Alphabet's $39.69 Billion Trading Volume Lands 20th in Market Ranking

On July 17, 2025, Alphabet's trading volume reached $39.69 billion, ranking 20th in the day's stock market. Google's Class C shares (GOOG) rose by 0.51%, marking the seventh consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 5.45% over the past week.

On June 18th, Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai sold 32,500 shares of the company's Class C common stock. This transaction was part of a broader plan to sell shares worth approximately $5.95 million. Additionally, Alphabet's director John L. Hennessy also filed to sell 400 shares of the company's Class C common stock, with an estimated market value of $72,828.

Alphabet has been actively seeking to expand its market presence by offering steep discounts on its cloud services to U.S. federal agencies. The company has proposed a deal that could save the government up to $2 billion through a 71% discount on business applications. This strategic move is aimed at leveraging Alphabet's dominant position in the ad business, cloud growth, and AI integration to drive further growth and market penetration.