Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Shares Acquired by Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Shares Acquired by Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC

  • 20.03.2025 07:39
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Jackson Creek Investment Advisors increased its Alphabet Inc. holdings by 4.3% in the 4th quarter, owning 5,379 shares worth $1.02 million. Other investors also recently bought shares, with institutional ownership at 40.03%. Alphabet's stock is trading up 2.0%, with a market cap of $2.00 trillion and a dividend yield of 0.49%. Analysts predict growth, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price target of $210.59.

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Analysis of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Business Insights and Market Implications

Investment Activity

  • Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC: Increased holdings by 4.3% in Q4, adding 220 shares, totaling 5,379 shares worth $1,018,000.
  • Compass Planning Associates Inc: Acquired a new position worth $30,000 in Q4.
  • LMR Partners LLP: Acquired a new position worth $32,000 in Q3.
  • E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd: Increased holdings by 518.8% in Q4, adding 166 shares, totaling 198 shares worth $37,000.
  • Fiduciary Advisors Inc: Acquired a new position worth $39,000 in Q4.
  • PayPay Securities Corp: Increased holdings by 36.1% in Q4, adding 65 shares, totaling 245 shares worth $46,000.

Stock Performance

  • Alphabet shares opened at $163.89 on Thursday.
  • 50-day moving average: $183.75
  • 200-day moving average: $176.47
  • Market cap: $2.00 trillion
  • PE ratio: 20.36
  • PEG ratio: 1.34
  • Beta: 1.02
  • 12-month low: $146.74
  • 12-month high: $207.05

Earnings and Dividends

  • Q4 EPS: $2.15, beating estimates of $2.12.
  • Return on equity (ROE): 32.49%
  • Net margin: 28.60%
  • Quarterly dividend: $0.20, annualized to $0.80.
  • Dividend yield: 0.49%
  • Dividend payout ratio: 9.94%

Analyst Sentiment

  • Consensus rating: "Moderate Buy"
  • Average price target: $210.59
  • Positive outlook from analysts like Wolfe Research, which raised its price target to $230.

Ownership and Insider Activity

  • Institutional ownership: 40.03%
  • Insider ownership: 11.55%
  • Insiders sold 93,048 shares worth $17,374,274 over the last 90 days.

Competitive Dynamics

  • Alphabet faces competition in tech from companies like Apple and Microsoft.
  • Dominance in areas like Android and Google Cloud provides strong market position.

Long-Term Effects and Regulatory Impacts

  • Strong cash flow and diverse product portfolio suggest long-term growth potential.
  • Regulatory scrutiny could pose risks, requiring careful navigation to maintain market position.