Tweedy Browne's GOOGL Position Overview
Tweedy Browne (via Tweedy, Browne Co LLC) currently holds 234.0K shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) worth $56.88 M, representing 4.94% 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 GOOGL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 144.1K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2024, reducing 964.8K 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
| Period | 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 |
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 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. (GOOGL) was in Q4 2015, adding 2,794,900 shares worth $108.72 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 233,967 shares of Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), valued at approximately $56.88 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) represents approximately 4.94% 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. (GOOGL) was 2,794,900 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.