 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.18 M | Reduce 10.35% | 10.19 M | $26.23 |
| Q1 2014 | -9.11 M | Reduce 89.37% | 1.08 M | $25.48 |
| Q2 2014 | +3.22 M | Add 297.35% | 4.31 M | $25.02 |
| Q3 2014 | -924,600 | Reduce 21.47% | 3.38 M | $25.49 |
| Q4 2014 | -3.38 M | Sold Out | 3.38 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +4.88 M | New Buy | 4.88 M | $27.42 |
| Q2 2015 | +3.28 M | Add 67.21% | 8.16 M | $23.64 |
| Q3 2015 | -8.04 M | Reduce 98.52% | 120,900 | $21.61 |
| Q4 2015 | -120,900 | Sold Out | 120,900 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +23,400 | New Buy | 23,400 | $22.82 |
| Q2 2016 | +2.07 M | Add 8837.18% | 2.09 M | $24.34 |
| Q3 2016 | +6.29 M | Add 300.88% | 8.38 M | $24.04 |
| Q4 2016 | +3.49 M | Add 41.67% | 11.88 M | $23.04 |
| Q1 2017 | +3.25 M | Add 27.39% | 15.13 M | $24.03 |
| Q2 2017 | +59,100 | Add 0.39% | 15.19 M | $25.23 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.94 M | Add 19.35% | 18.13 M | $26.05 |
| Q4 2017 | -5.61 M | Reduce 30.96% | 12.52 M | $32.92 |
| Q1 2018 | -11.87 M | Reduce 94.80% | 650,700 | $29.66 |
| Q2 2018 | +9.32 M | Add 1431.81% | 9.97 M | $28.55 |
| Q3 2018 | -9.97 M | Sold Out | 9.97 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +76,200 | New Buy | 76,200 | $31.05 |
| Q1 2019 | +4.84 M | Add 6347.84% | 4.91 M | $32.51 |
| Q2 2019 | +9.05 M | Add 184.15% | 13.96 M | $36.83 |
| Q3 2019 | +7.98 M | Add 57.14% | 21.94 M | $39.56 |
| Q4 2019 | +4.84 M | Add 22.07% | 26.78 M | $39.61 |
| Q1 2020 | +2.63 M | Add 9.81% | 29.41 M | $37.87 |
| Q2 2020 | -6.13 M | Reduce 20.86% | 23.27 M | $39.93 |
| Q3 2020 | -16.27 M | Reduce 69.90% | 7 M | $46.64 |
| Q4 2020 | -6.33 M | Reduce 90.40% | 672,600 | $48.05 |
| Q1 2021 | +396,000 | Add 58.88% | 1.07 M | $45.28 |
| Q2 2021 | +5.47 M | Add 511.90% | 6.54 M | $47.01 |
| Q3 2021 | +2.58 M | Add 39.50% | 9.12 M | $46.46 |
| Q4 2021 | -8.12 M | Reduce 89.05% | 998,856 | $48.23 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.37 M | Add 136.84% | 2.37 M | $49.64 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.3 M | Reduce 54.83% | 1.07 M | $40.53 |
| Q3 2022 | -1.07 M | Sold Out | 1.07 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +3.44 M | New Buy | 3.44 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | +907,749 | Add 26.40% | 4.35 M | $0.05 |
| Q2 2023 | -3.22 M | Reduce 73.98% | 1.13 M | $0.05 |
| Q3 2023 | +301,023 | Add 26.62% | 1.43 M | $53.31 |
| Q4 2023 | -897,600 | Reduce 62.69% | 534,300 | $52.55 |
| Q1 2024 | +3.81 M | Add 713.66% | 4.35 M | $60.17 |
| Q2 2024 | -2.79 M | Reduce 64.09% | 1.56 M | $67.71 |
| Q3 2024 | -577,374 | Reduce 36.99% | 983,726 | $80.75 |
| Q4 2024 | -664,756 | Reduce 67.58% | 318,970 | $90.35 |
| Q1 2025 | +2.62 M | Add 820.53% | 2.94 M | $87.79 |
| Q2 2025 | -2.94 M | Sold Out | 2.94 M | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.24 M | New Buy | 1.24 M | $103.06 |
Renaissance Technologies's Walmart Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Walmart Inc. (WMT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 9,518,400 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 Walmart Inc. (WMT) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Walmart Inc. (WMT) was in Q2 2013, adding 9,518,400 shares worth $236.34 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,240,151 shares of Walmart Inc. (WMT), valued at approximately $127.81 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Walmart Inc. (WMT) represents approximately 0.17% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Walmart Inc. (WMT) was 29,406,642 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.