Cliff Asness's TSN Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 6.73 M shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) worth $363.85 M, representing 0.23% 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 TSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 2.73 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 3.21 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Tyson Foods (TSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Tyson Foods (TSN) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +4.25 M | Add 0.00% | 4.25 M | $19.40 |
| Q2 2013 | +4.95 M | Add 0.00% | 4.95 M | $25.68 |
| Q3 2013 | -402,250 | Reduce 8.12% | 4.55 M | $28.28 |
| Q4 2013 | +534,148 | Add 11.74% | 5.08 M | $33.46 |
| Q1 2014 | -189,800 | Reduce 3.73% | 4.89 M | $44.01 |
| Q2 2014 | +253,700 | Add 5.18% | 5.15 M | $37.54 |
| Q3 2014 | +232,477 | Add 4.52% | 5.38 M | $39.37 |
| Q4 2014 | -2.24 M | Reduce 41.67% | 3.14 M | $40.09 |
| Q1 2015 | -2.03 M | Reduce 64.81% | 1.1 M | $38.30 |
| Q2 2015 | -482,502 | Reduce 43.69% | 621,862 | $42.63 |
| Q3 2015 | +96,647 | Add 15.54% | 718,509 | $43.10 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.51 M | Add 210.03% | 2.23 M | $53.33 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.94 M | Add 86.99% | 4.17 M | $66.66 |
| Q2 2016 | +2.73 M | Add 65.53% | 6.89 M | $66.79 |
| Q3 2016 | +726,976 | Add 10.54% | 7.62 M | $74.67 |
| Q4 2016 | +1.03 M | Add 13.45% | 8.65 M | $61.68 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.07 M | Reduce 12.33% | 7.58 M | $61.71 |
| Q2 2017 | -1.68 M | Reduce 22.22% | 5.9 M | $62.63 |
| Q3 2017 | -2.8 M | Reduce 47.50% | 3.1 M | $70.50 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.44 M | Add 78.70% | 5.53 M | $81.07 |
| Q1 2018 | +663,581 | Add 12.00% | 6.19 M | $73.82 |
| Q2 2018 | +632,411 | Add 10.21% | 6.83 M | $68.85 |
| Q3 2018 | -1.01 M | Reduce 14.84% | 5.81 M | $59.53 |
| Q4 2018 | +42,599 | Add 0.73% | 5.86 M | $53.40 |
| Q1 2019 | -393,494 | Reduce 6.72% | 5.46 M | $68.80 |
| Q2 2019 | -662,988 | Reduce 12.14% | 4.8 M | $79.80 |
| Q3 2019 | +810,362 | Add 16.88% | 5.61 M | $85.17 |
| Q4 2019 | +162,999 | Add 2.91% | 5.77 M | $90.38 |
| Q1 2020 | +387,483 | Add 6.71% | 6.16 M | $57.69 |
| Q2 2020 | -3.21 M | Reduce 52.06% | 2.95 M | $59.13 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.02 M | Reduce 34.50% | 1.93 M | $59.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -5,222 | Reduce 0.27% | 1.93 M | $63.05 |
| Q1 2021 | +455,514 | Add 23.61% | 2.39 M | $74.30 |
| Q2 2021 | -335,165 | Reduce 14.05% | 2.05 M | $73.61 |
| Q3 2021 | -533,361 | Reduce 26.02% | 1.52 M | $78.94 |
| Q4 2021 | +40,609 | Add 2.68% | 1.56 M | $86.57 |
| Q1 2022 | +172,142 | Add 11.06% | 1.73 M | $89.15 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.52 M | Add 87.74% | 3.25 M | $85.77 |
| Q3 2022 | +864,202 | Add 26.62% | 4.11 M | $65.93 |
| Q4 2022 | -168,201 | Reduce 4.09% | 3.94 M | $61.74 |
| Q1 2023 | -815,695 | Reduce 20.69% | 3.13 M | $58.29 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.47 M | Reduce 46.98% | 1.66 M | $50.76 |
| Q3 2023 | -879,163 | Reduce 53.03% | 778,686 | $50.27 |
| Q4 2023 | -504,604 | Reduce 64.80% | 274,082 | $53.61 |
| Q1 2024 | -201,212 | Reduce 73.41% | 72,870 | $58.73 |
| Q2 2024 | +118,816 | Add 163.05% | 191,686 | $56.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +27,925 | Add 14.57% | 219,611 | $59.56 |
| Q4 2024 | +104,600 | Add 47.63% | 324,211 | $57.20 |
| Q1 2025 | +2.52 M | Add 776.78% | 2.84 M | $63.65 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.16 M | Add 76.13% | 5.01 M | $55.39 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.72 M | Add 34.35% | 6.73 M | $54.09 |
Cliff Asness's Tyson Foods Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) in Q4 2012, acquiring 4,250,060 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 Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) 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 Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) was in Q2 2013, adding 4,952,560 shares worth $127.18 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 6,726,796 shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), valued at approximately $363.85 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) represents approximately 0.23% 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 Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) was 8,646,954 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.