First Eagle Investment's GOOGL Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 518,922 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) worth $185.45 M, representing 0.31% of the portfolio. First purchased in 1970-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 226 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, First Eagle Investment has maintained a long-term strategic position in GOOGL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 1.2 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 10.26 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Eagle Investment's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by First Eagle Investment
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -679,315 | Reduce 56.69% | 518,922 | $357.37 |
| Q1 2026 | -529,728 | Reduce 30.66% | 1.2 M | $287.56 |
| Q4 2025 | -1.54 M | Reduce 47.14% | 1.73 M | $313.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -11,767 | Reduce 0.36% | 3.27 M | $243.10 |
| Q2 2025 | -60,082 | Reduce 1.80% | 3.28 M | $176.23 |
| Q1 2025 | -1,569 | Reduce 0.05% | 3.34 M | $154.64 |
| Q4 2024 | -804 | Reduce 0.02% | 3.34 M | $189.30 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,612 | Reduce 0.05% | 3.34 M | $165.85 |
| Q2 2024 | -21,812 | Reduce 0.65% | 3.34 M | $182.15 |
| Q1 2024 | -29,231 | Reduce 0.86% | 3.37 M | $150.93 |
| Q4 2023 | -40,115 | Reduce 1.17% | 3.4 M | $139.69 |
| Q3 2023 | -33,526 | Reduce 0.97% | 3.44 M | $130.86 |
| Q2 2023 | -64,905 | Reduce 1.84% | 3.47 M | $119.70 |
| Q1 2023 | +5,520 | Add 0.16% | 3.53 M | $103.73 |
| Q4 2022 | -105,616 | Reduce 2.91% | 3.53 M | $88.23 |
| Q3 2022 | -69,137 | Reduce 1.87% | 3.63 M | $95.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,820 | Reduce 0.05% | 3.7 M | $108.96 |
| Q1 2022 | -15,720 | Reduce 0.42% | 3.71 M | $139.07 |
| Q4 2021 | -76,100 | Reduce 2.00% | 3.72 M | $144.85 |
| Q3 2021 | -82,440 | Reduce 2.12% | 3.8 M | $133.68 |
| Q2 2021 | -48,420 | Reduce 1.23% | 3.88 M | $122.09 |
| Q1 2021 | -43,920 | Reduce 1.11% | 3.93 M | $103.13 |
| Q4 2020 | +22,900 | Add 0.58% | 3.97 M | $87.63 |
| Q3 2020 | +381,040 | Add 10.68% | 3.95 M | $73.28 |
| Q1 2020 | -7,340 | Reduce 0.21% | 3.57 M | $58.10 |
| Q4 2019 | -9,840 | Reduce 0.27% | 3.58 M | $66.97 |
| Q3 2019 | -15,760 | Reduce 0.44% | 3.59 M | $61.06 |
| Q1 2019 | -26,360 | Reduce 0.73% | 3.6 M | $58.84 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,560 | Reduce 0.18% | 3.63 M | $52.25 |
| Q3 2018 | -3,420 | Reduce 0.09% | 3.63 M | $60.35 |
| Q2 2018 | -6,940 | Reduce 0.19% | 3.64 M | $56.46 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.32 M | Reduce 26.56% | 3.64 M | $51.86 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.2 M | Add 31.97% | 4.96 M | $52.67 |
| Q2 2017 | -67,580 | Reduce 1.77% | 3.76 M | $46.48 |
| Q1 2017 | -3,200 | Reduce 0.08% | 3.83 M | $42.39 |
| Q4 2016 | -88,020 | Reduce 2.25% | 3.83 M | $39.62 |
| Q3 2016 | -37,880 | Reduce 0.96% | 3.92 M | $40.20 |
| Q2 2016 | +10,120 | Add 0.26% | 3.96 M | $35.18 |
| Q1 2016 | -6.61 M | Reduce 62.62% | 3.95 M | $38.14 |
| Q4 2015 | +10.56 M | New Buy | 10.56 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 1970 | +20.82 M | Add 0.00% | 20.82 M | $8.91 |
First Eagle Investment's Alphabet Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) in Q1 1970, acquiring 20,819,151 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) for 226 quarters since Q1 1970.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) was in Q1 1970, adding 20,819,151 shares worth $185.45 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 518,922 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $185.45 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 0.31% of First Eagle Investment's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) was 20,819,151 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 1970.