Tweedy Browne's GOOGL Position Overview
Tweedy Browne (via Tweedy, Browne Co LLC) currently holds 199,561 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) worth $62.46 M, representing 5.04% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tweedy Browne has maintained a long-term strategic position in GOOGL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 144,140 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2024, reducing 964,839 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tweedy Browne's Alphabet (GOOGL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Alphabet (GOOGL) Trades by Tweedy Browne
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2015 | +2.79 M | New Buy | 2.79 M | $38.90 |
| Q1 2016 | -1,700 | Reduce 0.06% | 2.79 M | $38.15 |
| Q2 2016 | -800 | Reduce 0.03% | 2.79 M | $35.18 |
| Q3 2016 | -254,340 | Reduce 9.11% | 2.54 M | $40.20 |
| Q4 2016 | +144,140 | Add 5.68% | 2.68 M | $39.62 |
| Q1 2017 | -460 | Reduce 0.02% | 2.68 M | $42.39 |
| Q2 2017 | -3,300 | Reduce 0.12% | 2.68 M | $46.48 |
| Q3 2017 | -8,720 | Reduce 0.33% | 2.67 M | $48.69 |
| Q4 2017 | -32,180 | Reduce 1.21% | 2.64 M | $52.67 |
| Q1 2018 | -5,960 | Reduce 0.23% | 2.63 M | $51.86 |
| Q2 2018 | -39,420 | Reduce 1.50% | 2.59 M | $56.46 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,300 | Reduce 0.13% | 2.59 M | $52.25 |
| Q1 2019 | +112,760 | Add 4.36% | 2.7 M | $58.84 |
| Q2 2019 | -9,240 | Reduce 0.34% | 2.69 M | $54.14 |
| Q3 2019 | -2,200 | Reduce 0.08% | 2.69 M | $61.06 |
| Q4 2019 | -11,040 | Reduce 0.41% | 2.68 M | $66.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -25,980 | Reduce 0.97% | 2.65 M | $58.10 |
| Q2 2020 | -56,660 | Reduce 2.14% | 2.6 M | $70.90 |
| Q3 2020 | -5,180 | Reduce 0.20% | 2.59 M | $73.28 |
| Q4 2020 | -16,600 | Reduce 0.64% | 2.57 M | $87.63 |
| Q1 2021 | -4,780 | Reduce 0.19% | 2.57 M | $103.13 |
| Q2 2021 | -18,740 | Reduce 0.73% | 2.55 M | $122.09 |
| Q3 2021 | -7,300 | Reduce 0.29% | 2.54 M | $133.68 |
| Q4 2021 | -2,500 | Reduce 0.10% | 2.54 M | $144.85 |
| Q1 2022 | -2,900 | Reduce 0.11% | 2.54 M | $139.07 |
| Q2 2022 | -148,700 | Reduce 5.86% | 2.39 M | $108.96 |
| Q3 2022 | +1,680 | Add 0.07% | 2.39 M | $95.65 |
| Q4 2022 | -373,750 | Reduce 15.63% | 2.02 M | $88.23 |
| Q1 2023 | -3,145 | Reduce 0.16% | 2.01 M | $103.73 |
| Q2 2023 | -6,633 | Reduce 0.33% | 2.01 M | $119.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -80 | Reduce 0.00% | 2.01 M | $130.86 |
| Q4 2023 | -620 | Reduce 0.03% | 2.01 M | $139.69 |
| Q1 2024 | -3,620 | Reduce 0.18% | 2 M | $150.93 |
| Q2 2024 | -59,045 | Reduce 2.95% | 1.94 M | $182.15 |
| Q3 2024 | -242,933 | Reduce 12.49% | 1.7 M | $165.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -964,839 | Reduce 56.70% | 736,815 | $189.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -63,868 | Reduce 8.67% | 672,947 | $154.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -351,648 | Reduce 52.25% | 321,299 | $176.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -87,332 | Reduce 27.18% | 233,967 | $243.10 |
| Q4 2025 | -34,406 | Reduce 14.71% | 199,561 | $313.00 |
Tweedy Browne's Alphabet Investment FAQs
Tweedy Browne first purchased Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) in Q4 2015, acquiring 2,794,900 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. (GOOGL) for 41 quarters since Q4 2015.
Tweedy Browne's largest addition to Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 2,794,900 shares worth $108.72 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Tweedy Browne's firm, Tweedy, Browne Co LLC, owns 199,561 shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $62.46 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 5.04% of Tweedy Browne's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tweedy Browne's peak holding in Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) was 2,794,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.