First Pacific Advisors's GOOGL Position Overview
First Pacific Advisors (via First Pacific Advisors, Lp) currently holds 2.42 M shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $588.87 M, representing 8.14% 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 GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 625,520 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 846,840 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Pacific Advisors's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by First Pacific Advisors
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +4.95 M | New Buy | 4.95 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | -35,320 | Reduce 0.71% | 4.92 M | $38.14 |
| Q2 2016 | +625,520 | Add 12.72% | 5.54 M | $35.18 |
| Q3 2016 | +48,460 | Add 0.87% | 5.59 M | $40.20 |
| Q4 2016 | +22,020 | Add 0.39% | 5.61 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -74,940 | Reduce 1.33% | 5.54 M | $42.39 |
| Q2 2017 | +83,660 | Add 1.51% | 5.62 M | $46.48 |
| Q3 2017 | -73,600 | Reduce 1.31% | 5.55 M | $48.69 |
| Q4 2017 | +79,420 | Add 1.43% | 5.63 M | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | +559,660 | Add 9.94% | 6.19 M | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | -84,920 | Reduce 1.37% | 6.1 M | $56.46 |
| Q3 2018 | -22,040 | Reduce 0.36% | 6.08 M | $60.35 |
| Q4 2018 | +172,760 | Add 2.84% | 6.25 M | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | -19,980 | Reduce 0.32% | 6.23 M | $58.84 |
| Q2 2019 | +11,580 | Add 0.19% | 6.25 M | $54.14 |
| Q3 2019 | +69,900 | Add 1.12% | 6.32 M | $61.06 |
| Q4 2019 | +110,560 | Add 1.75% | 6.43 M | $66.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -501,900 | Reduce 7.81% | 5.92 M | $58.10 |
| Q2 2020 | -628,920 | Reduce 10.62% | 5.3 M | $70.90 |
| Q3 2020 | -491,360 | Reduce 9.28% | 4.8 M | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | -520,960 | Reduce 10.84% | 4.28 M | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -846,840 | Reduce 19.77% | 3.44 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | +76,700 | Add 2.23% | 3.51 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | +4,920 | Add 0.14% | 3.52 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | +53,760 | Add 1.53% | 3.57 M | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | +30,600 | Add 0.86% | 3.6 M | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | +116,100 | Add 3.22% | 3.72 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | +22,895 | Add 0.62% | 3.74 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | -36,894 | Reduce 0.99% | 3.7 M | $88.23 |
| Q1 2023 | -14,127 | Reduce 0.38% | 3.69 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | -370,304 | Reduce 10.03% | 3.32 M | $119.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -142,232 | Reduce 4.28% | 3.18 M | $130.86 |
| Q4 2023 | +21,698 | Add 0.68% | 3.2 M | $139.69 |
| Q1 2024 | +6,935 | Add 0.22% | 3.21 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | -46,135 | Reduce 1.44% | 3.16 M | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -342,047 | Reduce 10.82% | 2.82 M | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -128,688 | Reduce 4.57% | 2.69 M | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -134,360 | Reduce 5.00% | 2.56 M | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -76,910 | Reduce 3.01% | 2.48 M | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -56,092 | Reduce 2.26% | 2.42 M | $243.10 |
First Pacific Advisors's Alphabet Investment FAQs
First Pacific Advisors first purchased Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 4,953,740 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. (GOOGL) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015.
First Pacific Advisors's largest addition to Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 4,953,740 shares worth $192.7 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, First Pacific Advisors's firm, First Pacific Advisors, Lp, owns 2,422,319 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $588.87 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 8.14% of First Pacific Advisors's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
First Pacific Advisors's peak holding in Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) was 6,426,480 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.