Cliff Asness's SBUX Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 76,949 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) worth $6.5 M, representing 0.00% 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 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +103,144 | Add 0.00% | 103,142 | $26.81 |
| Q2 2013 | +562,238 | Add 0.00% | 562,236 | $32.74 |
| Q3 2013 | +631,546 | Add 112.33% | 1.19 M | $38.49 |
| Q4 2013 | +1.32 M | Add 110.47% | 2.51 M | $39.20 |
| Q1 2014 | -101,600 | Reduce 4.04% | 2.41 M | $36.69 |
| Q2 2014 | -199,400 | Reduce 8.27% | 2.21 M | $38.69 |
| Q3 2014 | -886,424 | Reduce 40.08% | 1.33 M | $37.73 |
| Q4 2014 | -675,086 | Reduce 50.94% | 650,050 | $41.03 |
| Q1 2015 | -373,098 | Reduce 57.40% | 276,952 | $47.35 |
| Q2 2015 | +402,495 | Add 145.33% | 679,447 | $53.62 |
| Q3 2015 | +640,383 | Add 94.25% | 1.32 M | $56.84 |
| Q4 2015 | -457,659 | Reduce 34.68% | 862,171 | $60.03 |
| Q1 2016 | -101,962 | Reduce 11.83% | 760,209 | $59.70 |
| Q2 2016 | -131,250 | Reduce 17.26% | 628,959 | $57.12 |
| Q3 2016 | -151,048 | Reduce 24.02% | 477,911 | $54.14 |
| Q4 2016 | +137,659 | Add 28.80% | 615,570 | $55.52 |
| Q1 2017 | +163,841 | Add 26.62% | 779,411 | $58.39 |
| Q2 2017 | +598,889 | Add 76.84% | 1.38 M | $58.31 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.23 M | Add 89.10% | 2.61 M | $53.84 |
| Q4 2017 | -238,112 | Reduce 9.14% | 2.37 M | $57.43 |
| Q1 2018 | -651,761 | Reduce 27.52% | 1.72 M | $57.89 |
| Q2 2018 | -466,864 | Reduce 27.20% | 1.25 M | $48.85 |
| Q3 2018 | -805,340 | Reduce 64.44% | 444,329 | $56.84 |
| Q4 2018 | +558,551 | Add 125.71% | 1 M | $64.40 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.65 M | Add 264.18% | 3.65 M | $74.34 |
| Q2 2019 | +194,009 | Add 5.31% | 3.85 M | $83.83 |
| Q3 2019 | +941,866 | Add 24.49% | 4.79 M | $88.42 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,821 | Reduce 0.31% | 4.77 M | $87.66 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.77 M | Reduce 37.06% | 3 M | $65.74 |
| Q2 2020 | -2.72 M | Reduce 90.61% | 282,238 | $73.33 |
| Q3 2020 | -235,106 | Reduce 83.30% | 47,132 | $85.93 |
| Q4 2020 | +19,821 | Add 42.05% | 66,953 | $106.63 |
| Q1 2021 | +19,862 | Add 29.67% | 86,815 | $109.27 |
| Q2 2021 | +116,248 | Add 133.90% | 203,063 | $111.66 |
| Q3 2021 | +85,305 | Add 42.01% | 288,368 | $110.31 |
| Q4 2021 | -91,276 | Reduce 31.65% | 197,092 | $116.67 |
| Q1 2022 | +387,391 | Add 196.55% | 584,483 | $90.97 |
| Q2 2022 | +273,350 | Add 46.77% | 857,833 | $75.20 |
| Q3 2022 | -579,615 | Reduce 67.57% | 278,218 | $84.26 |
| Q4 2022 | -133,187 | Reduce 47.87% | 145,031 | $98.62 |
| Q1 2023 | +182,869 | Add 126.09% | 327,900 | $103.57 |
| Q2 2023 | +345,337 | Add 105.32% | 673,237 | $99.06 |
| Q3 2023 | -248,988 | Reduce 36.98% | 424,249 | $91.27 |
| Q4 2023 | +366,066 | Add 86.29% | 790,315 | $96.01 |
| Q1 2024 | -367,417 | Reduce 46.49% | 422,898 | $91.39 |
| Q2 2024 | -204,339 | Reduce 48.32% | 218,559 | $77.83 |
| Q3 2024 | -114,987 | Reduce 52.61% | 103,572 | $97.20 |
| Q4 2024 | -9,677 | Reduce 9.34% | 93,895 | $91.25 |
| Q1 2025 | +44,272 | Add 47.15% | 138,167 | $96.48 |
| Q2 2025 | -70,642 | Reduce 51.13% | 67,525 | $91.63 |
| Q3 2025 | +9,424 | Add 13.96% | 76,949 | $84.53 |
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 52 quarters since Q4 2012. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was in Q1 2019, adding 3,652,289 shares worth $271.51 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 76,949 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), valued at approximately $6.5 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) represents approximately 0.00% 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 Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was 4,788,164 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.