Renaissance Technologies's YELP Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 844,634 shares of Yelp Inc. (YELP) worth $25.67 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in YELP, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 1.11 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 690,200 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Yelp (YELP) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Yelp (YELP) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +43,200 | Add 0.00% | 43,200 | $34.77 |
| Q3 2013 | +676,500 | Add 1565.97% | 719,700 | $66.18 |
| Q4 2013 | -243,800 | Reduce 33.88% | 475,900 | $68.95 |
| Q1 2014 | -11,495 | Reduce 2.42% | 464,405 | $76.93 |
| Q2 2014 | -464,405 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +138,800 | New Buy | 138,800 | $54.73 |
| Q1 2015 | -74,700 | Reduce 53.82% | 64,100 | $47.35 |
| Q2 2015 | -64,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +489,700 | New Buy | 489,700 | $28.80 |
| Q1 2016 | -489,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +33,400 | New Buy | 33,400 | $30.36 |
| Q3 2016 | +266,800 | Add 798.80% | 300,200 | $41.70 |
| Q4 2016 | +26,900 | Add 8.96% | 327,100 | $38.13 |
| Q1 2017 | -327,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +203,100 | New Buy | 203,100 | $43.30 |
| Q4 2017 | +942,600 | Add 464.11% | 1.15 M | $41.96 |
| Q1 2018 | +350,000 | Add 30.55% | 1.5 M | $41.75 |
| Q2 2018 | -506,000 | Reduce 33.83% | 989,700 | $39.18 |
| Q3 2018 | +1,300 | Add 0.13% | 991,000 | $49.20 |
| Q4 2018 | -690,200 | Reduce 69.65% | 300,800 | $34.99 |
| Q1 2019 | +212,300 | Add 70.58% | 513,100 | $34.50 |
| Q2 2019 | -261,000 | Reduce 50.87% | 252,100 | $34.18 |
| Q3 2019 | -181,300 | Reduce 71.92% | 70,800 | $34.75 |
| Q4 2019 | +49,200 | Add 69.49% | 120,000 | $34.83 |
| Q1 2020 | +14,100 | Add 11.75% | 134,100 | $18.03 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.11 M | Add 829.86% | 1.25 M | $23.13 |
| Q3 2020 | -403,445 | Reduce 32.35% | 843,500 | $20.09 |
| Q4 2020 | +190,200 | Add 22.55% | 1.03 M | $32.67 |
| Q1 2021 | -545,300 | Reduce 52.75% | 488,400 | $39.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +69,205 | Add 14.17% | 557,605 | $39.96 |
| Q3 2021 | -116,905 | Reduce 20.97% | 440,700 | $37.24 |
| Q4 2021 | -369,500 | Reduce 83.84% | 71,200 | $36.24 |
| Q1 2022 | +98,200 | Add 137.92% | 169,400 | $34.11 |
| Q2 2022 | +358,600 | Add 211.69% | 528,000 | $27.77 |
| Q3 2022 | +96,600 | Add 18.30% | 624,600 | $33.91 |
| Q4 2022 | +17,000 | Add 2.72% | 641,600 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | +61,200 | Add 9.54% | 702,800 | $0.03 |
| Q2 2023 | +75,500 | Add 10.74% | 778,300 | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +81,900 | Add 10.52% | 860,200 | $41.59 |
| Q4 2023 | +169,000 | Add 19.65% | 1.03 M | $47.34 |
| Q1 2024 | -38,900 | Reduce 3.78% | 990,300 | $39.40 |
| Q2 2024 | -213,100 | Reduce 21.52% | 777,200 | $36.95 |
| Q3 2024 | +181,300 | Add 23.33% | 958,500 | $35.08 |
| Q4 2024 | -106,300 | Reduce 11.09% | 852,200 | $38.70 |
| Q1 2025 | +900 | Add 0.11% | 853,100 | $37.03 |
| Q2 2025 | +86,400 | Add 10.13% | 939,500 | $34.27 |
| Q3 2025 | +32,900 | Add 3.50% | 972,400 | $31.20 |
| Q4 2025 | -127,766 | Reduce 13.14% | 844,634 | $30.39 |
Renaissance Technologies's Yelp Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Yelp Inc. (YELP) in Q2 2013, acquiring 43,200 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 Yelp Inc. (YELP) for 48 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Yelp Inc. (YELP) was in Q2 2020, adding 1,246,945 shares worth $28.84 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 844,634 shares of Yelp Inc. (YELP), valued at approximately $25.67 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Yelp Inc. (YELP) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Yelp Inc. (YELP) was 1,495,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.