Triton Wealth Management PLLC increased its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Free Report) by 80.2% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 10,614 shares of the information services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,725 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up 1.2% of Triton Wealth Management PLLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest position. Triton Wealth Management PLLC’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $3,138,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GOOG. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Alphabet by 3.0% in the first quarter. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC now owns 30,369 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $8,714,000 after acquiring an additional 897 shares during the period. Simplicity Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Alphabet by 11.3% during the first quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC now owns 32,812 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $9,412,000 after purchasing an additional 3,340 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A. raised its position in shares of Alphabet by 6.8% during the first quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 859,128 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $246,449,000 after purchasing an additional 54,474 shares during the period. Avid Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 28.0% during the 1st quarter. Avid Wealth Partners LLC now owns 3,239 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $929,000 after purchasing an additional 708 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 18.0% during the 1st quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 753,267 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $216,082,000 after purchasing an additional 115,100 shares in the last quarter. 27.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Alphabet Trading Up 1.9%
NASDAQ GOOG opened at $357.33 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.33 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.26, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.23. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $368.65 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $335.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 1.92 and a current ratio of 1.92. Alphabet Inc. has a 52 week low of $181.50 and a 52 week high of $404.47.
Alphabet Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 8th were given a $0.22 dividend. This is a boost from Alphabet’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 8th. Alphabet’s payout ratio is presently 6.71%.
Key Alphabet News
Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Alphabet (GOOG) to a Strong Buy, citing improving earnings expectations and bullish near-term sentiment. Alphabet (GOOG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive on Alphabet’s AI and cloud outlook, with earnings preview articles pointing to Google Cloud and ad strength as potential drivers of another beat when results are reported on July 22. Google Stock Earnings Preview: Can Google Cloud Power Alphabet’s Next Earnings Beat?
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports framed Alphabet as a preferred AI and digital advertising name, noting resilient search traffic, strong ad monetization, and growing investor interest in its TPU and cloud strategy. Bet on 4 Cloud Computing Stocks to Hedge Against Volatile Markets
- Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage also pointed out that Alphabet is a trending stock and has recently outperformed the broader market, reflecting strong investor attention rather than a specific new catalyst. Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
- Neutral Sentiment: Alphabet also drew favorable commentary from Jim Cramer and other market voices, who described Google’s long-term contract and AI position as compelling, but these were mostly opinion-based rather than new business updates. Jim Cramer Reveals Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)’s “Best Contract in the World”
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory pressure remains a headwind, with Google facing a new AI training lawsuit from publishers and separate scrutiny in Switzerland and Germany over Android search defaults and AI Overviews. Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers
- Negative Sentiment: Concerns about data-center expansion and related costs also weighed on sentiment after New York imposed a moratorium on certain data centers, potentially affecting hyperscaler growth plans. AMZN, GOOGL, META: Hyperscalers Hit as New York State Imposes Moratorium on Data Centers
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Alphabet from $450.00 to $475.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $416.00 price objective on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Pivotal Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $470.00 price objective (up from $420.00) on shares of Alphabet in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $378.53.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Alphabet
In related news, major shareholder 2019 Gp L.L.C. Gv sold 87,475 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.75, for a total value of $2,077,531.25. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CAO Marsida Saraci sold 449 shares of Alphabet stock in a transaction on Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $341.72, for a total transaction of $153,432.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 27,348 shares in the company, valued at $9,345,358.56. The trade was a 1.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 159,415 shares of company stock valued at $7,672,279 in the last three months. 12.99% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Alphabet Company Profile
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) is a multinational technology holding company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Formed in 2015 through a corporate restructuring of Google, Alphabet serves as the parent to Google LLC and a portfolio of businesses collectively known as “Other Bets.” Google was originally founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin; Alphabet is led by CEO Sundar Pichai, who oversees Google and the broader company while the founders remain prominent shareholders and influential figures in the company’s history.
Alphabet’s core business centers on internet search and advertising, with Google Search and the company’s ad platforms (including Google Ads and AdSense) generating the majority of revenue by connecting advertisers with consumers worldwide.
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