Vanguard reports 436.0M shares (7.48%) of Alphabet

Vanguard Capital Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 436,027,408 shares of Alphabet Inc common stock as of 03/31/2026.

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Vanguard Capital Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 436,027,408 shares of Alphabet Inc common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing states this equals 7.48% of the class, with sole dispositive power over 436,027,408 shares and sole voting power for 57,765,829 shares.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard holds a large, disclosed passive stake in Alphabet (7.48%).

The filing lists $0 proceeds information is not applicable; it documents ownership: 436,027,408 shares and 7.48% as of 03/31/2026. Sole dispositive power is reported for all 436,027,408 shares while sole voting power is 57,765,829 shares.

Such Schedule 13G filings reflect recognized passive or investment-manager holdings under SEC rules; subsequent changes in voting or disposition authority would require updated disclosures in the appropriate form.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 436,027,408 shares Percent of class: 7.48% Sole voting power: 57,765,829 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 436,027,408 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported in Item 4

Percent of class 7.48% Percent of Alphabet common stock reported in Item 4

Sole voting power 57,765,829 shares Sole power to vote reported in Item 4(i)

Sole dispositive power 436,027,408 shares Sole power to dispose reported in Item 4(iii)

Report date 03/31/2026 Header date for the Schedule 13G position

Filing signature date 04/29/2026 Signature date at end of filing

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, sole dispositive power, beneficially owned, Investment Company Act of 1940

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Vanguard Capital Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 436027408"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 436027408 (b) Percent of class: 7.48 %"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

FAQ

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What stake does Vanguard Capital Management report in Alphabet (GOOG)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 436,027,408 shares, representing 7.48% of Alphabet's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists dispositive and voting power figures for those holdings.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for GOOG shares?

The filing shows sole voting power for 57,765,829 shares and sole dispositive power for 436,027,408 shares as reported in the Schedule 13G disclosure.

When was the Schedule 13G for Vanguard filed for Alphabet (GOOG)?

The Schedule 13G signature is dated 04/29/2026, and the ownership position is reported as of 03/31/2026 in the form's header and Item 4 figures.

Does the filing indicate Vanguard is an active controller of Alphabet?

No active control is claimed; the Schedule 13G documents beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers but does not state an intent to control Alphabet. It follows passive/investment manager disclosure conventions.

Are these holdings held on behalf of other entities or funds?

Yes. The filing states holdings are reported for Vanguard Capital Management and certain affiliates, and include securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts over which the listed entities exercise dispositive power.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/29/2026 - 04:44 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Alphabet Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

02079K305

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 02079K305

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Capital Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 57,765,829.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 436,027,408.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

436,027,408.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.48 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Alphabet Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, 94043
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Capital Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 02079K305
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 436027408
(b)	Percent of class: 7.48 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 57765829
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 436027408
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Capital Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Capital Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/29/2026