Billionaire Bill Ackman Sells Nearly 10% of Alphabet Stock Amid AI Boom

Billionaire hedge‑fund manager Bill Ackman made a notable move in the third quarter of 2025 by selling over 519,000 shares of Alphabet Inc. Class A stock — a reduction of roughly 9.7% of his stake. Ackman’s firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, holds just 11 stocks, making each position significant in the portfolio. Although he added no new positions and only trimmed holdings in four existing companies during the period, this move stands out because Alphabet is considered a major player in the artificial‑intelligence space. So why sell? Pershing Square hasn’t publicly explained the move, but it likely represents profit‑taking: Alphabet’s shares have soared since Ackman first purchased them. Still, the street remains bullish: A survey of 66 analysts found zero recommending a “sell” of Alphabet, with 12 assigning “strong buy” and 45 “buy” ratings. In short: while Ackman backed away modestly from his Alphabet A holdings, many analysts believe the company remains poised to benefit from the AI tailwind — and that investors may be better off buying, not selling. #BillAckman #AlphabetStock #AIInvesting #ProfitTaking #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM