Joel Greenblatt's WDC Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 506,754 shares of Western Digital Corporation (WDC) worth $87.3 M, representing 0.32% 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, 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 Q3 2016, reducing 938,274 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -24,980 | Reduce 4.70% | 506,754 | $172.27 |
| Q3 2025 | +26,579 | Add 5.26% | 531,734 | $120.06 |
| Q2 2025 | +138,302 | Add 37.70% | 505,155 | $63.99 |
| Q1 2025 | +44,925 | Add 13.95% | 366,853 | $40.43 |
| Q4 2024 | +109,583 | Add 51.61% | 321,928 | $59.63 |
| Q3 2024 | +112,554 | Add 112.79% | 212,345 | $68.29 |
| Q2 2024 | +26,656 | Add 36.45% | 99,791 | $75.77 |
| Q1 2024 | +14,796 | Add 25.36% | 73,135 | $68.24 |
| Q4 2023 | +2,190 | Add 3.90% | 58,339 | $52.37 |
| Q3 2023 | +16,553 | Add 41.80% | 56,149 | $45.63 |
| Q2 2023 | +19,365 | Add 95.72% | 39,596 | $37.93 |
| Q1 2023 | -10,244 | Reduce 33.61% | 20,231 | $37.67 |
| Q4 2022 | -78,504 | Reduce 72.04% | 30,475 | $31.55 |
| Q3 2022 | -32,236 | Reduce 22.83% | 108,979 | $32.55 |
| Q2 2022 | +59,824 | Add 73.50% | 141,215 | $44.83 |
| Q1 2022 | +30,958 | Add 61.38% | 81,391 | $49.65 |
| Q4 2021 | -1,739 | Reduce 3.33% | 50,433 | $65.22 |
| Q3 2021 | +52,172 | New Buy | 52,172 | $56.45 |
| Q2 2021 | -22,866 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +22,866 | New Buy | 22,866 | $66.74 |
| Q4 2020 | -27,892 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -28,832 | Reduce 50.83% | 27,892 | $36.53 |
| Q2 2020 | +56,724 | New Buy | 56,724 | $44.14 |
| Q2 2019 | -208,938 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -392,286 | Reduce 65.25% | 208,938 | $48.06 |
| Q4 2018 | +117,958 | Add 24.41% | 601,224 | $36.97 |
| Q3 2018 | +450,619 | Add 1380.28% | 483,266 | $58.54 |
| Q2 2018 | -166,080 | Reduce 83.57% | 32,647 | $77.40 |
| Q1 2018 | -409,553 | Reduce 67.33% | 198,727 | $92.27 |
| Q4 2017 | +149,161 | Add 32.49% | 608,280 | $79.53 |
| Q3 2017 | +56,423 | Add 14.01% | 459,119 | $86.40 |
| Q2 2017 | +98,754 | Add 32.49% | 402,696 | $88.60 |
| Q1 2017 | +303,942 | New Buy | 303,942 | $82.53 |
| Q3 2016 | -938,274 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | -274,018 | Reduce 22.60% | 938,274 | $47.26 |
| Q1 2016 | +253,938 | Add 26.50% | 1.21 M | $47.24 |
| Q4 2015 | +211,769 | Add 28.37% | 958,354 | $60.05 |
| Q3 2015 | -93,957 | Reduce 11.18% | 746,585 | $79.44 |
| Q2 2015 | +16,632 | Add 2.02% | 840,542 | $78.42 |
| Q1 2015 | +413,380 | Add 100.69% | 823,910 | $91.01 |
| Q4 2014 | +326,254 | Add 387.13% | 410,530 | $110.70 |
| Q3 2014 | -33,889 | Reduce 28.68% | 84,276 | $97.32 |
| Q2 2014 | -74,130 | Reduce 38.55% | 118,165 | $92.30 |
| Q1 2014 | +54,977 | Add 40.04% | 192,295 | $91.82 |
| Q4 2013 | -52,392 | Reduce 27.62% | 137,318 | $83.90 |
| Q3 2013 | -6,068 | Reduce 3.10% | 189,710 | $63.40 |
| Q2 2013 | +195,778 | Add 0.00% | 195,778 | $62.09 |
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 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Western Digital Corporation (WDC) was in Q3 2018, adding 483,266 shares worth $28.29 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 506,754 shares of Western Digital Corporation (WDC), valued at approximately $87.3 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) represents approximately 0.32% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Western Digital Corporation (WDC) was 1,212,292 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2016.