Andreas Halvorsen's MCD Position Overview
Andreas Halvorsen (via Viking Global Investors Lp) currently holds 3.4M shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $1.03 B, representing 2.66% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Andreas Halvorsen has maintained a strategic position in MCD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 2.5M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2021, reducing 2.0M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Andreas Halvorsen's McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Trades by Andreas Halvorsen
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +524,043 | New Buy | 524,043 | $118.14 |
| Q1 2016 | -524,043 | Sold Out | 524,043 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +2.99 M | New Buy | 2.99 M | $241.11 |
| Q4 2021 | -2.03 M | Reduce 67.95% | 958,248 | $268.07 |
| Q1 2022 | -958,248 | Sold Out | 958,248 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +1.88 M | New Buy | 1.88 M | $254.84 |
| Q3 2024 | -755,370 | Reduce 40.26% | 1.12 M | $304.51 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.12 M | Sold Out | 1.12 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +1.15 M | New Buy | 1.15 M | $312.37 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.97 M | Add 171.67% | 3.13 M | $292.17 |
| Q3 2025 | +249,443 | Add 7.98% | 3.37 M | $303.89 |
Andreas Halvorsen's McDonald's Corporation Investment FAQs
Andreas Halvorsen first purchased McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in Q4 2015, acquiring 524,043 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Andreas Halvorsen has held McDonald's Corporation (MCD) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Andreas Halvorsen's largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q3 2021, adding 2,990,312 shares worth $720.99 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Andreas Halvorsen's firm, Viking Global Investors Lp, owns 3,374,875 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $1.03 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) represents approximately 2.66% of Andreas Halvorsen's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Andreas Halvorsen's peak holding in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 3,374,875 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.