Cliff Asness's MIDD Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 60,098 shares of The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) worth $7.99 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 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 Q3 2020, adding 40,056 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +5,271 | Add 0.00% | 5,268 | $42.71 |
| Q2 2013 | +4,071 | Add 0.00% | 4,068 | $56.78 |
| Q3 2013 | +300 | Add 7.37% | 4,368 | $69.60 |
| Q4 2013 | +900 | Add 20.60% | 5,268 | $79.92 |
| Q1 2014 | +17,400 | Add 330.30% | 22,668 | $88.05 |
| Q2 2014 | +600 | Add 2.65% | 23,268 | $82.73 |
| Q3 2014 | +23,700 | Add 101.86% | 46,968 | $88.12 |
| Q4 2014 | -30,679 | Reduce 65.32% | 16,289 | $99.09 |
| Q1 2015 | +21,300 | Add 130.76% | 37,589 | $102.66 |
| Q2 2015 | -9,004 | Reduce 23.95% | 28,585 | $112.23 |
| Q3 2015 | -15,964 | Reduce 55.85% | 12,621 | $105.22 |
| Q4 2015 | +11,221 | Add 88.91% | 23,842 | $107.88 |
| Q1 2016 | -18,935 | Reduce 79.42% | 4,907 | $106.79 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,891 | Add 140.43% | 11,798 | $123.58 |
| Q4 2016 | -6,891 | Reduce 58.41% | 4,907 | $128.80 |
| Q2 2017 | +156 | Add 3.18% | 5,063 | $121.47 |
| Q3 2017 | +2,644 | Add 52.22% | 7,707 | $128.20 |
| Q4 2017 | -2,511 | Reduce 32.58% | 5,196 | $134.91 |
| Q1 2018 | -256 | Reduce 4.93% | 4,940 | $123.89 |
| Q2 2018 | -4,940 | Sold Out | 4,940 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +1,947 | New Buy | 1,947 | $129.43 |
| Q2 2019 | +822 | Add 42.22% | 2,769 | $132.90 |
| Q3 2019 | +2,542 | Add 91.80% | 5,311 | $116.93 |
| Q4 2019 | -590 | Reduce 11.11% | 4,721 | $109.51 |
| Q1 2020 | +9,250 | Add 195.93% | 13,971 | $56.90 |
| Q2 2020 | +4,874 | Add 34.89% | 18,845 | $78.96 |
| Q3 2020 | +40,056 | Add 212.56% | 58,901 | $89.71 |
| Q4 2020 | -25,968 | Reduce 44.09% | 32,933 | $128.87 |
| Q1 2021 | -10,672 | Reduce 32.41% | 22,261 | $165.76 |
| Q2 2021 | +977 | Add 4.39% | 23,238 | $171.10 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,782 | Reduce 11.97% | 20,456 | $170.51 |
| Q4 2021 | +3,009 | Add 14.71% | 23,465 | $196.76 |
| Q1 2022 | -17,004 | Reduce 72.47% | 6,461 | $163.91 |
| Q2 2022 | -4,787 | Reduce 74.09% | 1,674 | $122.46 |
| Q3 2022 | +559 | Add 33.39% | 2,233 | $128.08 |
| Q4 2022 | -547 | Reduce 24.50% | 1,686 | $133.89 |
| Q1 2023 | +31,397 | Add 1862.22% | 33,083 | $144.82 |
| Q2 2023 | +23,009 | Add 69.55% | 56,092 | $147.83 |
| Q3 2023 | +24,830 | Add 44.27% | 80,922 | $128.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -27,647 | Reduce 34.16% | 53,275 | $147.17 |
| Q1 2024 | -9,473 | Reduce 17.78% | 43,802 | $160.29 |
| Q2 2024 | +18,228 | Add 41.61% | 62,030 | $122.61 |
| Q3 2024 | -2,911 | Reduce 4.69% | 59,119 | $139.13 |
| Q4 2024 | +12,929 | Add 21.87% | 72,048 | $135.45 |
| Q1 2025 | -15,200 | Reduce 21.10% | 56,848 | $150.69 |
| Q2 2025 | -401 | Reduce 0.71% | 56,447 | $144.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,651 | Add 6.47% | 60,098 | $132.87 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) was in Q3 2020, adding 58,901 shares worth $5.28 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 60,098 shares of The Middleby Corporation (MIDD), valued at approximately $7.99 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) was 80,922 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2023. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.