First Pacific Advisors's GOOG Position Overview
First Pacific Advisors (via First Pacific Advisors, Lp) currently holds 1.48 M shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $361.34 M, representing 4.99% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, First Pacific Advisors has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 656,100 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 962,140 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Pacific Advisors's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by First Pacific Advisors
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +5.06 M | New Buy | 5.06 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +54,660 | Add 1.08% | 5.11 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | +656,100 | Add 12.83% | 5.77 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2016 | +48,660 | Add 0.84% | 5.82 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | +61,260 | Add 1.05% | 5.88 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -88,460 | Reduce 1.50% | 5.79 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | +83,900 | Add 1.45% | 5.87 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | -73,760 | Reduce 1.26% | 5.8 M | $47.96 |
| Q4 2017 | +447,480 | Add 7.72% | 6.25 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | +548,200 | Add 8.78% | 6.8 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | +142,580 | Add 2.10% | 6.94 M | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -44,620 | Reduce 0.64% | 6.89 M | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | +374,500 | Add 5.43% | 7.27 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | -8,820 | Reduce 0.12% | 7.26 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | +10,060 | Add 0.14% | 7.27 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | -12,280 | Reduce 0.17% | 7.26 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -426,780 | Reduce 5.88% | 6.83 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -385,720 | Reduce 5.65% | 6.44 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -962,140 | Reduce 14.93% | 5.48 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -536,820 | Reduce 9.79% | 4.95 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -336,440 | Reduce 6.80% | 4.61 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -719,360 | Reduce 15.61% | 3.89 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -318,460 | Reduce 8.19% | 3.57 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -314,960 | Reduce 8.82% | 3.26 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -404,580 | Reduce 12.43% | 2.85 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | +27,280 | Add 0.96% | 2.88 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | +93,280 | Add 3.24% | 2.97 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | +13,908 | Add 0.47% | 2.99 M | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -26,846 | Reduce 0.90% | 2.96 M | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | -40,968 | Reduce 1.38% | 2.92 M | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -369,442 | Reduce 12.66% | 2.55 M | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -126,668 | Reduce 4.97% | 2.42 M | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -174,680 | Reduce 7.21% | 2.25 M | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -113,429 | Reduce 5.05% | 2.13 M | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -25,608 | Reduce 1.20% | 2.11 M | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -292,336 | Reduce 13.87% | 1.82 M | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | +478 | Add 0.03% | 1.82 M | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -217,175 | Reduce 11.96% | 1.6 M | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -20,427 | Reduce 1.28% | 1.58 M | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -95,179 | Reduce 6.03% | 1.48 M | $243.55 |
First Pacific Advisors's Alphabet Investment FAQs
First Pacific Advisors first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 5,057,260 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Pacific Advisors has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Pacific Advisors's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2015, adding 5,057,260 shares worth $191.89 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, First Pacific Advisors's firm, First Pacific Advisors, Lp, owns 1,483,648 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $361.34 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 4.99% of First Pacific Advisors's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Pacific Advisors's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 7,269,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.