Joel Greenblatt's SBUX Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 38,413 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) worth $3.25 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in SBUX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 126,746 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 124,558 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2013 | +13,226 | New Buy | 13,226 | $39.17 |
| Q1 2014 | -810 | Reduce 6.12% | 12,416 | $36.73 |
| Q2 2014 | -12,416 | Sold Out | 12,416 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +103,286 | New Buy | 103,286 | $37.73 |
| Q4 2014 | -81,662 | Reduce 79.06% | 21,624 | $41.02 |
| Q1 2015 | -21,624 | Sold Out | 21,624 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +20,496 | New Buy | 20,496 | $55.52 |
| Q1 2017 | -20,496 | Sold Out | 20,496 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +4,493 | New Buy | 4,493 | $53.64 |
| Q4 2017 | -4,493 | Sold Out | 4,493 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +38,531 | New Buy | 38,531 | $64.39 |
| Q1 2019 | -9,177 | Reduce 23.82% | 29,354 | $74.33 |
| Q2 2019 | +14,449 | Add 49.22% | 43,803 | $83.83 |
| Q3 2019 | +126,746 | Add 289.35% | 170,549 | $88.42 |
| Q4 2019 | -124,558 | Reduce 73.03% | 45,991 | $87.93 |
| Q1 2020 | +31,629 | Add 68.77% | 77,620 | $65.74 |
| Q2 2020 | -49,413 | Reduce 63.66% | 28,207 | $73.60 |
| Q3 2020 | -24,522 | Reduce 86.94% | 3,685 | $86.02 |
| Q4 2020 | +63 | Add 1.71% | 3,748 | $106.99 |
| Q1 2021 | -964 | Reduce 25.72% | 2,784 | $109.20 |
| Q2 2021 | +33,127 | Add 1189.91% | 35,911 | $111.80 |
| Q3 2021 | -9,167 | Reduce 25.53% | 26,744 | $110.31 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,256 | Reduce 64.52% | 9,488 | $116.99 |
| Q1 2022 | +58,369 | Add 615.19% | 67,857 | $90.97 |
| Q2 2022 | +65,023 | Add 95.82% | 132,880 | $76.39 |
| Q3 2022 | -62,277 | Reduce 46.87% | 70,603 | $84.26 |
| Q4 2022 | -12,098 | Reduce 17.14% | 58,505 | $99.20 |
| Q1 2023 | +8,226 | Add 14.06% | 66,731 | $104.13 |
| Q2 2023 | -13,421 | Reduce 20.11% | 53,310 | $99.06 |
| Q3 2023 | -24,637 | Reduce 46.21% | 28,673 | $91.27 |
| Q4 2023 | +42,301 | Add 147.53% | 70,974 | $96.01 |
| Q1 2024 | -12,767 | Reduce 17.99% | 58,207 | $91.39 |
| Q2 2024 | -35,083 | Reduce 60.27% | 23,124 | $77.85 |
| Q3 2024 | -58 | Reduce 0.25% | 23,066 | $97.49 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,653 | Reduce 7.17% | 21,413 | $91.25 |
| Q1 2025 | +6,628 | Add 30.95% | 28,041 | $98.09 |
| Q2 2025 | -4,507 | Reduce 16.07% | 23,534 | $91.63 |
| Q3 2025 | +14,879 | Add 63.22% | 38,413 | $84.60 |
Joel Greenblatt's Starbucks Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in Q4 2013, acquiring 13,226 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) for 48 quarters since Q4 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was in Q3 2019, adding 170,549 shares worth $15.08 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 38,413 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), valued at approximately $3.25 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 0.01% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was 170,549 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.