Robert Olstein's GOOG Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 7,500 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $2.35 M, representing 0.48% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -7,000 | Reduce 48.28% | 7,500 | $313.87 |
| Q3 2025 | -13,000 | Reduce 47.27% | 14,500 | $243.52 |
| Q2 2025 | -4,000 | Reduce 12.70% | 27,500 | $177.38 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,500 | Add 12.50% | 31,500 | $156.22 |
| Q4 2024 | -9,000 | Reduce 24.32% | 28,000 | $190.43 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,000 | Add 23.33% | 37,000 | $167.19 |
| Q2 2024 | -8,000 | Reduce 21.05% | 30,000 | $183.43 |
| Q1 2024 | -9,000 | Reduce 19.15% | 38,000 | $152.26 |
| Q4 2023 | -8,000 | Reduce 14.55% | 47,000 | $140.94 |
| Q3 2023 | -5,000 | Reduce 8.33% | 55,000 | $131.85 |
| Q2 2023 | -52,000 | Reduce 46.43% | 60,000 | $120.97 |
| Q1 2023 | +6,000 | Add 5.66% | 112,000 | $104.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +2,000 | Add 1.92% | 106,000 | $88.73 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,000 | Reduce 3.70% | 104,000 | $96.15 |
| Q2 2022 | +33,000 | Add 44.00% | 108,000 | $109.37 |
| Q1 2022 | +27,000 | Add 56.25% | 75,000 | $139.65 |
| Q3 2021 | -14,000 | Reduce 22.58% | 48,000 | $133.27 |
| Q2 2021 | -12,000 | Reduce 16.22% | 62,000 | $125.32 |
| Q1 2021 | -32,000 | Reduce 30.19% | 74,000 | $103.43 |
| Q4 2020 | -44,000 | Reduce 29.33% | 106,000 | $87.59 |
| Q3 2020 | -16,000 | Reduce 9.64% | 150,000 | $73.48 |
| Q2 2020 | -12,000 | Reduce 6.74% | 166,000 | $70.68 |
| Q1 2020 | +32,000 | Add 21.92% | 178,000 | $58.14 |
| Q4 2019 | +34,000 | Add 30.36% | 146,000 | $66.85 |
| Q2 2019 | +22,000 | Add 24.44% | 112,000 | $54.04 |
| Q1 2019 | -109,800 | Reduce 54.95% | 90,000 | $58.67 |
| Q4 2018 | +35,800 | Add 21.83% | 199,800 | $51.78 |
| Q3 2018 | -20,000 | Reduce 10.87% | 164,000 | $59.67 |
| Q2 2018 | -180,000 | Reduce 49.45% | 184,000 | $55.78 |
| Q1 2018 | -56,000 | Reduce 13.33% | 364,000 | $51.59 |
| Q2 2017 | +250,000 | Add 147.06% | 420,000 | $45.44 |
| Q1 2017 | +170,000 | New Buy | 170,000 | $41.48 |
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 36 quarters since Q1 2017.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q2 2017, adding 420,000 shares worth $19.08 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 7,500 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $2.35 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) represents approximately 0.48% of Robert Olstein's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 420,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.