Cliff Asness's SBUX Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 103,731 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) worth $8.74 M, representing 0.00% 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 SBUX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 2.65 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 2.72 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +26,782 | Add 34.80% | 103,731 | $84.21 |
| Q3 2025 | +9,424 | Add 13.96% | 76,949 | $84.53 |
| Q2 2025 | -70,642 | Reduce 51.13% | 67,525 | $91.63 |
| Q1 2025 | +44,272 | Add 47.15% | 138,167 | $96.48 |
| Q4 2024 | -9,677 | Reduce 9.34% | 93,895 | $91.25 |
| Q3 2024 | -114,987 | Reduce 52.61% | 103,572 | $97.20 |
| Q2 2024 | -204,339 | Reduce 48.32% | 218,559 | $77.83 |
| Q1 2024 | -367,417 | Reduce 46.49% | 422,898 | $91.39 |
| Q4 2023 | +366,066 | Add 86.29% | 790,315 | $96.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -248,988 | Reduce 36.98% | 424,249 | $91.27 |
| Q2 2023 | +345,337 | Add 105.32% | 673,237 | $99.06 |
| Q1 2023 | +182,869 | Add 126.09% | 327,900 | $103.57 |
| Q4 2022 | -133,187 | Reduce 47.87% | 145,031 | $98.62 |
| Q3 2022 | -579,615 | Reduce 67.57% | 278,218 | $84.26 |
| Q2 2022 | +273,350 | Add 46.77% | 857,833 | $75.20 |
| Q1 2022 | +387,391 | Add 196.55% | 584,483 | $90.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -91,276 | Reduce 31.65% | 197,092 | $116.67 |
| Q3 2021 | +85,305 | Add 42.01% | 288,368 | $110.31 |
| Q2 2021 | +116,248 | Add 133.90% | 203,063 | $111.66 |
| Q1 2021 | +19,862 | Add 29.67% | 86,815 | $109.27 |
| Q4 2020 | +19,821 | Add 42.05% | 66,953 | $106.63 |
| Q3 2020 | -235,106 | Reduce 83.30% | 47,132 | $85.93 |
| Q2 2020 | -2.72 M | Reduce 90.61% | 282,238 | $73.33 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.77 M | Reduce 37.06% | 3 M | $65.74 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,821 | Reduce 0.31% | 4.77 M | $87.66 |
| Q3 2019 | +941,866 | Add 24.49% | 4.79 M | $88.42 |
| Q2 2019 | +194,009 | Add 5.31% | 3.85 M | $83.83 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.65 M | Add 264.18% | 3.65 M | $74.34 |
| Q4 2018 | +558,551 | Add 125.71% | 1 M | $64.40 |
| Q3 2018 | -805,340 | Reduce 64.44% | 444,329 | $56.84 |
| Q2 2018 | -466,864 | Reduce 27.20% | 1.25 M | $48.85 |
| Q1 2018 | -651,761 | Reduce 27.52% | 1.72 M | $57.89 |
| Q4 2017 | -238,112 | Reduce 9.14% | 2.37 M | $57.43 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.23 M | Add 89.10% | 2.61 M | $53.84 |
| Q2 2017 | +598,889 | Add 76.84% | 1.38 M | $58.31 |
| Q1 2017 | +163,841 | Add 26.62% | 779,411 | $58.39 |
| Q4 2016 | +137,659 | Add 28.80% | 615,570 | $55.52 |
| Q3 2016 | -151,048 | Reduce 24.02% | 477,911 | $54.14 |
| Q2 2016 | -131,250 | Reduce 17.26% | 628,959 | $57.12 |
| Q1 2016 | -101,962 | Reduce 11.83% | 760,209 | $59.70 |
| Q4 2015 | -457,659 | Reduce 34.68% | 862,171 | $60.03 |
| Q3 2015 | +640,383 | Add 94.25% | 1.32 M | $56.84 |
| Q2 2015 | +402,495 | Add 145.33% | 679,447 | $53.62 |
| Q1 2015 | -373,098 | Reduce 57.40% | 276,952 | $47.35 |
| Q4 2014 | -675,086 | Reduce 50.94% | 650,050 | $41.03 |
| Q3 2014 | -886,424 | Reduce 40.08% | 1.33 M | $37.73 |
| Q2 2014 | -199,400 | Reduce 8.27% | 2.21 M | $38.69 |
| Q1 2014 | -101,600 | Reduce 4.04% | 2.41 M | $36.69 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.32 M | Add 110.47% | 2.51 M | $39.20 |
| Q3 2013 | +631,546 | Add 112.33% | 1.19 M | $38.49 |
| Q2 2013 | +562,236 | Add 0.00% | 562,236 | $32.74 |
| Q4 2012 | +103,142 | Add 0.00% | 103,142 | $26.81 |
Cliff Asness's Starbucks Corporation Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in Q4 2012, acquiring 103,142 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 Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was in Q1 2019, adding 3,652,289 shares worth $271.51 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 103,731 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), valued at approximately $8.74 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was 4,788,164 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.