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