Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Alphabet shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Alphabet stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 383.0 million shares (6.58% of the company), worth about $130.00 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 21.4%.
In Q2 2026, 5,502 institutional holdings reports listed 5.87 billion shares worth $1.23 trillion.
Insiders reported 133 transactions in the last two years: 55 sales worth $173.06 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 1, 2026 (Chavez R Martin, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 1, 2026.
Alphabet Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Alphabet shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 383.0 million | 6.58% | $130.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 239.0 million | 4.10% | $81.1B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 150.1 million | 2.58% | $50.9B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 98.9 million | 1.70% | $33.6B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 80.9 million | 1.39% | $27.5B |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 78.8 million | 1.35% | $26.7B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 73.3 million | 1.26% | $24.9B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 62.5 million | 1.07% | $21.2B |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 41.0 million | 0.70% | $13.9B |
| Fisher Asset Management LLC | 40.0 million | 0.69% | $13.6B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Alphabet institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 5,502 | 5.87 billion | $1.2T |
| Q1 2026 | 5,370 | 3.21 billion | $920.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 5,387 | 3.37 billion | $1.0T |
| Q3 2025 | 4,880 | 3.24 billion | $788.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 4,655 | 3.22 billion | $570.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 4,577 | 3.22 billion | $503.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 4,725 | 3.29 billion | $628.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 4,278 | 3.38 billion | $565.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Alphabet insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chavez R Martin | Sep 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Schindler Philipp | Sep 1, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arnold Frances H Ph.D. | Aug 28, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 337.71 per share. | $27,692 |
| Walker John Kent | Aug 25, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Porat Ruth M | Aug 25, 2026 | President | -- | – |
| Schindler Philipp | Aug 25, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Saraci Marsida | Aug 25, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Ashkenazi Anat | Aug 25, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Pichai Sundar | Aug 25, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Sergey Brin | Aug 7, 2026 | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Hennessy John L | Aug 5, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arnold Frances H Ph.D. | Jul 30, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 333.39 per share. | $27,338 |
Newest 12 of 133 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Alphabet stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.58% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: State Street Corporation (4.10%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.58%).
How many institutions own Alphabet stock?
5,502 institutional holdings reports listed Alphabet shares in Q2 2026, 5.87 billion shares in all worth $1.23 trillion.
Are Alphabet insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 55 sales and no purchases (133 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 1, 2026.
