Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WPP Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 104,100 shares of WPP plc (WPP) worth $1.62 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in WPP, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 174,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 173,557 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WPP plc (WPP) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly WPP plc (WPP) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +104,100 | New Buy | 104,100 | $15.55 |
| Q4 2025 | -25,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -6,300 | Reduce 19.69% | 25,700 | $25.05 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,900 | Add 18.08% | 32,000 | $35.01 |
| Q1 2025 | -9,700 | Reduce 26.36% | 27,100 | $37.96 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,300 | Reduce 5.88% | 36,800 | $51.40 |
| Q3 2024 | +29,100 | Add 291.00% | 39,100 | $51.16 |
| Q2 2024 | +10,000 | New Buy | 10,000 | $45.78 |
| Q4 2023 | -28,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +28,300 | New Buy | 28,300 | $44.59 |
| Q2 2023 | -9,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +9,800 | New Buy | 9,800 | $0.06 |
| Q3 2022 | -20,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,400 | Add 257.14% | 20,000 | $50.60 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,600 | New Buy | 5,600 | $65.54 |
| Q3 2021 | -7,619 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | -17,181 | Reduce 69.28% | 7,619 | $67.73 |
| Q1 2021 | -93,200 | Reduce 78.98% | 24,800 | $63.91 |
| Q4 2020 | -153,529 | Reduce 56.54% | 118,000 | $54.08 |
| Q3 2020 | -129,843 | Reduce 32.35% | 271,529 | $39.24 |
| Q2 2020 | -173,557 | Reduce 30.19% | 401,372 | $39.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -19,271 | Reduce 3.24% | 574,929 | $33.77 |
| Q4 2019 | +3,100 | Add 0.52% | 594,200 | $70.29 |
| Q3 2019 | +84,000 | Add 16.56% | 591,100 | $62.59 |
| Q2 2019 | -120,029 | Reduce 19.14% | 507,100 | $62.91 |
| Q1 2019 | +160,448 | Add 34.38% | 627,129 | $52.80 |
| Q4 2018 | +130,481 | Add 38.81% | 466,681 | $54.80 |
| Q3 2018 | -37,900 | Reduce 10.13% | 336,200 | $73.27 |
| Q2 2018 | -67,200 | Reduce 15.23% | 374,100 | $78.58 |
| Q1 2018 | -14,200 | Reduce 3.12% | 441,300 | $79.55 |
| Q4 2017 | +174,000 | Add 61.81% | 455,500 | $90.56 |
| Q3 2017 | +150,400 | Add 114.72% | 281,500 | $92.80 |
| Q2 2017 | +12,705 | Add 10.73% | 131,100 | $105.41 |
| Q1 2017 | +44,066 | Add 59.29% | 118,395 | $109.40 |
| Q4 2016 | +28,800 | Add 63.26% | 74,329 | $110.66 |
| Q3 2016 | -19,900 | Reduce 30.41% | 45,529 | $117.73 |
| Q2 2016 | +53,129 | Add 431.94% | 65,429 | $104.53 |
| Q1 2016 | +7,300 | Add 146.00% | 12,300 | $116.42 |
| Q4 2015 | -56,929 | Reduce 91.93% | 5,000 | $114.80 |
| Q3 2015 | +61,929 | New Buy | 61,929 | $104.02 |
| Q2 2015 | -10,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -32,629 | Reduce 76.01% | 10,300 | $113.79 |
| Q4 2014 | -1,063 | Reduce 2.42% | 42,929 | $104.10 |
| Q3 2014 | +43,992 | New Buy | 43,992 | $100.45 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WPP plc Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased WPP plc (WPP) in Q3 2014, acquiring 43,992 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 (RenTech) has held WPP plc (WPP) for 44 quarters since Q3 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to WPP plc (WPP) was in Q4 2017, adding 455,500 shares worth $41.25 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 104,100 shares of WPP plc (WPP), valued at approximately $1.62 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, WPP plc (WPP) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in WPP plc (WPP) was 627,129 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019.