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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Shares Bought by West Family Investments Inc.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Shares Bought by West Family Investments Inc.

  • 20.03.2025 09:20
  • etfdailynews.com
  • Keywords: High Insider Sales, Stock Buybacks

West Family Investments Inc. increased its stake in Alphabet Inc. by 4.8%, adding 1,514 shares to reach 33,341, valued at $6.3 million, which accounts for 2.2% of their portfolio. Other institutional investors have also recently boosted their holdings in Alphabet Inc.

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West Family Investments Inc.

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Bought additional shares of Alphabet Inc., increasing their holdings by 4.8% in the 4th quarter.

Schear Investment Advisers LLC

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Increased holdings by 17.0% during the third quarter.

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C.

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Grew their holdings by 27.9% in the third quarter.

Glass Wealth Management Co LLC

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Bought additional shares, increasing holdings by 4.5% during the fourth quarter.

Olistico Wealth LLC

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Increased their stake by 9.1% in the fourth quarter.

Centaurus Financial Inc.

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Lifted its stake by 22.9% in the third quarter.

Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet Inc.

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Analyst rating: Buy

Experienced high insider sales with total shares sold worth $17,374,274 over the last ninety days.

Context

Analysis of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Share Holdings and Market Implications

Portfolio Allocation

  • West Family Investments Inc.: Increased holdings by 4.8% in Q4, owning 33,341 shares worth $6.31 million. Represents 2.2% of their portfolio.
  • Schear Investment Advisers LLC: Increased holdings by 17.0% in Q3, owning 33,751 shares valued at $5.598 million.
  • Landscape Capital Management L.L.C.: Increased holdings by 27.9% in Q3, owning 25,275 shares worth $4.192 million.
  • Glass Wealth Management Co LLC: Increased holdings by 4.5% in Q4, owning 37,054 shares valued at $7.014 million.
  • Olistico Wealth LLC: Increased holdings by 9.1% in Q4, owning 8,981 shares worth $1.7 million.
  • Centaurus Financial Inc.: Increased holdings by 22.9% in Q3, owning 61,540 shares valued at $10.206 million.

Market Performance and Financials

  • Alphabet reported $2.15 EPS for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.12.
  • The company has a:
    • Market Cap: $2.00 trillion
    • P/E Ratio: 20.36
    • P/E/G Ratio: 1.34
    • Beta: 1.02
    • 50-day SMA: $183.75
    • 200-day SMA: $176.47
  • Financial metrics:
    • Net Margin: 28.60%
    • Return on Equity (ROE): 32.49%
    • Dividend Yield: 0.49% ($0.20 quarterly dividend)
    • Payout Ratio: 9.94%

Insider Trading and Holdings

  • Director Transactions:
    • Sold 200 shares at an average price of $165.53 on March 13, reducing ownership by 2.50%.
    • Total insider sales over the last 90 days: 93,048 shares worth $17.37 million.
  • Insider Ownership: 11.55%

Competitive Dynamics

  • Alphabet’s products and platforms (Google Services, Google Cloud, YouTube) dominate global markets, with significant market share in search, advertising, and cloud services.
  • Institutional investor confidence is evident from the increased holdings by multiple investment firms.

Strategic Considerations

  • The company’s strong financial performance and consistent dividend payouts suggest long-term stability and shareholder returns.
  • Insider sales may indicate strategic portfolio adjustments or diversification efforts.

Regulatory and Long-Term Implications

  • Alphabet’s market leadership positions it for sustained growth in key sectors like AI, cloud computing, and digital advertising.
  • Regulatory scrutiny remains a potential risk, particularly in antitrust and data privacy areas.