Joel Greenblatt's AZTA Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 49,862 shares of Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) worth $1.05 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a strategic position in AZTA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 495,178 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2026, reducing 455,141 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Azenta (AZTA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Azenta (AZTA) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -455,141 | Reduce 90.13% | 49,862 | $21.13 |
| Q4 2025 | -27,300 | Reduce 5.13% | 505,003 | $33.26 |
| Q3 2025 | +31,251 | Add 6.24% | 532,303 | $28.72 |
| Q2 2025 | +495,178 | Add 8430.00% | 501,052 | $30.78 |
| Q1 2025 | -192,176 | Reduce 97.03% | 5,874 | $34.64 |
| Q4 2024 | +157,483 | Add 388.20% | 198,050 | $50.00 |
| Q3 2024 | -26,856 | Reduce 39.83% | 40,567 | $48.44 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,481 | Reduce 2.15% | 67,423 | $52.62 |
| Q1 2024 | +4,290 | Add 6.64% | 68,904 | $60.28 |
| Q4 2023 | -11,464 | Reduce 15.07% | 64,614 | $65.14 |
| Q3 2023 | +5,301 | Add 7.49% | 76,078 | $50.19 |
| Q2 2023 | +1,461 | Add 2.11% | 70,777 | $46.68 |
| Q1 2023 | +7,228 | Add 11.64% | 69,316 | $44.62 |
| Q4 2022 | +54,097 | Add 676.97% | 62,088 | $58.22 |
| Q3 2022 | -15,565 | Reduce 66.08% | 7,991 | $42.80 |
| Q2 2022 | +20,810 | Add 757.83% | 23,556 | $72.08 |
| Q1 2022 | +2,746 | New Buy | 2,746 | $83.03 |
| Q4 2021 | -3,901 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,460 | Reduce 38.67% | 3,901 | $102.28 |
| Q2 2021 | +6,361 | New Buy | 6,361 | $95.27 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,243 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -1,481 | Reduce 31.35% | 3,243 | $67.84 |
| Q3 2020 | -2,041 | Reduce 30.17% | 4,724 | $46.36 |
| Q2 2020 | -80,278 | Reduce 92.23% | 6,765 | $44.20 |
| Q1 2020 | +52,675 | Add 153.27% | 87,043 | $30.50 |
| Q4 2019 | +34,368 | New Buy | 34,368 | $41.96 |
| Q1 2018 | -21,205 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +11,005 | Add 107.89% | 21,205 | $23.86 |
| Q3 2017 | -47,959 | Reduce 82.46% | 10,200 | $30.39 |
| Q2 2017 | +17,834 | Add 44.23% | 58,159 | $21.68 |
| Q1 2017 | +23,777 | Add 143.69% | 40,325 | $22.39 |
| Q4 2016 | +16,548 | New Buy | 16,548 | $17.04 |
| Q1 2016 | -62,067 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +25,529 | Add 69.87% | 62,067 | $10.68 |
| Q3 2015 | +36,538 | New Buy | 36,538 | $11.71 |
| Q1 2015 | -25,663 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +25,663 | New Buy | 25,663 | $12.74 |
| Q3 2014 | -229,454 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2014 | +202,256 | Add 743.64% | 229,454 | $10.77 |
| Q1 2014 | +27,198 | New Buy | 27,198 | $10.92 |
Joel Greenblatt's Azenta Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) in Q1 2014, acquiring 27,198 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) for 40 quarters since Q1 2014.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) was in Q2 2025, adding 501,052 shares worth $15.42 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 49,862 shares of Azenta, Inc. (AZTA), valued at approximately $1.05 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) represents approximately 0.00% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) was 532,303 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025.