Tweedy Browne's GOOG Position Overview
Tweedy Browne (via Tweedy, Browne Co LLC) currently holds 6.3K shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) worth $1.53 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Tweedy Browne has maintained a strategic position in GOOG, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 872.9K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tweedy Browne's Alphabet (GOOG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOG) Trades by Tweedy Browne
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +2.8 M | New Buy | 2.8 M | $37.94 |
| Q1 2016 | -1,700 | Reduce 0.06% | 2.8 M | $37.25 |
| Q2 2016 | -800 | Reduce 0.03% | 2.8 M | $34.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -256,000 | Reduce 9.15% | 2.54 M | $38.86 |
| Q4 2016 | -7,260 | Reduce 0.29% | 2.54 M | $38.59 |
| Q1 2017 | -460 | Reduce 0.02% | 2.53 M | $41.48 |
| Q2 2017 | -3,300 | Reduce 0.13% | 2.53 M | $45.44 |
| Q3 2017 | -7,900 | Reduce 0.31% | 2.52 M | $47.96 |
| Q4 2017 | -30,360 | Reduce 1.20% | 2.49 M | $52.32 |
| Q1 2018 | -5,940 | Reduce 0.24% | 2.49 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2018 | -39,600 | Reduce 1.59% | 2.45 M | $55.78 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,300 | Reduce 0.13% | 2.44 M | $51.78 |
| Q1 2019 | -3,020 | Reduce 0.12% | 2.44 M | $58.67 |
| Q2 2019 | -8,440 | Reduce 0.35% | 2.43 M | $54.05 |
| Q3 2019 | -3,000 | Reduce 0.12% | 2.43 M | $60.95 |
| Q4 2019 | -15,180 | Reduce 0.62% | 2.41 M | $66.85 |
| Q1 2020 | -10,900 | Reduce 0.45% | 2.4 M | $58.14 |
| Q2 2020 | -29,040 | Reduce 1.21% | 2.37 M | $70.68 |
| Q3 2020 | -7,780 | Reduce 0.33% | 2.37 M | $73.48 |
| Q4 2020 | -29,880 | Reduce 1.26% | 2.34 M | $87.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,900 | Reduce 0.17% | 2.33 M | $103.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -42,560 | Reduce 1.82% | 2.29 M | $125.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -497,900 | Reduce 21.73% | 1.79 M | $133.27 |
| Q4 2021 | -70,700 | Reduce 3.94% | 1.72 M | $144.68 |
| Q1 2022 | -77,600 | Reduce 4.51% | 1.64 M | $139.65 |
| Q2 2022 | -8,540 | Reduce 0.52% | 1.64 M | $109.37 |
| Q3 2022 | -57,295 | Reduce 3.50% | 1.58 M | $96.15 |
| Q4 2022 | -104,545 | Reduce 6.62% | 1.47 M | $88.73 |
| Q1 2023 | -872,869 | Reduce 59.21% | 601,351 | $104.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -6,690 | Reduce 1.11% | 594,661 | $120.97 |
| Q4 2023 | -146,950 | Reduce 24.71% | 447,711 | $140.93 |
| Q1 2024 | -34,235 | Reduce 7.65% | 413,476 | $152.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -265,503 | Reduce 64.21% | 147,973 | $183.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -93,398 | Reduce 63.12% | 54,575 | $167.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -39,910 | Reduce 73.13% | 14,665 | $190.44 |
| Q1 2025 | -387 | Reduce 2.64% | 14,278 | $156.23 |
| Q2 2025 | -1,125 | Reduce 7.88% | 13,153 | $177.39 |
| Q3 2025 | -6,881 | Reduce 52.32% | 6,272 | $243.55 |
Tweedy Browne's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Tweedy Browne first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) in Q4 2015, acquiring 2,801,120 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tweedy Browne has held Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) for 40 quarters since Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tweedy Browne's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was in Q4 2015, adding 2,801,120 shares worth $106.29 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Tweedy Browne's firm, Tweedy, Browne Co LLC, owns 6,272 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), valued at approximately $1.53 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 0.13% of Tweedy Browne'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.
Tweedy Browne's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was 2,801,120 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.