Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is M. Kulyk & Associates LLC’s 8th Largest Position

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is M. Kulyk & Associates LLC’s 8th Largest Position

  • 22.03.2025 14:40
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M. Kulyk & Associates LLC increased its stake in Alphabet Inc., making it their 8th largest holding. Insiders sold shares totaling $17.4 million, while analysts predict moderate growth with a target price of $210.59. Alphabet's stock rose 0.7% recently and offers a dividend yielding 0.49%.

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Analyst rating: Buy

M. Kulyk & Associates LLC increased their stake in Alphabet by 4.1%, indicating confidence in the company's performance.

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The firm increased its holdings in Alphabet, showing a positive stance towards the company's stock.

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Analysis of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Institutional Investments

  • M. Kulyk & Associates LLC:

    • Increased stake by 4.1% in Q4, holding 81,076 shares worth $15,348,000.
    • Alphabet is the firm’s 8th largest position, comprising ~3.3% of total holdings.

  • Other Institutional Investors:

    • Bennett Selby Investments LP: Increased stake by 4.0% (now owns 1,354 shares worth $256,000).
    • Macroview Investment Management LLC: Stake increased by 4.2% (now owns 1,293 shares worth $245,000).
    • Hedge funds and institutional investors own 40.03% of Alphabet’s stock.

Insider Activity

  • Director Transactions:

    • Sold 29,066 shares at an average price of $184.89, totaling $5,374,012.74. Ownership decreased by 9.64% to 272,466 shares.
    • Another insider sold 17,690 shares at $183.48, totaling $3,245,761.20. Ownership decreased by 1.21% to 1,449,286 shares.

  • Total insider sales: 93,048 shares worth $17,374,274 over the last three months.

  • Insider ownership: 11.55% of total shares.

Wall Street Analysts

  • Analyst Consensus:
    • Average rating: “Moderate Buy” with a target price of $210.59.
    • Individual ratings range from $200 to $230, reflecting mixed sentiment.

Stock Performance and Financial Metrics

  • Stock Price:

    • Opened at $163.99 on Friday.
    • 52-week price range: $147.22 (low) to $207.05 (high).
    • Year-to-date performance: +0.7%.

  • Financial Metrics:

    • Market cap: $2.00 trillion.
    • P/E ratio: 20.37.
    • PEG ratio: 1.34.
    • Beta: 1.02.
    • Quick ratio: 1.84, Current ratio: 1.84, Debt-to-equity ratio: 0.03.

  • Earnings:

    • Q4 EPS: $2.15 (vs. consensus estimate of $2.12).
    • ROE: 32.49%, Net margin: 28.60%.
    • Analysts predict FY 2024 EPS: 8.9.

Dividend Information

  • Alphabet announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, paid on March 17, 2024.
  • Annualized dividend: $0.80, representing a dividend yield of 0.49%.
  • Payout ratio: 9.94%.

Company Profile and Competitive Dynamics

  • Segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets.
  • Products: Dominant in search (Google Search, YouTube), advertising, cloud services, and consumer tech (Android, Chrome).
  • Market Leadership: Strong competitive position with significant market share in key segments.

Long-Term Effects and Regulatory Impacts

  • Growth Drivers: Innovation in AI, cloud computing, and digital advertising expected to drive long-term revenue growth.
  • Regulatory Risks: Potential antitrust scrutiny and data privacy regulations could impact Alphabet’s business model.

This analysis highlights Alphabet’s strong financial performance, institutional support, and competitive advantages, while also noting potential risks related to insider sales and regulatory challenges.