Joel Greenblatt's WDC Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 531,734 shares of Western Digital Corporation (WDC) worth $63.84 M, representing 0.28% 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, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in WDC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 450,619 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 634,332 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +195,779 | Add 0.00% | 195,778 | $62.09 |
| Q3 2013 | -6,068 | Reduce 3.10% | 189,710 | $63.40 |
| Q4 2013 | -52,392 | Reduce 27.62% | 137,318 | $83.90 |
| Q1 2014 | +54,977 | Add 40.04% | 192,295 | $91.82 |
| Q2 2014 | -74,130 | Reduce 38.55% | 118,165 | $92.30 |
| Q3 2014 | -33,889 | Reduce 28.68% | 84,276 | $97.32 |
| Q4 2014 | +326,254 | Add 387.13% | 410,530 | $110.70 |
| Q1 2015 | +413,380 | Add 100.69% | 823,910 | $91.01 |
| Q2 2015 | +16,632 | Add 2.02% | 840,542 | $78.42 |
| Q3 2015 | -93,957 | Reduce 11.18% | 746,585 | $79.44 |
| Q4 2015 | +211,769 | Add 28.37% | 958,354 | $60.05 |
| Q1 2016 | +253,938 | Add 26.50% | 1.21 M | $47.24 |
| Q2 2016 | -274,018 | Reduce 22.60% | 938,274 | $47.26 |
| Q3 2016 | -938,274 | Sold Out | 938,274 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +303,942 | New Buy | 303,942 | $82.53 |
| Q2 2017 | +98,754 | Add 32.49% | 402,696 | $88.60 |
| Q3 2017 | +56,423 | Add 14.01% | 459,119 | $86.40 |
| Q4 2017 | +149,161 | Add 32.49% | 608,280 | $79.53 |
| Q1 2018 | -409,553 | Reduce 67.33% | 198,727 | $92.27 |
| Q2 2018 | -166,080 | Reduce 83.57% | 32,647 | $77.40 |
| Q3 2018 | +450,619 | Add 1380.28% | 483,266 | $58.54 |
| Q4 2018 | +117,958 | Add 24.41% | 601,224 | $36.97 |
| Q1 2019 | -392,286 | Reduce 65.25% | 208,938 | $48.06 |
| Q2 2019 | -208,938 | Sold Out | 208,938 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +56,724 | New Buy | 56,724 | $44.14 |
| Q3 2020 | -28,832 | Reduce 50.83% | 27,892 | $36.53 |
| Q4 2020 | -27,892 | Sold Out | 27,892 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +22,866 | New Buy | 22,866 | $66.74 |
| Q2 2021 | -22,866 | Sold Out | 22,866 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +52,172 | New Buy | 52,172 | $56.45 |
| Q4 2021 | -1,739 | Reduce 3.33% | 50,433 | $65.22 |
| Q1 2022 | +30,958 | Add 61.38% | 81,391 | $49.65 |
| Q2 2022 | +59,824 | Add 73.50% | 141,215 | $44.83 |
| Q3 2022 | -32,236 | Reduce 22.83% | 108,979 | $32.55 |
| Q4 2022 | -78,504 | Reduce 72.04% | 30,475 | $31.55 |
| Q1 2023 | -10,244 | Reduce 33.61% | 20,231 | $37.67 |
| Q2 2023 | +19,365 | Add 95.72% | 39,596 | $37.93 |
| Q3 2023 | +16,553 | Add 41.80% | 56,149 | $45.63 |
| Q4 2023 | +2,190 | Add 3.90% | 58,339 | $52.37 |
| Q1 2024 | +14,796 | Add 25.36% | 73,135 | $68.24 |
| Q2 2024 | +26,656 | Add 36.45% | 99,791 | $75.77 |
| Q3 2024 | +112,554 | Add 112.79% | 212,345 | $68.29 |
| Q4 2024 | +109,583 | Add 51.61% | 321,928 | $59.63 |
| Q1 2025 | +44,925 | Add 13.95% | 366,853 | $40.43 |
| Q2 2025 | +138,302 | Add 37.70% | 505,155 | $63.99 |
| Q3 2025 | +26,579 | Add 5.26% | 531,734 | $120.06 |
Joel Greenblatt's Western Digital Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Western Digital Corporation (WDC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 195,778 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 Western Digital Corporation (WDC) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Western Digital Corporation (WDC) was in Q3 2018, adding 483,266 shares worth $28.29 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 531,734 shares of Western Digital Corporation (WDC), valued at approximately $63.84 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) represents approximately 0.28% 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 Western Digital Corporation (WDC) was 1,212,292 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.