Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WTRG Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 235,283 shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) worth $9.01 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2020-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 12 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in WTRG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 315,717 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 305,317 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Essential Utilities (WTRG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Essential Utilities (WTRG) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +235,283 | New Buy | 235,283 | $38.31 |
| Q4 2025 | -305,317 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +172,848 | Add 130.48% | 305,317 | $39.90 |
| Q2 2025 | +132,469 | New Buy | 132,469 | $37.14 |
| Q4 2022 | -231,390 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,227 | Reduce 1.79% | 231,390 | $41.38 |
| Q2 2022 | +163,917 | Add 228.62% | 235,617 | $45.85 |
| Q1 2022 | +48,000 | Add 202.53% | 71,700 | $51.13 |
| Q4 2021 | -292,017 | Reduce 92.49% | 23,700 | $53.67 |
| Q3 2021 | +315,717 | New Buy | 315,717 | $46.08 |
| Q2 2020 | -22,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +22,400 | New Buy | 22,400 | $40.71 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Essential Utilities Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) in Q1 2020, acquiring 22,400 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 Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) for 12 quarters since Q1 2020.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) was in Q3 2021, adding 315,717 shares worth $14.55 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 235,283 shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), valued at approximately $9.01 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) was 315,717 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2021.