Robert Olstein's GOOG Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 14,500 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $3.53 M, representing 0.67% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Robert Olstein has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 250,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 180,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Robert Olstein's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2017 | +170,000 | New Buy | 170,000 | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | +250,000 | Add 147.06% | 420,000 | $45.44 |
| Q1 2018 | -56,000 | Reduce 13.33% | 364,000 | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -180,000 | Reduce 49.45% | 184,000 | $55.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -20,000 | Reduce 10.87% | 164,000 | $59.67 |
| Q4 2018 | +35,800 | Add 21.83% | 199,800 | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | -109,800 | Reduce 54.95% | 90,000 | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | +22,000 | Add 24.44% | 112,000 | $54.04 |
| Q4 2019 | +34,000 | Add 30.36% | 146,000 | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | +32,000 | Add 21.92% | 178,000 | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -12,000 | Reduce 6.74% | 166,000 | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -16,000 | Reduce 9.64% | 150,000 | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -44,000 | Reduce 29.33% | 106,000 | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -32,000 | Reduce 30.19% | 74,000 | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -12,000 | Reduce 16.22% | 62,000 | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -14,000 | Reduce 22.58% | 48,000 | $133.27 |
| Q1 2022 | +27,000 | Add 56.25% | 75,000 | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | +33,000 | Add 44.00% | 108,000 | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,000 | Reduce 3.70% | 104,000 | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | +2,000 | Add 1.92% | 106,000 | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | +6,000 | Add 5.66% | 112,000 | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -52,000 | Reduce 46.43% | 60,000 | $120.97 |
| Q3 2023 | -5,000 | Reduce 8.33% | 55,000 | $131.85 |
| Q4 2023 | -8,000 | Reduce 14.55% | 47,000 | $140.94 |
| Q1 2024 | -9,000 | Reduce 19.15% | 38,000 | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -8,000 | Reduce 21.05% | 30,000 | $183.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,000 | Add 23.33% | 37,000 | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -9,000 | Reduce 24.32% | 28,000 | $190.43 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,500 | Add 12.50% | 31,500 | $156.22 |
| Q2 2025 | -4,000 | Reduce 12.70% | 27,500 | $177.38 |
| Q3 2025 | -13,000 | Reduce 47.27% | 14,500 | $243.52 |
Robert Olstein's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Robert Olstein first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q1 2017, acquiring 170,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 35 quarters since Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q2 2017, adding 420,000 shares worth $19.08 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 14,500 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $3.53 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 0.67% of Robert Olstein'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.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 420,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.