Tom Gayner's MCO Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 213,890 shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO) worth $109.27 M, representing 0.87% 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, Tom Gayner has maintained a long-term strategic position in MCO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 29,600 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 90,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's Moody's Corporation (MCO) Holding Value Over Time
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Quarterly Moody's Corporation (MCO) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +155,401 | Add 0.00% | 155,400 | $60.93 |
| Q4 2013 | +22,000 | Add 14.16% | 177,400 | $78.47 |
| Q1 2014 | +29,600 | Add 16.69% | 207,000 | $79.32 |
| Q2 2014 | +20,000 | Add 9.66% | 227,000 | $87.66 |
| Q3 2014 | +15,000 | Add 6.61% | 242,000 | $94.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +12,000 | Add 4.96% | 254,000 | $95.81 |
| Q1 2015 | +13,000 | Add 5.12% | 267,000 | $103.80 |
| Q2 2015 | +11,000 | Add 4.12% | 278,000 | $107.96 |
| Q3 2015 | +12,000 | Add 4.32% | 290,000 | $98.20 |
| Q1 2018 | -90,000 | Reduce 31.03% | 200,000 | $161.30 |
| Q4 2018 | +100 | Add 0.05% | 200,100 | $140.04 |
| Q1 2019 | +930 | Add 0.46% | 201,030 | $181.09 |
| Q2 2019 | +50 | Add 0.02% | 201,080 | $195.31 |
| Q3 2019 | +5,250 | Add 2.61% | 206,330 | $204.83 |
| Q4 2019 | +3,450 | Add 1.67% | 209,780 | $237.41 |
| Q1 2020 | +1,300 | Add 0.62% | 211,080 | $211.50 |
| Q4 2020 | +20 | Add 0.01% | 211,100 | $290.24 |
| Q1 2021 | +140 | Add 0.07% | 211,240 | $298.61 |
| Q1 2022 | +1,750 | Add 0.83% | 212,990 | $337.41 |
| Q3 2022 | +500 | Add 0.23% | 213,490 | $243.11 |
| Q4 2022 | +400 | Add 0.19% | 213,890 | $278.62 |
Tom Gayner's Moody's Corporation Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased Moody's Corporation (MCO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 155,400 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner has held Moody's Corporation (MCO) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to Moody's Corporation (MCO) was in Q2 2013, adding 155,400 shares worth $9.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 213,890 shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO), valued at approximately $109.27 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Moody's Corporation (MCO) represents approximately 0.87% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in Moody's Corporation (MCO) was 290,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015.