Joel Greenblatt's SBUX Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 50,793 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) worth $4.28 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a strategic position in SBUX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +12,380 | Add 32.23% | 50,793 | $84.21 |
| Q3 2025 | +14,879 | Add 63.22% | 38,413 | $84.60 |
| Q2 2025 | -4,507 | Reduce 16.07% | 23,534 | $91.63 |
| Q1 2025 | +6,628 | Add 30.95% | 28,041 | $98.09 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,653 | Reduce 7.17% | 21,413 | $91.25 |
| Q3 2024 | -58 | Reduce 0.25% | 23,066 | $97.49 |
| Q2 2024 | -35,083 | Reduce 60.27% | 23,124 | $77.85 |
| Q1 2024 | -12,767 | Reduce 17.99% | 58,207 | $91.39 |
| Q4 2023 | +42,301 | Add 147.53% | 70,974 | $96.01 |
| Q3 2023 | -24,637 | Reduce 46.21% | 28,673 | $91.27 |
| Q2 2023 | -13,421 | Reduce 20.11% | 53,310 | $99.06 |
| Q1 2023 | +8,226 | Add 14.06% | 66,731 | $104.13 |
| Q4 2022 | -12,098 | Reduce 17.14% | 58,505 | $99.20 |
| Q3 2022 | -62,277 | Reduce 46.87% | 70,603 | $84.26 |
| Q2 2022 | +65,023 | Add 95.82% | 132,880 | $76.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +58,369 | Add 615.19% | 67,857 | $90.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,256 | Reduce 64.52% | 9,488 | $116.99 |
| Q3 2021 | -9,167 | Reduce 25.53% | 26,744 | $110.31 |
| Q2 2021 | +33,127 | Add 1189.91% | 35,911 | $111.80 |
| Q1 2021 | -964 | Reduce 25.72% | 2,784 | $109.20 |
| Q4 2020 | +63 | Add 1.71% | 3,748 | $106.99 |
| Q3 2020 | -24,522 | Reduce 86.94% | 3,685 | $86.02 |
| Q2 2020 | -49,413 | Reduce 63.66% | 28,207 | $73.60 |
| Q1 2020 | +31,629 | Add 68.77% | 77,620 | $65.74 |
| Q4 2019 | -124,558 | Reduce 73.03% | 45,991 | $87.93 |
| Q3 2019 | +126,746 | Add 289.35% | 170,549 | $88.42 |
| Q2 2019 | +14,449 | Add 49.22% | 43,803 | $83.83 |
| Q1 2019 | -9,177 | Reduce 23.82% | 29,354 | $74.33 |
| Q4 2018 | +38,531 | New Buy | 38,531 | $64.39 |
| Q4 2017 | -4,493 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +4,493 | New Buy | 4,493 | $53.64 |
| Q1 2017 | -20,496 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +20,496 | New Buy | 20,496 | $55.52 |
| Q1 2015 | -21,624 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -81,662 | Reduce 79.06% | 21,624 | $41.02 |
| Q3 2014 | +103,286 | New Buy | 103,286 | $37.73 |
| Q2 2014 | -12,416 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | -810 | Reduce 6.12% | 12,416 | $36.73 |
| Q4 2013 | +13,226 | New Buy | 13,226 | $39.17 |
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 39 quarters since Q4 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was in Q3 2019, adding 170,549 shares worth $15.08 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 50,793 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), valued at approximately $4.28 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) represents approximately 0.02% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was 170,549 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019.