Sunbelt Securities Inc. Boosts Stake in Alphabet Inc.

Investment firm increases holdings in Google parent company by 20% in third quarter.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:36am

Sunbelt Securities Inc. has increased its stake in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, by 20% during the third quarter of the year. The investment firm now owns 42,586 shares of the information services provider's stock, valued at $10.4 million as of its most recent SEC filing.

Why it matters

Alphabet's stock performance and institutional investor activity are closely watched as indicators of the broader technology sector. This move by Sunbelt Securities suggests confidence in Alphabet's long-term growth potential despite recent market volatility.

The details

Sunbelt Securities acquired an additional 7,105 shares of Alphabet stock during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 42,586 shares. The stock now makes up about 0.7% of Sunbelt's investment portfolio, making it the firm's 19th largest position. Other major institutional investors, including Tradewinds LLC and Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp, also increased their stakes in Alphabet during the same period.

  • Sunbelt Securities Inc. disclosed its increased stake in Alphabet in a filing with the SEC on March 18, 2026.
  • The firm acquired the additional 7,105 shares of Alphabet stock during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Sunbelt Securities Inc.

An investment management firm that has increased its stake in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google.

Alphabet Inc.

A multinational technology holding company headquartered in Mountain View, California, and the parent company of Google.

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The takeaway

Sunbelt Securities' increased investment in Alphabet suggests continued confidence in the tech giant's long-term growth prospects, even as the broader market experiences volatility. This move aligns with broader trends of institutional investors maintaining or growing their stakes in leading technology companies.