Sepio Capital 13F: Adds $6.5M to Alphabet (GOOG) Stake

Sepio Capital boosted its holdings in Alphabet Inc. GOOG by 19,200 shares during the period, bringing its total investment to 65,370 shares. According to a Form 13F filed with the SEC on October 22, 2026, the value of the firm's stake reached about $22.27 million at the close of the quarter. That represents a 41.6% increase over the previous holding of 46,170 shares.

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What Changed in Sepio Capital's Alphabet Inc. Position

The increased stake by Sepio Capital shows a growing commitment to the tech giant. The firm added 19,200 shares to its portfolio, lifting the position value significantly from the prior quarter. Alphabet Inc. GOOG closed at $320.76 on the filing date.

Other Institutional Activity in Alphabet Inc.

Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Alphabet Inc. GOOG around the same time. True North Advisors grew its holdings by 75,521 shares, ending with 76,600 shares worth about $26.10 million. Midwest Trust increased its stake by 31,384 shares, resulting in 415,150 shares valued at about $141.46 million. Oriental Harbor Investment Master Fund added 110,591 shares to hold 1,160,244 shares worth roughly $395.34 million. SBI Securities trimmed its position by 3,956 shares, ending with 193,856 shares valued at $66.05 million. Embree Financial Group lifted its holdings by 1,594 shares to finish with 12,648 shares worth about $4.31 million.

Alphabet Inc. Stock Down 4.6%

Alphabet Inc. GOOG shares recently traded around $320.85, which is about equal to the $320.76 close on the filing date. The stock sits roughly 5.8% below its 50-day moving average of $340.55 and about 5.5% below its 200-day moving average of $339.43. Over the past year, the shares have traded as low as $252.77 and as high as $404.47.

Recent Earnings

Alphabet Inc. GOOG reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $445.87 billion alongside earnings of $19.93 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 54.8% and a return on equity of 48.7%, with revenue growing 24.2% year-over-year. The next financial results are scheduled for release on October 28, 2026.

Dividend

Alphabet Inc. GOOG pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 0.27% based on recent trading levels. The payout ratio sits at a modest 4.3% of earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Alphabet Inc.

Company insiders executed three transactions prior to the filing date. On July 29, 2026, officer Marsida Saraci sold 449 shares at an average price of $333.20 for a total value of $149,607. Director Frances H. Arnold sold 82 shares on July 30, 2026, at $333.39 per share totaling $27,338, and later sold another 82 shares on August 28, 2026, at $337.71 per share for a total of $27,692.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their outlooks on Alphabet Inc. GOOG through the late summer and fall. On July 23, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating while lowering its price target from $460 to $420, while TD Cowen reiterated a buy rating with a $475 target. On October 8, 2026, TD Cowen maintained its buy rating while raising its price target to $485. UBS maintained a neutral rating on October 14, 2026, lifting its target from $379 to $380. On October 15, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating and lifted its price target from $420 to $425. Overall, the stock carries a consensus strong buy recommendation from 13 analysts with a mean price target of $422.15.

About Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet Inc. GOOG operates internet and technology platforms through major segments like Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. It provides widely used tools including search, advertising, operating systems, cloud computing infrastructure, and consumer hardware. Institutional interest remains high as the company continues to scale its digital services and artificial intelligence offerings worldwide.

Bottom Line

Investors will look ahead to Alphabet Inc. GOOG's upcoming earnings release on October 28, 2026, for fresh details on revenue growth and profitability. Monitoring subsequent institutional filings will show whether firms like Sepio Capital continue expanding their positions in the technology leader.