Renaissance Technologies's MCD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 103,328 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $31.4 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in MCD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 1.18 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 3.61 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +6.35 M | Add 0.00% | 6.35 M | $99.00 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.11 M | Add 17.43% | 7.46 M | $96.21 |
| Q4 2013 | +108,300 | Add 1.45% | 7.57 M | $97.03 |
| Q1 2014 | +950,687 | Add 12.56% | 8.52 M | $98.03 |
| Q2 2014 | -227,487 | Reduce 2.67% | 8.29 M | $100.74 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.42 M | Reduce 17.11% | 6.88 M | $94.81 |
| Q4 2014 | -3.03 M | Reduce 44.11% | 3.84 M | $93.70 |
| Q1 2015 | -3.61 M | Reduce 93.86% | 236,100 | $97.44 |
| Q2 2015 | -236,100 | Sold Out | 236,100 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +609,500 | New Buy | 609,500 | $125.68 |
| Q2 2016 | -127,700 | Reduce 20.95% | 481,800 | $120.34 |
| Q3 2016 | -472,300 | Reduce 98.03% | 9,500 | $115.37 |
| Q4 2016 | +93,100 | Add 980.00% | 102,600 | $121.72 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.18 M | Add 1145.42% | 1.28 M | $129.61 |
| Q2 2017 | -205,100 | Reduce 16.05% | 1.07 M | $153.16 |
| Q3 2017 | -874,100 | Reduce 81.49% | 198,600 | $156.68 |
| Q4 2017 | +80,200 | Add 40.38% | 278,800 | $172.12 |
| Q1 2018 | +803,500 | Add 288.20% | 1.08 M | $156.38 |
| Q2 2018 | -586,500 | Reduce 54.19% | 495,800 | $156.69 |
| Q3 2018 | -495,800 | Sold Out | 495,800 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +517,500 | New Buy | 517,500 | $177.57 |
| Q1 2019 | +448,200 | Add 86.61% | 965,700 | $189.90 |
| Q2 2019 | -965,700 | Sold Out | 965,700 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +241,100 | New Buy | 241,100 | $214.71 |
| Q4 2019 | -241,100 | Sold Out | 241,100 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +447,864 | New Buy | 447,864 | $165.35 |
| Q2 2020 | -447,864 | Sold Out | 447,864 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +187,800 | New Buy | 187,800 | $214.58 |
| Q1 2021 | +529,700 | Add 282.06% | 717,500 | $224.14 |
| Q2 2021 | -176,000 | Reduce 24.53% | 541,500 | $230.99 |
| Q3 2021 | +337,406 | Add 62.31% | 878,906 | $241.11 |
| Q4 2021 | +876,075 | Add 99.68% | 1.75 M | $268.07 |
| Q1 2022 | +776,419 | Add 44.24% | 2.53 M | $247.28 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.39 M | Reduce 54.95% | 1.14 M | $246.88 |
| Q3 2022 | -650,900 | Reduce 57.08% | 489,400 | $230.74 |
| Q4 2022 | +605,144 | Add 123.65% | 1.09 M | $0.26 |
| Q1 2023 | -217,140 | Reduce 19.84% | 877,404 | $0.28 |
| Q2 2023 | +47,982 | Add 5.47% | 925,386 | $0.30 |
| Q3 2023 | +26,144 | Add 2.83% | 951,530 | $263.44 |
| Q4 2023 | -951,530 | Sold Out | 951,530 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +354,211 | New Buy | 354,211 | $281.95 |
| Q2 2024 | -340,550 | Reduce 96.14% | 13,661 | $254.85 |
| Q3 2024 | -13,661 | Sold Out | 13,661 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +179,869 | New Buy | 179,869 | $312.37 |
| Q2 2025 | -88,714 | Reduce 49.32% | 91,155 | $292.17 |
| Q3 2025 | +12,173 | Add 13.35% | 103,328 | $303.89 |
Renaissance Technologies's McDonald's Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 6,354,900 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 McDonald's Corporation (MCD) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q2 2013, adding 6,354,900 shares worth $629.14 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 103,328 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $31.4 M. 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 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies'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.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 8,521,387 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.