Cliff Asness's BLMN Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 3.27 M shares of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) worth $17.66 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in BLMN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 2.8 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 236,811 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.8 M | Add 589.15% | 3.27 M | $5.40 |
| Q4 2025 | -236,811 | Reduce 33.29% | 474,500 | $6.17 |
| Q3 2025 | +184,338 | Add 34.98% | 711,311 | $7.17 |
| Q2 2025 | -64,400 | Reduce 10.89% | 526,973 | $8.61 |
| Q1 2025 | +360,450 | Add 156.09% | 591,373 | $7.17 |
| Q4 2024 | -36,600 | Reduce 13.68% | 230,923 | $12.21 |
| Q3 2024 | -37,349 | Reduce 12.25% | 267,523 | $16.53 |
| Q2 2024 | +59,353 | Add 24.17% | 304,872 | $19.23 |
| Q1 2024 | -71,025 | Reduce 22.44% | 245,519 | $28.68 |
| Q4 2023 | +8,560 | Add 2.78% | 316,544 | $28.15 |
| Q3 2023 | -32,647 | Reduce 9.58% | 307,984 | $24.59 |
| Q2 2023 | +23,363 | Add 7.36% | 340,631 | $26.89 |
| Q1 2023 | +63,201 | Add 24.88% | 317,268 | $25.65 |
| Q4 2022 | +132,317 | Add 108.68% | 254,067 | $20.12 |
| Q3 2022 | +62,837 | Add 106.66% | 121,750 | $18.33 |
| Q2 2022 | +332 | Add 0.57% | 58,913 | $16.62 |
| Q1 2022 | -23,166 | Reduce 28.34% | 58,581 | $21.94 |
| Q4 2021 | +48,402 | Add 145.16% | 81,747 | $20.98 |
| Q3 2021 | +12,641 | Add 61.06% | 33,345 | $25.01 |
| Q2 2021 | +20,704 | New Buy | 20,704 | $27.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -154,092 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | -12,596 | Reduce 7.56% | 154,092 | $7.14 |
| Q4 2019 | -148,711 | Reduce 47.15% | 166,688 | $22.07 |
| Q3 2019 | -229,736 | Reduce 42.14% | 315,399 | $18.93 |
| Q2 2019 | -165,577 | Reduce 23.30% | 545,135 | $18.91 |
| Q1 2019 | +25,637 | Add 3.74% | 710,712 | $20.45 |
| Q4 2018 | +202,997 | Add 42.11% | 685,075 | $17.89 |
| Q3 2018 | +169,780 | Add 54.36% | 482,078 | $19.79 |
| Q2 2018 | +65,973 | Add 26.78% | 312,298 | $20.10 |
| Q1 2018 | +35,446 | Add 16.81% | 246,325 | $24.28 |
| Q4 2017 | -9,634 | Reduce 4.37% | 210,879 | $21.34 |
| Q3 2017 | -9,270 | Reduce 4.03% | 220,513 | $17.60 |
| Q2 2017 | +113,562 | Add 97.71% | 229,783 | $21.23 |
| Q1 2017 | -4,572 | Reduce 3.78% | 116,221 | $19.73 |
| Q4 2016 | +16,413 | Add 15.72% | 120,793 | $18.03 |
| Q3 2016 | +31,708 | Add 43.63% | 104,380 | $17.24 |
| Q2 2016 | -1,553 | Reduce 2.09% | 72,672 | $17.87 |
| Q1 2016 | -18,153 | Reduce 19.65% | 74,225 | $16.87 |
| Q4 2015 | -69,442 | Reduce 42.91% | 92,378 | $16.89 |
| Q3 2015 | +20,697 | Add 14.67% | 161,820 | $18.18 |
| Q2 2015 | -14,903 | Reduce 9.55% | 141,123 | $21.35 |
| Q1 2015 | +28,300 | Add 22.16% | 156,026 | $24.34 |
| Q4 2014 | +81,800 | Add 178.11% | 127,726 | $24.76 |
| Q3 2014 | +34,300 | Add 295.03% | 45,926 | $18.33 |
| Q2 2014 | -49,519 | Reduce 80.99% | 11,626 | $22.45 |
| Q1 2014 | +61,145 | New Buy | 61,145 | $24.11 |
Cliff Asness's Bloomin' Brands Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) in Q1 2014, acquiring 61,145 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) for 46 quarters since Q1 2014.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) was in Q1 2026, adding 3,270,037 shares worth $17.66 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 3,270,037 shares of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN), valued at approximately $17.66 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) was 3,270,037 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.