AXALTA COATING SYS LTD (AXTA) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to AXALTA COATING SYS LTD (AXTA) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of AXTA during the latest reporting period was Ariel Appreciation Fund, which increased its reported AXTA position by approximately $21.83M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in AXTA exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward AXALTA COATING SYS LTD (AXTA). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $57.97M in reported AXTA exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in AXALTA COATING SYS LTD's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 371,777 | 5,062,877 | $152,646 |
| Q3 2019 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 295,026 | 3,354,742 | $101,145 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,986,400 | 4,691,100 | $139,654 |
| Q2 2019 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 3,200 | 223,000 | $6,639 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 986,700 | 2,704,700 | $68,185 |
| Q1 2019 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 148,835 | 3,733,396 | $94,119 |
| Q4 2018 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 75,000 | 3,584,561 | $83,950 |
| Q4 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 42,901 | 265,700 | $6,223 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,170,200 | 2,349,500 | $68,511 |
| Q2 2018 | Berkshire Hathaway | Buy | 940,000 | 24,264,000 | $735,441 |
| Q2 2018 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 860,061 | 3,509,561 | $106,375 |
| Q1 2018 | Vulcan Value Partners | Buy | 4,678,791 | 5,802,006 | $175,163 |
| Q1 2018 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 346,340 | 2,649,500 | $79,988 |
| Q1 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 540 | 231,499 | $6,989 |
| Q4 2017 | Vulcan Value Partners | Buy | 1,123,215 | 1,123,215 | $36,348 |
| Q4 2017 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 527,261 | 2,303,160 | $74,530 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 251,072 | 888,872 | $25,706 |
| Q2 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 6,019 | 247,959 | $7,945 |
| Q1 2017 | Oakcliff Capital Partners | Buy | 374,049 | 374,049 | $12,044 |
| Q1 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 241,940 | 241,940 | $7,790 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 83,700 | 927,500 | $29,865 |
| Q1 2017 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 75,000 | 1,925,000 | $61,985 |
| Q4 2016 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 315,000 | 1,850,000 | $50,320 |
| Q3 2016 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 230,000 | 1,535,000 | $43,394 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 1,838,185 | 3,718,020 | $98,639 |
| Q2 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 822,400 | 1,499,900 | $39,792 |
| Q2 2016 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 250,000 | 1,305,000 | $34,622 |
| Q1 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 1,879,835 | 1,879,835 | $54,891 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 677,500 | 677,500 | $19,783 |
| Q1 2016 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 106,663 | 1,055,000 | $30,806 |
Frequently asked questions about AXTA activity
Which institutional owners are buying AXTA?
Institutional owners buying AXTA include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in AXTA activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in AXTA compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AXALTA COATING SYS LTD (AXTA) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in AXTA increasing?
Institutional interest in AXTA can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.