Google A Hits Historic High Amidst Insider Sale and Trading Surge

As of last week, Google A (GOOGL) increased by 0.60%, marking a three-day streak of gains with a total increase of 2.79% over these days. The stock price rose by 3.31% in the past week, bringing its year-to-date gains to 12.72%. Its latest market capitalization stands at $2,574.934 billion.

On August 29, 2025, Google A (GOOGL) reported an insider transaction, wherein Director Arnold Frances sold 102 shares on August 28, 2025.

Google A (GOOGL) was ranked sixth in terms of trading volume among U.S. stocks on August 29, 2025, with a transaction value of $8.442 billion, marking a 23.77% increase compared to the previous day, and a trading volume of 39.728 million shares.

On August 29, Google A (GOOGL) experienced a 0.60% rise, closing at $212.91. Over the last five trading days, the stock gained 3.31%, with a total increase of 10.95% in August and a year-to-date increase of 12.47%. Looking back over the past 52 weeks, the stock has climbed 30.32%.

Alphabet Inc., established through restructuring in 2015, serves as the holding company for Google and its subsidiaries. Originally founded in California on September 4, 1998, Google re-established itself in Delaware in August 2003. Alphabet engages in diverse areas including technology, life sciences, capital investment, and research. Its subsidiaries encompass Google, Calico, GV, Google Capital, Google Fiber, among others. Google focuses on internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies, offering a wide range of internet-based products and services.

On Friday, during the U.S. stock market's late trading hours, Google A shares (GOOGL) reached a peak of $214.65, marking a historic high since its initial public offering on August 19, 2004.