John Hussman's SBUX Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 31,500 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) worth $2.65 M, representing 0.64% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in SBUX, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 250,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2014, reducing 500,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +31,500 | New Buy | 31,500 | $84.21 |
| Q3 2025 | -21,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +21,000 | New Buy | 21,000 | $91.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -31,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2023 | -10,500 | Reduce 25.00% | 31,500 | $96.01 |
| Q3 2023 | +10,700 | Add 34.19% | 42,000 | $91.27 |
| Q2 2023 | +12,700 | Add 68.28% | 31,300 | $99.06 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,200 | Reduce 25.00% | 18,600 | $104.13 |
| Q3 2022 | -37,200 | Reduce 60.00% | 24,800 | $84.27 |
| Q2 2022 | +41,200 | Add 198.08% | 62,000 | $76.39 |
| Q1 2022 | +20,800 | New Buy | 20,800 | $90.96 |
| Q4 2020 | -15,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | -25,450 | Reduce 62.45% | 15,300 | $85.95 |
| Q2 2020 | -15,450 | Reduce 27.49% | 40,750 | $73.60 |
| Q1 2020 | +5,200 | Add 10.20% | 56,200 | $65.75 |
| Q4 2019 | +10,000 | Add 24.39% | 51,000 | $87.92 |
| Q3 2019 | -9,000 | Reduce 18.00% | 41,000 | $88.41 |
| Q4 2018 | +50,000 | New Buy | 50,000 | $64.40 |
| Q3 2016 | -200,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +100,000 | Add 100.00% | 200,000 | $59.70 |
| Q4 2015 | +100,000 | New Buy | 100,000 | $60.03 |
| Q2 2014 | -500,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +250,000 | Add 100.00% | 500,000 | $36.69 |
| Q4 2013 | +250,000 | New Buy | 250,000 | $39.20 |
John Hussman's Starbucks Corporation Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) in Q4 2013, acquiring 250,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) for 30 quarters since Q4 2013.
John Hussman's largest addition to Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was in Q4 2013, adding 250,000 shares worth $9.8 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 31,500 shares of Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), valued at approximately $2.65 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) represents approximately 0.64% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) was 500,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.