Tom Gayner's META Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 248,303 shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) worth $163.9 M, representing 1.31% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tom Gayner has maintained a long-term strategic position in META, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2022, adding 30,236 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 31,978 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's Meta Platforms (META) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Meta Platforms (META) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +3,500 | New Buy | 3,500 | $104.57 |
| Q1 2016 | +10,500 | Add 300.00% | 14,000 | $114.07 |
| Q2 2016 | +16,500 | Add 117.86% | 30,500 | $114.30 |
| Q3 2016 | +21,000 | Add 68.85% | 51,500 | $128.27 |
| Q4 2016 | +12,000 | Add 23.30% | 63,500 | $115.06 |
| Q1 2017 | +15,000 | Add 23.62% | 78,500 | $142.05 |
| Q2 2017 | +20,000 | Add 25.48% | 98,500 | $150.98 |
| Q3 2017 | +10,000 | Add 10.15% | 108,500 | $170.87 |
| Q1 2018 | +14,740 | Add 13.59% | 123,240 | $159.79 |
| Q2 2018 | +5,240 | Add 4.25% | 128,480 | $194.32 |
| Q3 2018 | +8,540 | Add 6.65% | 137,020 | $164.47 |
| Q4 2018 | +1,510 | Add 1.10% | 138,530 | $131.09 |
| Q1 2019 | +5,550 | Add 4.01% | 144,080 | $166.69 |
| Q2 2019 | -2,550 | Reduce 1.77% | 141,530 | $193.01 |
| Q3 2019 | +860 | Add 0.61% | 142,390 | $178.08 |
| Q4 2019 | +800 | Add 0.56% | 143,190 | $205.25 |
| Q1 2020 | +1,810 | Add 1.26% | 145,000 | $166.80 |
| Q4 2020 | +320 | Add 0.22% | 145,320 | $273.16 |
| Q1 2021 | +1,323 | Add 0.91% | 146,643 | $294.53 |
| Q2 2021 | +1,160 | Add 0.79% | 147,803 | $347.71 |
| Q1 2022 | +15,597 | Add 10.55% | 163,400 | $222.36 |
| Q2 2022 | +20,629 | Add 12.62% | 184,029 | $161.25 |
| Q3 2022 | +13,752 | Add 7.47% | 197,781 | $135.68 |
| Q4 2022 | +30,236 | Add 15.29% | 228,017 | $120.34 |
| Q1 2023 | +14,264 | Add 6.26% | 242,281 | $211.94 |
| Q2 2023 | +10,500 | Add 4.33% | 252,781 | $286.98 |
| Q3 2023 | +6,100 | Add 2.41% | 258,881 | $300.21 |
| Q4 2023 | +5,800 | Add 2.24% | 264,681 | $353.96 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,000 | Add 1.13% | 267,681 | $485.58 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,300 | Add 1.23% | 270,981 | $504.22 |
| Q3 2024 | +4,250 | Add 1.57% | 275,231 | $572.44 |
| Q4 2024 | +3,150 | Add 1.14% | 278,381 | $585.51 |
| Q1 2025 | +1,700 | Add 0.61% | 280,081 | $576.36 |
| Q2 2025 | +200 | Add 0.07% | 280,281 | $738.09 |
| Q4 2025 | -31,978 | Reduce 11.41% | 248,303 | $660.09 |
Tom Gayner's Meta Platforms Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) in Q4 2015, acquiring 3,500 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 Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) for 41 quarters since Q4 2015.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was in Q4 2022, adding 228,017 shares worth $27.44 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 248,303 shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), valued at approximately $163.9 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) represents approximately 1.31% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) was 280,281 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025.