Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s WTS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 135,140 shares of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) worth $39.23 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in WTS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 150,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 197,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +49,960 | Add 58.65% | 135,140 | $290.29 |
| Q4 2025 | -9,820 | Reduce 10.34% | 85,180 | $276.02 |
| Q3 2025 | +7,400 | Add 8.45% | 95,000 | $279.28 |
| Q2 2025 | +41,300 | Add 89.20% | 87,600 | $245.89 |
| Q1 2025 | -40,400 | Reduce 46.60% | 46,300 | $203.92 |
| Q4 2024 | -29,900 | Reduce 25.64% | 86,700 | $203.30 |
| Q3 2024 | -22,500 | Reduce 16.18% | 116,600 | $207.19 |
| Q2 2024 | +87,900 | Add 171.68% | 139,100 | $183.37 |
| Q1 2024 | +14,000 | Add 37.63% | 51,200 | $212.56 |
| Q4 2023 | -37,100 | Reduce 49.93% | 37,200 | $208.33 |
| Q3 2023 | -35,800 | Reduce 32.52% | 74,300 | $172.83 |
| Q2 2023 | -29,800 | Reduce 21.30% | 110,100 | $0.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -32,300 | Reduce 18.76% | 139,900 | $0.17 |
| Q4 2022 | -52,400 | Reduce 23.33% | 172,200 | $0.15 |
| Q3 2022 | -70,200 | Reduce 23.81% | 224,600 | $125.73 |
| Q2 2022 | +64,800 | Add 28.17% | 294,800 | $122.84 |
| Q1 2022 | +150,400 | Add 188.94% | 230,000 | $139.59 |
| Q4 2021 | +24,000 | Add 43.17% | 79,600 | $194.17 |
| Q3 2021 | -27,200 | Reduce 32.85% | 55,600 | $168.09 |
| Q2 2021 | -18,000 | Reduce 17.86% | 82,800 | $145.91 |
| Q1 2021 | +86,700 | Add 614.89% | 100,800 | $118.81 |
| Q4 2020 | -113,290 | Reduce 88.93% | 14,100 | $121.70 |
| Q3 2020 | -197,400 | Reduce 60.78% | 127,390 | $100.15 |
| Q2 2020 | -94,100 | Reduce 22.46% | 324,790 | $81.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -12,100 | Reduce 2.81% | 418,890 | $84.65 |
| Q4 2019 | +122,890 | Add 39.89% | 430,990 | $99.76 |
| Q3 2019 | +75,700 | Add 32.57% | 308,100 | $93.73 |
| Q2 2019 | -14,200 | Reduce 5.76% | 232,400 | $93.18 |
| Q1 2019 | +9,288 | Add 3.91% | 246,600 | $80.82 |
| Q4 2018 | -24,488 | Reduce 9.35% | 237,312 | $64.53 |
| Q3 2018 | -22,200 | Reduce 7.82% | 261,800 | $83.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -28,500 | Reduce 9.12% | 284,000 | $78.40 |
| Q1 2018 | +12,700 | Add 4.24% | 312,500 | $77.70 |
| Q4 2017 | +15,065 | Add 5.29% | 299,800 | $75.95 |
| Q3 2017 | +77,935 | Add 37.69% | 284,735 | $69.20 |
| Q2 2017 | +120,300 | Add 139.08% | 206,800 | $63.20 |
| Q1 2017 | +24,900 | Add 40.42% | 86,500 | $62.35 |
| Q4 2016 | +12,100 | Add 24.44% | 61,600 | $65.19 |
| Q3 2016 | +9,000 | Add 22.22% | 49,500 | $64.85 |
| Q2 2016 | +3,800 | Add 10.35% | 40,500 | $58.27 |
| Q1 2016 | +4,727 | Add 14.78% | 36,700 | $55.12 |
| Q4 2015 | -21,927 | Reduce 40.68% | 31,973 | $49.67 |
| Q3 2015 | -78,132 | Reduce 59.18% | 53,900 | $52.82 |
| Q2 2015 | +34,932 | Add 35.98% | 132,032 | $51.85 |
| Q1 2015 | +97,100 | New Buy | 97,100 | $55.03 |
| Q2 2014 | -24,895 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +24,895 | New Buy | 24,895 | $58.69 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Watts Water Technologies Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) in Q1 2014, acquiring 24,895 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 Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) for 47 quarters since Q1 2014.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) was in Q1 2022, adding 230,000 shares worth $32.11 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 135,140 shares of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS), valued at approximately $39.23 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) represents approximately 0.06% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) was 430,990 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.