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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is Arjuna Capital’s 4th Largest Position

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is Arjuna Capital’s 4th Largest Position

  • 21.03.2025 09:52
  • etfdailynews.com
  • Keywords: High Insider Selling

Arjuna Capital decreased its Alphabet Inc. holdings by 7.4%, while other investors adjusted their positions. Insiders sold shares, and the stock price fell slightly despite strong earnings. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $210.59.

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Insider selling and decreased holdings by several institutional investors.

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Analysis of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Arjuna Capital's Position

  • Decrease in Holdings: Arjuna Capital reduced its holdings by 7.4% in Q4, selling 7,640 shares.
  • Current Holdings: 94,934 shares worth $17,971,000.
  • Portfolio Weight: Alphabet makes up 4.8% of Arjuna Capital’s portfolio.
  • Ranking: Alphabet is the firm's 4th largest holding.

Other Institutional Investors

  • Generali Investments CEE: Purchased new stake worth $9,768,000 in Q4.
  • Camden National Bank: Increased holdings by 1.2%, now owning 39,328 shares ($7,445,000).
  • Oak Hill Wealth Advisors LLC: Increased holdings by 196.0%, now owning 36,014 shares ($6,817,000).
  • Aviance Capital Partners LLC: Increased holdings by 2.8%, now owning 155,995 shares ($29,530,000).
  • Haven Private LLC: Purchased new stake worth $685,000 in Q4.
  • Total Insider Ownership: 11.55% of the company’s stock is owned by insiders.

Insider Trading

  • Insider Sale: Sold 16,820 shares on December 30th at an average price of $192.62, totaling $3,239,868.40.
  • CAO Transaction: Sold 1,368 shares on January 2nd at $191.55, totaling $262,040.40.
  • Total Insider Sales (90 days): 93,048 shares worth $17,374,274.

Stock Performance

  • Current Price: Opened at $162.80 on Friday.
  • 52-Week Range: Low of $146.90 and high of $207.05.
  • Market Cap: $1.98 trillion.
  • Financial Metrics:
    • P/E Ratio: 20.22
    • PEG Ratio: 1.34
    • Beta: 1.02
    • Current Ratio: 1.84
    • Quick Ratio: 1.84
    • Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
  • Moving Averages:
    • 50-day: $183.13
    • 200-day: $176.37

Earnings and Dividends

  • Q4 Results: EPS of $2.15, topping estimates of $2.12.
  • Net Margin: 28.60%.
  • Return on Equity: 32.49%.
  • Dividend:
    • Quarterly dividend: $0.20 (paid on March 17th).
    • Annualized Dividend: $0.80.
    • Yield: 0.49%.
    • Payout Ratio: 9.94%.

Analyst Consensus

  • Rating: "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $210.59.
  • Analyst Opinions:
    • Bank of America: Reiterated "buy" with a $210.00 price target.
    • Cantor Fitzgerald: Reiterated "neutral" with a $200.00 price target.
    • Roth Mkm: Reiterated "buy" with a $220.00 price target.
    • Stifel Nicolaus: Boosted price target to $225.00 and maintained "buy" rating.

Business Overview

  • Segments:
    • Google Services: Ads, Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube.
    • Google Cloud: Cloud services.
    • Other Bets: Additional products and platforms.
  • Geographic Reach: Operations in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America.

This analysis highlights Alphabet's strong financial position, competitive market dynamics, and strategic considerations for investors.