Cliff Asness's MIDD Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 182,016 shares of The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) worth $27.06 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in MIDD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2025, adding 121,918 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 30,679 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +121,918 | Add 202.87% | 182,016 | $148.67 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,651 | Add 6.47% | 60,098 | $132.87 |
| Q2 2025 | -401 | Reduce 0.71% | 56,447 | $144.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -15,200 | Reduce 21.10% | 56,848 | $150.69 |
| Q4 2024 | +12,929 | Add 21.87% | 72,048 | $135.45 |
| Q3 2024 | -2,911 | Reduce 4.69% | 59,119 | $139.13 |
| Q2 2024 | +18,228 | Add 41.61% | 62,030 | $122.61 |
| Q1 2024 | -9,473 | Reduce 17.78% | 43,802 | $160.29 |
| Q4 2023 | -27,647 | Reduce 34.16% | 53,275 | $147.17 |
| Q3 2023 | +24,830 | Add 44.27% | 80,922 | $128.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +23,009 | Add 69.55% | 56,092 | $147.83 |
| Q1 2023 | +31,397 | Add 1862.22% | 33,083 | $144.82 |
| Q4 2022 | -547 | Reduce 24.50% | 1,686 | $133.89 |
| Q3 2022 | +559 | Add 33.39% | 2,233 | $128.08 |
| Q2 2022 | -4,787 | Reduce 74.09% | 1,674 | $122.46 |
| Q1 2022 | -17,004 | Reduce 72.47% | 6,461 | $163.91 |
| Q4 2021 | +3,009 | Add 14.71% | 23,465 | $196.76 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,782 | Reduce 11.97% | 20,456 | $170.51 |
| Q2 2021 | +977 | Add 4.39% | 23,238 | $171.10 |
| Q1 2021 | -10,672 | Reduce 32.41% | 22,261 | $165.76 |
| Q4 2020 | -25,968 | Reduce 44.09% | 32,933 | $128.87 |
| Q3 2020 | +40,056 | Add 212.56% | 58,901 | $89.71 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,874 | Add 34.89% | 18,845 | $78.96 |
| Q1 2020 | +9,250 | Add 195.93% | 13,971 | $56.90 |
| Q4 2019 | -590 | Reduce 11.11% | 4,721 | $109.51 |
| Q3 2019 | +2,542 | Add 91.80% | 5,311 | $116.93 |
| Q2 2019 | +822 | Add 42.22% | 2,769 | $132.90 |
| Q3 2018 | +1,947 | New Buy | 1,947 | $129.43 |
| Q2 2018 | -4,940 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -256 | Reduce 4.93% | 4,940 | $123.89 |
| Q4 2017 | -2,511 | Reduce 32.58% | 5,196 | $134.91 |
| Q3 2017 | +2,644 | Add 52.22% | 7,707 | $128.20 |
| Q2 2017 | +156 | Add 3.18% | 5,063 | $121.47 |
| Q4 2016 | -6,891 | Reduce 58.41% | 4,907 | $128.80 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,891 | Add 140.43% | 11,798 | $123.58 |
| Q1 2016 | -18,935 | Reduce 79.42% | 4,907 | $106.79 |
| Q4 2015 | +11,221 | Add 88.91% | 23,842 | $107.88 |
| Q3 2015 | -15,964 | Reduce 55.85% | 12,621 | $105.22 |
| Q2 2015 | -9,004 | Reduce 23.95% | 28,585 | $112.23 |
| Q1 2015 | +21,300 | Add 130.76% | 37,589 | $102.66 |
| Q4 2014 | -30,679 | Reduce 65.32% | 16,289 | $99.09 |
| Q3 2014 | +23,700 | Add 101.86% | 46,968 | $88.12 |
| Q2 2014 | +600 | Add 2.65% | 23,268 | $82.73 |
| Q1 2014 | +17,400 | Add 330.30% | 22,668 | $88.05 |
| Q4 2013 | +900 | Add 20.60% | 5,268 | $79.92 |
| Q3 2013 | +300 | Add 7.37% | 4,368 | $69.60 |
| Q2 2013 | +4,068 | Add 0.00% | 4,068 | $56.78 |
| Q4 2012 | +5,268 | Add 0.00% | 5,268 | $42.71 |
Cliff Asness's The Middleby Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) in Q4 2012, acquiring 5,268 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 The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) was in Q4 2025, adding 182,016 shares worth $27.06 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 182,016 shares of The Middleby Corporation (MIDD), valued at approximately $27.06 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) 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 The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) was 182,016 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2025.