Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WSO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 305,280 shares of Watsco, Inc. (WSO) worth $102.86 M, representing 0.16% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in WSO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 210,502 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 296,523 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Watsco (WSO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Watsco (WSO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +167,080 | Add 120.90% | 305,280 | $336.95 |
| Q3 2025 | +89,500 | Add 183.78% | 138,200 | $404.30 |
| Q2 2025 | +10,700 | Add 28.16% | 48,700 | $441.62 |
| Q1 2025 | -24,400 | Reduce 39.10% | 38,000 | $508.30 |
| Q4 2024 | +35,800 | Add 134.59% | 62,400 | $473.89 |
| Q3 2024 | +26,600 | New Buy | 26,600 | $491.88 |
| Q2 2023 | -40,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -173,200 | Reduce 81.16% | 40,200 | $0.32 |
| Q4 2022 | +45,900 | Add 27.40% | 213,400 | $0.25 |
| Q3 2022 | +69,600 | Add 71.09% | 167,500 | $257.46 |
| Q2 2022 | -21,300 | Reduce 17.87% | 97,900 | $238.82 |
| Q1 2022 | -23,500 | Reduce 16.47% | 119,200 | $304.64 |
| Q4 2021 | +42,600 | Add 42.56% | 142,700 | $312.88 |
| Q3 2021 | +50,400 | Add 101.41% | 100,100 | $264.62 |
| Q2 2021 | -125,800 | Reduce 71.68% | 49,700 | $286.64 |
| Q1 2021 | +20,600 | Add 13.30% | 175,500 | $260.75 |
| Q4 2020 | -34,368 | Reduce 18.16% | 154,900 | $226.55 |
| Q3 2020 | +56,126 | Add 42.15% | 189,268 | $232.89 |
| Q2 2020 | +39,900 | Add 42.79% | 133,142 | $177.70 |
| Q1 2020 | +66,642 | Add 250.53% | 93,242 | $158.03 |
| Q4 2019 | +20,500 | Add 336.07% | 26,600 | $180.15 |
| Q3 2019 | -10,477 | Reduce 63.20% | 6,100 | $169.18 |
| Q2 2019 | -296,523 | Reduce 94.71% | 16,577 | $163.54 |
| Q1 2019 | +102,598 | Add 48.74% | 313,100 | $143.21 |
| Q4 2018 | +210,502 | New Buy | 210,502 | $139.14 |
| Q2 2018 | -107,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -79,100 | Reduce 42.32% | 107,800 | $180.97 |
| Q4 2017 | +186,900 | New Buy | 186,900 | $170.04 |
| Q2 2017 | -125,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +69,200 | Add 123.13% | 125,400 | $143.18 |
| Q4 2016 | -24,800 | Reduce 30.62% | 56,200 | $148.11 |
| Q3 2016 | -44,900 | Reduce 35.66% | 81,000 | $140.90 |
| Q2 2016 | -103,800 | Reduce 45.19% | 125,900 | $140.69 |
| Q1 2016 | +192,300 | Add 514.17% | 229,700 | $134.74 |
| Q4 2015 | +37,400 | New Buy | 37,400 | $117.14 |
| Q4 2014 | -52,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | -43,400 | Reduce 45.16% | 52,700 | $86.19 |
| Q2 2014 | -128,164 | Reduce 57.15% | 96,100 | $102.76 |
| Q1 2014 | +51,164 | Add 29.56% | 224,264 | $99.91 |
| Q4 2013 | +168,300 | Add 3506.25% | 173,100 | $96.06 |
| Q3 2013 | -17,200 | Reduce 78.18% | 4,800 | $94.17 |
| Q2 2013 | +22,000 | Add 0.00% | 22,000 | $83.95 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Watsco Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Watsco, Inc. (WSO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 22,000 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 Watsco, Inc. (WSO) for 42 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Watsco, Inc. (WSO) was in Q4 2018, adding 210,502 shares worth $29.29 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 305,280 shares of Watsco, Inc. (WSO), valued at approximately $102.86 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Watsco, Inc. (WSO) represents approximately 0.16% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Watsco, Inc. (WSO) was 313,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2019.