Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s MCD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 91,437 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $27.95 M, representing 0.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) 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 (RenTech)'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 (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -11,891 | Reduce 11.51% | 91,437 | $305.63 |
| Q3 2025 | +12,173 | Add 13.35% | 103,328 | $303.89 |
| Q2 2025 | -88,714 | Reduce 49.32% | 91,155 | $292.17 |
| Q1 2025 | +179,869 | New Buy | 179,869 | $312.37 |
| Q3 2024 | -13,661 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -340,550 | Reduce 96.14% | 13,661 | $254.85 |
| Q1 2024 | +354,211 | New Buy | 354,211 | $281.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -951,530 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +26,144 | Add 2.83% | 951,530 | $263.44 |
| Q2 2023 | +47,982 | Add 5.47% | 925,386 | $0.30 |
| Q1 2023 | -217,140 | Reduce 19.84% | 877,404 | $0.28 |
| Q4 2022 | +605,144 | Add 123.65% | 1.09 M | $0.26 |
| Q3 2022 | -650,900 | Reduce 57.08% | 489,400 | $230.74 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.39 M | Reduce 54.95% | 1.14 M | $246.88 |
| Q1 2022 | +776,419 | Add 44.24% | 2.53 M | $247.28 |
| Q4 2021 | +876,075 | Add 99.68% | 1.75 M | $268.07 |
| Q3 2021 | +337,406 | Add 62.31% | 878,906 | $241.11 |
| Q2 2021 | -176,000 | Reduce 24.53% | 541,500 | $230.99 |
| Q1 2021 | +529,700 | Add 282.06% | 717,500 | $224.14 |
| Q4 2020 | +187,800 | New Buy | 187,800 | $214.58 |
| Q2 2020 | -447,864 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +447,864 | New Buy | 447,864 | $165.35 |
| Q4 2019 | -241,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | +241,100 | New Buy | 241,100 | $214.71 |
| Q2 2019 | -965,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +448,200 | Add 86.61% | 965,700 | $189.90 |
| Q4 2018 | +517,500 | New Buy | 517,500 | $177.57 |
| Q3 2018 | -495,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | -586,500 | Reduce 54.19% | 495,800 | $156.69 |
| Q1 2018 | +803,500 | Add 288.20% | 1.08 M | $156.38 |
| Q4 2017 | +80,200 | Add 40.38% | 278,800 | $172.12 |
| Q3 2017 | -874,100 | Reduce 81.49% | 198,600 | $156.68 |
| Q2 2017 | -205,100 | Reduce 16.05% | 1.07 M | $153.16 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.18 M | Add 1145.42% | 1.28 M | $129.61 |
| Q4 2016 | +93,100 | Add 980.00% | 102,600 | $121.72 |
| Q3 2016 | -472,300 | Reduce 98.03% | 9,500 | $115.37 |
| Q2 2016 | -127,700 | Reduce 20.95% | 481,800 | $120.34 |
| Q1 2016 | +609,500 | New Buy | 609,500 | $125.68 |
| Q2 2015 | -236,100 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | -3.61 M | Reduce 93.86% | 236,100 | $97.44 |
| Q4 2014 | -3.03 M | Reduce 44.11% | 3.84 M | $93.70 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.42 M | Reduce 17.11% | 6.88 M | $94.81 |
| Q2 2014 | -227,487 | Reduce 2.67% | 8.29 M | $100.74 |
| Q1 2014 | +950,687 | Add 12.56% | 8.52 M | $98.03 |
| Q4 2013 | +108,300 | Add 1.45% | 7.57 M | $97.03 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.11 M | Add 17.43% | 7.46 M | $96.21 |
| Q2 2013 | +6.35 M | Add 0.00% | 6.35 M | $99.00 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s McDonald's Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) 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 (RenTech) has held McDonald's Corporation (MCD) for 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q2 2013, adding 6,354,900 shares worth $629.14 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 91,437 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $27.95 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) represents approximately 0.04% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 8,521,387 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.