Bill Gates's MCD Position Overview
Bill Gates (via Gates Foundation Trust) currently holds 334,900 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $102.36 M, representing 0.29% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this medium-term investment has been held for 12 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Bill Gates has maintained a strategic position in MCD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 1 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 10.87 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Bill Gates's McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Trades by Bill Gates
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | +334,900 | New Buy | 334,900 | $289.89 |
| Q4 2014 | -10.87 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +1 M | Add 10.13% | 10.87 M | $97.03 |
| Q2 2013 | +9.87 M | Add 0.00% | 9.87 M | $99.00 |
Bill Gates's McDonald's Corporation Investment FAQs
Bill Gates first purchased McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 9,872,500 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Bill Gates has held McDonald's Corporation (MCD) for 12 quarters since Q2 2013.
Bill Gates's largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q2 2013, adding 9,872,500 shares worth $977.38 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Bill Gates's firm, Gates Foundation Trust, owns 334,900 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $102.36 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) represents approximately 0.29% of Bill Gates's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Bill Gates's peak holding in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 10,872,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2013.