Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Alphabet stock on November 26th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 11/20/2025.

Alphabet Stock Performance

Shares of GOOGL traded up $1.96 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $304.42. 22,037,391 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 36,626,410. The company has a quick ratio of 1.75, a current ratio of 1.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $287.77 and a 200-day moving average price of $232.84. Alphabet Inc. has a 12-month low of $140.53 and a 12-month high of $328.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.67 trillion, a P/E ratio of 30.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 1.07.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The information services provider reported $2.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.29 by $0.58. The company had revenue of $102.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $99.90 billion. Alphabet had a return on equity of 35.00% and a net margin of 32.23%. Equities analysts anticipate that Alphabet Inc. will post 8.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Alphabet Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 8th were paid a dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 8th. Alphabet’s payout ratio is presently 8.28%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Alphabet

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Finivi Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 1.2% in the third quarter. Finivi Inc. now owns 3,276 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $796,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. AIA Group Ltd raised its stake in shares of Alphabet by 41.4% during the third quarter. AIA Group Ltd now owns 259,966 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $63,198,000 after purchasing an additional 76,083 shares during the last quarter. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC. grew its position in Alphabet by 1.0% during the third quarter. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC. now owns 5,873 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $1,428,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the period. Mirabella Financial Services LLP boosted its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 110.7% in the 3rd quarter. Mirabella Financial Services LLP now owns 97,678 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $23,702,000 after purchasing an additional 51,319 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farmers National Bank raised its position in shares of Alphabet by 72.1% in the 3rd quarter. Farmers National Bank now owns 10,242 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $2,490,000 after buying an additional 4,290 shares during the period. 40.03% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Alphabet

Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Google Cloud landed a very large security-services expansion with Palo Alto Networks — reports say the deal is a multibillion-dollar agreement (one source put it “approaching $10 billion”). This materially strengthens Google Cloud’s sales momentum and backlog and supports the unit’s revenue growth thesis. Google Cloud lands deal with Palo Alto Networks — Reuters
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target on Alphabet to $350 and kept a Buy rating — analyst upward revisions increase visible upside and can spur buying from target-driven funds. Citigroup adjusts price target on Alphabet — MarketScreener
• Positive Sentiment: Talent win: ~20% of Google’s AI software engineer hires in 2025 were “boomerang” ex-employees, underscoring Alphabet’s ability to re-attract experienced AI talent in a competitive market — a plus for product execution on Gemini/AI initiatives. Google’s boomerang year — CNBC
• Positive Sentiment: YouTube won exclusive streaming rights for the Oscars starting in 2029 — a long-term content win that should increase premium video inventory and advertiser demand on YouTube. YouTube will stream the Oscars — TechCrunch
• Positive Sentiment: Optional upside from private investments: coverage highlights that a potential SpaceX IPO could crystallize very large unrealized gains on Alphabet’s early SpaceX stake — a one-time balance-sheet/earnings kicker if realized. Why a SpaceX IPO Could Be a Major Catalyst for GOOGL Stock — MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Alphabet is frequently listed among top cloud names and is trending in retail/analyst screens (Zacks / industry roundups) — useful for flows but not a near-term fundamental change. Alphabet is a trending stock — Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk: Mexico’s antitrust commission ordered Google to drop certain Android restrictions — this highlights continued regulatory/legal risk globally that can pressure business practices and operating costs. Mexico orders Google to drop Android restrictions — Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: filings show CEO Sundar Pichai and other senior insiders sold shares in mid-December — while common for liquidity or planning, such sales can be perceived negatively by some investors. Insider selling disclosures — SEC / MarketBeat

Insider Transactions at Alphabet

In other news, insider John Kent Walker sold 17,816 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $247.42, for a total transaction of $4,408,034.72. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 42,985 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,635,348.70. This represents a 29.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CAO Amie Thuener O’toole sold 2,778 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.05, for a total value of $694,638.90. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 14,516 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,629,725.80. This trade represents a 16.06% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 226,128 shares of company stock worth $63,183,331 in the last three months. 11.64% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. BNP Paribas assumed coverage on shares of Alphabet in a report on Monday, November 24th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $355.00 price target on the stock. Daiwa Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Alphabet from $233.00 to $333.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $300.00 price target on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $350.00 price objective (up previously from $290.00) on shares of Alphabet in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on shares of Alphabet from $260.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Four equities research 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Alphabet currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $315.90.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Alphabet

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.

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.