<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in  Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 23,792 shares of the information services provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,784,000. Alphabet makes up   1.1% of Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 21st largest holding.</p><ul><li>D-Wave vs. IonQ vs. IBM vs. Google: Which Quantum Bets Will Win 2026?</li></ul><p>Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH lifted its position in  Alphabet by 0.7% during the third quarter. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH now owns 117,387 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $28,537,000 after acquiring an additional 823 shares during the last quarter.  Elite Life Management LLC grew its holdings in  Alphabet by 11.8% in the third quarter. Elite Life Management LLC now owns 1,317 shares of the information services provider's stock worth $331,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares during the last quarter.  HBK Sorce Advisory LLC increased its position in shares of  Alphabet by 0.8% during the third quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 66,707 shares of the information services provider's stock worth $16,745,000 after purchasing an additional 558 shares in the last quarter.  25 LLC lifted its holdings in shares of  Alphabet by 14.3% during the 3rd quarter. 25 LLC now owns 1,785 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $434,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares during the last quarter.  Finally, Syntegra Private Wealth Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of  Alphabet by 8.3% during the 3rd quarter. Syntegra Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 7,758 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $1,886,000 after purchasing an additional 592 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own  40.03% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Trending Headlines about Alphabet</h2><p>Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week:</p><ul>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>AI momentum and 2025 strength: Coverage highlights that Alphabet’s AI launches and product moves (Gemini, model upgrades) helped lift ad and cloud monetization, driving a banner 2025 that underpins bullish investor views. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Analyst upgrade flow: Some sell‑side shops have raised targets (notably a Citizens JMP upgrade to $385), which can attract buying interest and support the share price. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Firm buy-side / retail interest: Multiple investor pieces list Alphabet as a top 2026 AI/capital‑allocation idea due to its distribution edge, cloud growth and end‑to‑end AI stack. That narrative is helping demand from advisors and retail channels. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Operational moves (energy / Intersect Power): Alphabet’s purchases of energy and data‑center power capacity are strategically important for scale but are longer‑dated benefits for EPS. BNP Paribas Exane reaffirmed coverage amid the Intersect Power story. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Emerging tech exposure (quantum): Market commentary positions Alphabet as a lower‑risk way to get quantum exposure versus pure‑play names — relevant for strategic, longer‑term investors rather than a near‑term catalyst. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Insider selling: Large disclosed sales (John Kent Walker sold ~17,829 shares; director Frances Arnold also sold) may create near‑term selling pressure or signal tax/planning activity that investors watch. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>CapEx and margin risk: Analysts warn heavy AI infrastructure spending across hyperscalers could pressure near‑term free cash flow and margins, a key risk for valuation if spending outpaces revenue conversion. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Regulatory/legal noise: Ongoing reporting about DOJ probes and policy scrutiny adds an overhang that can dent sentiment if enforcement escalates. Read More.</li> </ul><h2>Alphabet Stock Performance</h2><ul><li>How the Mag 7’s 2025 Laggards Could Turn Into 2026 Winners</li></ul><p>GOOGL opened at $313.00 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.75, a quick ratio of 1.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. Alphabet Inc. has a 12-month low of $140.53 and a 12-month high of $328.83. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $300.42 and a two-hundred day moving average of $242.55. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.78 trillion, a PE ratio of 30.87, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.08. </p><p>Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The information services provider reported $2.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.29 by $0.58. Alphabet had a net margin of 32.23% and a return on equity of 35.00%. The firm had revenue of $102.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $99.90 billion.  On average, analysts anticipate that  Alphabet Inc. will post 8.9 EPS for the current year. </p><h2>Alphabet Dividend Announcement</h2><ul><li>2 Under-the-Radar Energy Stocks to Watch for AI Demand in 2026</li></ul><p>The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 8th were given a dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 8th. Alphabet's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 8.28%. </p><h2>Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades</h2><p>Several brokerages recently weighed in on GOOGL. HSBC boosted their target price on Alphabet from $335.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. boosted their price target on Alphabet from $340.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock an &#34;overweight&#34; rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Oppenheimer increased their price objective on shares of Alphabet from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a research report on Monday, October 20th. CIBC lifted their target price on shares of Alphabet to $315.00 in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Finally, Citizens Jmp upped their price target on shares of Alphabet from $340.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a &#34;market outperform&#34; rating in a research note on Wednesday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-one have issued  a Buy rating and six have issued  a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock  has an average rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and a consensus price target of $317.76.</p><p><b>Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Alphabet</b></p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling at Alphabet</h2><p>In other Alphabet news, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 32,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $283.48, for a total value of $9,213,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,337,119 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $662,526,494.12. The trade was a 1.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Amie Thuener O'toole sold 2,778 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $288.26, for a total transaction of $800,786.28. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,739 shares in the company, valued at $3,383,884.14. The trade was a 19.14% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 192,687 shares of company stock worth $56,255,711. Insiders own  11.64% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Alphabet Company Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>Alphabet Inc is the holding company created in 2015 to organize Google and a portfolio of businesses developing technologies beyond Google's core internet services. Its principal operations are led by Google, which builds and operates consumer-facing products such as Google Search, YouTube, Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps and Google Workspace, as well as advertising platforms (Google Ads and AdSense) that historically generate the majority of its revenue. Google also develops consumer hardware (Pixel phones, Nest smart-home devices, Chromecast) and developer and distribution platforms such as Google Play.  </p><p>Beyond Google's consumer and advertising businesses, Alphabet invests in enterprise and infrastructure offerings through Google Cloud, which provides cloud computing, data analytics and productivity services to businesses and institutions.</p><h2>See Also</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Alphabet</li><li>GOLD ALERT</li><li>If You Keep Cash In A U.S. Bank Account… Read This NOW</li><li>Do not delete, read immediately</li><li>Ray Dalio Says Buy Gold. 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<p>Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC acquired 23,792 shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) during Q3, valued at approximately $5.78 million, according to its recent SEC filing. This purchase makes Alphabet 1.1% of their holdings, ranking it as their 21st largest investment. Other investors, including Trust Co. of Toledo and Elite Life Management, also increased their stakes in Alphabet during the same period. Institutional investors now own 40.03% of Alphabet's stock, reflecting growing interest in the company amid positive sentiment around its AI initiatives and market performance.</p>

- Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC acquired 23,792 shares of Alphabet Inc., valued at approximately $5,784,000, during Q3, making it the firm’s 21st largest holding.  
- Other institutional investors also increased their stakes, with Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH owning 117,387 shares valued at $28,537,000 after a 0.7% increase during the same period.  
- Alphabet's recent stock performance shows a market capitalization of $3.78 trillion and a P/E ratio of 30.87, alongside positive analyst upgrades and concerns over insider selling and regulatory scrutiny.

Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases Shares of 23,792 Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL