Joel Greenblatt's MCD Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 48,992 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) worth $14.97 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in MCD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 401,483 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 386,832 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +27,117 | Add 123.96% | 48,992 | $305.63 |
| Q3 2025 | -19,789 | Reduce 47.50% | 21,875 | $303.89 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,072 | Add 56.68% | 41,664 | $292.17 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,123 | Reduce 13.42% | 26,592 | $312.37 |
| Q4 2024 | -3,337 | Reduce 9.80% | 30,715 | $289.89 |
| Q3 2024 | -14,074 | Reduce 29.24% | 34,052 | $304.51 |
| Q2 2024 | +115 | Add 0.24% | 48,126 | $254.84 |
| Q1 2024 | +6,538 | Add 15.76% | 48,011 | $281.95 |
| Q4 2023 | +6,711 | Add 19.31% | 41,473 | $296.51 |
| Q3 2023 | +10,583 | Add 43.77% | 34,762 | $263.44 |
| Q2 2023 | -4,245 | Reduce 14.93% | 24,179 | $298.41 |
| Q1 2023 | -20,823 | Reduce 42.28% | 28,424 | $279.61 |
| Q4 2022 | -1,244 | Reduce 2.46% | 49,247 | $263.53 |
| Q3 2022 | +21,789 | Add 75.91% | 50,491 | $230.73 |
| Q2 2022 | -15,162 | Reduce 34.57% | 28,702 | $246.88 |
| Q1 2022 | -4,086 | Reduce 8.52% | 43,864 | $247.29 |
| Q4 2021 | +16,982 | Add 54.84% | 47,950 | $268.07 |
| Q3 2021 | +10,699 | Add 52.79% | 30,968 | $241.12 |
| Q2 2021 | -12,366 | Reduce 37.89% | 20,269 | $230.99 |
| Q1 2021 | -18,511 | Reduce 36.19% | 32,635 | $224.15 |
| Q4 2020 | -181 | Reduce 0.35% | 51,146 | $214.58 |
| Q3 2020 | -28,268 | Reduce 35.51% | 51,327 | $219.49 |
| Q2 2020 | -14,577 | Reduce 15.48% | 79,595 | $184.47 |
| Q1 2020 | +11,807 | Add 14.33% | 94,172 | $165.35 |
| Q4 2019 | +44,653 | Add 118.41% | 82,365 | $197.61 |
| Q3 2019 | -79,349 | Reduce 67.78% | 37,712 | $214.71 |
| Q2 2019 | -15,418 | Reduce 11.64% | 117,061 | $207.66 |
| Q1 2019 | -23,504 | Reduce 15.07% | 132,479 | $189.90 |
| Q4 2018 | -49,134 | Reduce 23.95% | 155,983 | $177.57 |
| Q3 2018 | +142,285 | Add 226.45% | 205,117 | $167.29 |
| Q2 2018 | -141,025 | Reduce 69.18% | 62,832 | $156.69 |
| Q1 2018 | +143,562 | Add 238.10% | 203,857 | $156.38 |
| Q4 2017 | -27,831 | Reduce 31.58% | 60,295 | $172.12 |
| Q3 2017 | -70,450 | Reduce 44.43% | 88,126 | $156.68 |
| Q2 2017 | -202,597 | Reduce 56.09% | 158,576 | $153.16 |
| Q1 2017 | +204,335 | Add 130.28% | 361,173 | $129.61 |
| Q4 2016 | -29,865 | Reduce 16.00% | 156,838 | $121.72 |
| Q3 2016 | +156,167 | Add 511.42% | 186,703 | $115.36 |
| Q2 2016 | -32,796 | Reduce 51.78% | 30,536 | $120.35 |
| Q1 2016 | +59,612 | Add 1602.47% | 63,332 | $125.69 |
| Q4 2015 | -10,943 | Reduce 74.63% | 3,720 | $118.01 |
| Q3 2015 | -29,071 | Reduce 66.47% | 14,663 | $98.55 |
| Q2 2015 | -12,046 | Reduce 21.60% | 43,734 | $95.07 |
| Q1 2015 | -386,832 | Reduce 87.40% | 55,780 | $97.44 |
| Q4 2014 | +401,483 | Add 976.16% | 442,612 | $93.70 |
| Q3 2014 | -11,408 | Reduce 21.71% | 41,129 | $94.80 |
| Q2 2014 | -91,405 | Reduce 63.50% | 52,537 | $100.75 |
| Q1 2014 | +91,062 | Add 172.20% | 143,942 | $98.03 |
| Q4 2013 | +44,011 | Add 496.23% | 52,880 | $97.03 |
| Q3 2013 | +6,033 | Add 212.73% | 8,869 | $96.18 |
| Q2 2013 | +2,836 | Add 0.00% | 2,836 | $99.08 |
Joel Greenblatt's McDonald's Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased McDonald's Corporation (MCD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,836 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held McDonald's Corporation (MCD) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was in Q4 2014, adding 442,612 shares worth $41.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 48,992 shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD), valued at approximately $14.97 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) represents approximately 0.05% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in McDonald's Corporation (MCD) was 442,612 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.