WealthShield Partners LLC Has $2.10 Million Stake in Alphabet Inc. $GOOG

WealthShield Partners LLC decreased its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) by 35.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,931 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 3,300 shares during the period. WealthShield Partners LLC’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $2,096,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Madison Wealth Partners Inc raised its stake in shares of Alphabet by 12.6% in the 2nd quarter. Madison Wealth Partners Inc now owns 5,198 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $1,836,000 after buying an additional 580 shares in the last quarter. Aufman Associates Inc lifted its stake in shares of Alphabet by 38.5% during the second quarter. Aufman Associates Inc now owns 9,822 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $3,471,000 after acquiring an additional 2,732 shares during the period. Westpac Banking Corp lifted its holdings in Alphabet by 8.7% in the second quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 44,002 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $15,547,000 after buying an additional 3,504 shares during the period. TRB Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Alphabet by 4.3% in the second quarter. TRB Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,336 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $2,239,000 after buying an additional 261 shares during the period. Finally, William Blair Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Alphabet by 171.7% during the second quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 2,785 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $984,000 after purchasing an additional 1,760 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 27.26% of the company’s stock.

Alphabet Stock Up 1.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:GOOG opened at $342.88 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 2.72 and a quick ratio of 2.64. The company has a market capitalization of $4.19 trillion, a PE ratio of 17.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.23. Alphabet Inc. has a 1 year low of $206.96 and a 1 year high of $404.47. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $347.79 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $339.97.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The information services provider reported $9.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $6.24. The company had revenue of $119.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.53 billion. Alphabet had a net margin of 54.77% and a return on equity of 51.32%. Alphabet’s quarterly revenue was up 24.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.31 EPS. Analysts forecast that Alphabet Inc. will post 20.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Alphabet Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 14th. Investors of record on Monday, September 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. Alphabet’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.42%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Frances Arnold sold 82 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $333.39, for a total value of $27,337.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 18,914 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,305,738.46. This trade represents a 0.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, major shareholder 2019 Gp L.L.C. Gv sold 118,138 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.90, for a total transaction of $2,232,808.20. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 451,843 shares of company stock worth $12,343,852. Insiders own 12.99% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on GOOG shares. Zacks Research lowered shares of Alphabet from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Phillip Securities raised shares of Alphabet from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Alphabet from $455.00 to $465.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $379.00 target price (down from $400.00) on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $415.55.

Key Headlines Impacting Alphabet

Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI products are broadening Alphabet’s growth story. Google is expanding AI Mode with flight-price tracking, hotel-booking assistance and loyalty-point comparisons, while Gemini’s new “Personal Intelligence” features are making AI assistance more accessible to mainstream users. A potential Gemini 3.8 Flash release and the hiring of former OpenAI executive Barret Zoph further reinforce Alphabet’s competitive AI position. Google AI Mode article
• Positive Sentiment: Cloud momentum and AI infrastructure remain key bullish catalysts. Analysts point to surging Google Cloud revenue, AI adoption and a reported $514 billion backlog as evidence that Alphabet is gaining ground on Microsoft and Amazon. Wolfe Research named Alphabet a top 2027 pick and set a $460 target, citing accelerating cloud growth. Alphabet’s expanded custom-chip relationship with Marvell could also strengthen its TPU ecosystem and reduce reliance on outside suppliers over time. Google Cloud growth article
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical and valuation commentary is broadly supportive but not a new fundamental catalyst. Analysts continue to view GOOG favorably, and technical analysis identifies support near a key moving-average level. However, the stock remains below its 50-day average, suggesting investors are still weighing growth against execution risks. Alphabet technical analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and litigation overhangs persist. Google changed its European spam-policy enforcement to avoid a potential antitrust fine, a concession that may reduce near-term financial risk but could constrain search operations. Alphabet also agreed to a roughly $353 million UK Play Store settlement, while the FTC is reportedly considering a lawsuit over YouTube account suspensions. Multiple law firms separately announced securities-fraud investigations, though these notices do not establish wrongdoing. Google EU spam policy article
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain alert to the cost of the AI race. Reports that major technology companies have approximately $3 trillion in off-balance-sheet AI commitments, alongside Alphabet’s heavy capital spending and negative free cash flow concerns, could pressure future returns if AI monetization lags investment. Big Tech AI spending article

Alphabet 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.