Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WSM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 680,500 shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) worth $124.08 M, representing 0.19% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in WSM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 1.43 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 1.55 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +79,800 | Add 13.28% | 680,500 | $182.33 |
| Q4 2025 | -84,400 | Reduce 12.32% | 600,700 | $178.59 |
| Q3 2025 | -192,900 | Reduce 21.97% | 685,100 | $195.45 |
| Q2 2025 | -366,200 | Reduce 29.43% | 878,000 | $163.37 |
| Q1 2025 | +254,500 | Add 25.71% | 1.24 M | $158.10 |
| Q4 2024 | +386,500 | Add 64.07% | 989,700 | $185.18 |
| Q3 2024 | -164,200 | Reduce 21.40% | 603,200 | $154.92 |
| Q2 2024 | +646,800 | Add 536.32% | 767,400 | $141.18 |
| Q1 2024 | +120,600 | New Buy | 120,600 | $158.76 |
| Q3 2023 | -503,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +13,800 | Add 2.82% | 503,400 | $0.06 |
| Q1 2023 | +489,600 | New Buy | 489,600 | $0.06 |
| Q4 2022 | -67,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -277,600 | Reduce 80.56% | 67,000 | $58.93 |
| Q2 2022 | +344,600 | New Buy | 344,600 | $55.48 |
| Q3 2021 | -556,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +177,444 | Add 46.87% | 556,000 | $79.83 |
| Q1 2021 | -8,044 | Reduce 2.08% | 378,556 | $89.60 |
| Q4 2020 | +386,600 | New Buy | 386,600 | $50.92 |
| Q3 2020 | -582,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -446,108 | Reduce 43.36% | 582,800 | $41.01 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.03 M | New Buy | 1.03 M | $21.26 |
| Q3 2019 | -84,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -562,600 | Reduce 86.93% | 84,600 | $32.51 |
| Q1 2019 | +647,200 | New Buy | 647,200 | $28.14 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.55 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.01 M | Reduce 39.47% | 1.55 M | $32.86 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.43 M | Add 125.01% | 2.57 M | $30.69 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.14 M | New Buy | 1.14 M | $26.38 |
| Q3 2016 | -1.35 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | -110,800 | Reduce 7.57% | 1.35 M | $26.07 |
| Q1 2016 | +823,600 | Add 128.73% | 1.46 M | $27.37 |
| Q4 2015 | +639,800 | New Buy | 639,800 | $29.20 |
| Q3 2015 | -497,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +274,400 | Add 122.83% | 497,800 | $41.13 |
| Q1 2015 | +177,800 | Add 389.91% | 223,400 | $39.86 |
| Q4 2014 | -101,600 | Reduce 69.02% | 45,600 | $37.85 |
| Q3 2014 | -473,600 | Reduce 76.29% | 147,200 | $33.29 |
| Q2 2014 | +128,152 | Add 26.01% | 620,800 | $35.89 |
| Q1 2014 | -162,552 | Reduce 24.81% | 492,648 | $33.32 |
| Q4 2013 | +580,800 | Add 780.65% | 655,200 | $29.14 |
| Q3 2013 | -1.51 M | Reduce 95.30% | 74,400 | $28.10 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.58 M | Add 0.00% | 1.58 M | $27.94 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Williams-Sonoma Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,584,400 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 (RenTech) has held Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) for 43 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,584,400 shares worth $44.28 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 680,500 shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM), valued at approximately $124.08 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) represents approximately 0.19% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) was 2,567,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.