Joel Greenblatt's TSN Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 516,981 shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) worth $28.07 M, representing 0.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in TSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 985,011 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 1.13 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Tyson Foods (TSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Tyson Foods (TSN) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +275,153 | New Buy | 275,153 | $28.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +172,512 | Add 62.70% | 447,665 | $33.46 |
| Q1 2014 | +74,585 | Add 16.66% | 522,250 | $44.01 |
| Q2 2014 | +812,079 | Add 155.50% | 1.33 M | $37.54 |
| Q3 2014 | +273,551 | Add 20.50% | 1.61 M | $39.37 |
| Q4 2014 | -1.13 M | Reduce 70.27% | 478,070 | $40.09 |
| Q1 2015 | -449,879 | Reduce 94.10% | 28,191 | $38.31 |
| Q2 2015 | -28,191 | Sold Out | 28,191 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +559,245 | New Buy | 559,245 | $43.10 |
| Q4 2015 | +985,011 | Add 176.13% | 1.54 M | $53.33 |
| Q1 2016 | -497,672 | Reduce 32.23% | 1.05 M | $66.66 |
| Q2 2016 | -541,613 | Reduce 51.75% | 504,971 | $66.79 |
| Q3 2016 | -115,092 | Reduce 22.79% | 389,879 | $74.67 |
| Q4 2016 | +419,104 | Add 107.50% | 808,983 | $61.68 |
| Q1 2017 | +85,556 | Add 10.58% | 894,539 | $61.71 |
| Q2 2017 | -479,478 | Reduce 53.60% | 415,061 | $62.63 |
| Q3 2017 | -415,061 | Sold Out | 415,061 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +550,034 | New Buy | 550,034 | $81.07 |
| Q1 2018 | +189,360 | Add 34.43% | 739,394 | $73.19 |
| Q2 2018 | -340,767 | Reduce 46.09% | 398,627 | $68.85 |
| Q3 2018 | -250,178 | Reduce 62.76% | 148,449 | $59.53 |
| Q4 2018 | +402,143 | Add 270.90% | 550,592 | $53.40 |
| Q1 2019 | -416,915 | Reduce 75.72% | 133,677 | $69.43 |
| Q2 2019 | -85,779 | Reduce 64.17% | 47,898 | $80.73 |
| Q3 2019 | -6,613 | Reduce 13.81% | 41,285 | $86.13 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,679 | Reduce 6.49% | 38,606 | $91.05 |
| Q1 2020 | +217,837 | Add 564.26% | 256,443 | $57.87 |
| Q2 2020 | -205,231 | Reduce 80.03% | 51,212 | $59.71 |
| Q3 2020 | +194,235 | Add 379.28% | 245,447 | $59.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -62,797 | Reduce 25.58% | 182,650 | $64.44 |
| Q1 2021 | -124,544 | Reduce 68.19% | 58,106 | $74.30 |
| Q2 2021 | -1,347 | Reduce 2.32% | 56,759 | $73.77 |
| Q3 2021 | +11,097 | Add 19.55% | 67,856 | $78.95 |
| Q4 2021 | +20,259 | Add 29.86% | 88,115 | $87.16 |
| Q1 2022 | +51,127 | Add 58.02% | 139,242 | $89.63 |
| Q2 2022 | -10,489 | Reduce 7.53% | 128,753 | $86.06 |
| Q3 2022 | -30,113 | Reduce 23.39% | 98,640 | $65.93 |
| Q4 2022 | +39,555 | Add 40.10% | 138,195 | $62.25 |
| Q1 2023 | -24,669 | Reduce 17.85% | 113,526 | $59.32 |
| Q2 2023 | -58,832 | Reduce 51.82% | 54,694 | $51.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -20,680 | Reduce 37.81% | 34,014 | $50.49 |
| Q4 2023 | -26,446 | Reduce 77.75% | 7,568 | $53.75 |
| Q1 2024 | +29,705 | Add 392.51% | 37,273 | $58.73 |
| Q2 2024 | +68,623 | Add 184.11% | 105,896 | $57.14 |
| Q3 2024 | +77,453 | Add 73.14% | 183,349 | $59.56 |
| Q4 2024 | +141,221 | Add 77.02% | 324,570 | $57.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -9,640 | Reduce 2.97% | 314,930 | $63.81 |
| Q2 2025 | +48,628 | Add 15.44% | 363,558 | $55.94 |
| Q3 2025 | +153,423 | Add 42.20% | 516,981 | $54.30 |
Joel Greenblatt's Tyson Foods Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) in Q3 2013, acquiring 275,153 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 Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) was in Q4 2015, adding 1,544,256 shares worth $82.36 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 516,981 shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), valued at approximately $28.07 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) represents approximately 0.12% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) was 1,607,880 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.