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Ackman Sells Alphabet Stock, Buys Netflix Amid AI Growth
Investors monitoring activist investor Bill Ackman's portfolio may note his shift from Alphabet (N: GOOGL) to Netflix (N: ). While Alphabet reported strong revenue growth and significant gains in its cloud division, Netflix is trading at a considerable discount from its peak, with analysts projecting substantial earnings growth.
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Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman has divested his stake in Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), a move that comes as the tech giant reported robust 24% revenue growth for the second quarter, reaching $120 billion. Ackman's capital has reportedly shifted into Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), a stock trading down 42% from its peak.
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Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has exited his position in Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), redirecting capital towards Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). The move by Pershing Square's founder follows Alphabet's second-quarter earnings report, which showed revenue climbing 24% to $120 billion. This growth marks the twelfth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue expansion for the search and advertising giant. Alphabet's GAAP operating income saw a 31% increase to $41 billion, notably excluding unrealized gains from its SpaceX investment.
Despite the strong top-line performance and significant growth in Google Cloud revenue, which rose 82% in the quarter, Ackman's decision to sell Alphabet, coupled with his acquisition of Netflix, suggests a shift in investment strategy. Netflix, currently trading approximately 42% below its June 2025 high, is anticipated by analysts to see earnings growth of 21% annually over the next three years. The streaming service operates within a market projected to expand at a 10% annual rate through 2030.
### Story Arc / How We Got Here This latest capital allocation by Bill Ackman follows a period where the Magnificent Seven group of stocks, including Alphabet, showed mixed performance, with some lagging the broader S&P 500 index as of August 31, 2026. While AI-driven growth has boosted companies like Alphabet and Microsoft, concerns over valuations have persisted. Ackman's move into Netflix, a company experiencing a significant drawdown from its highs, indicates a potential contrarian bet on a turnaround within the streaming sector. Prior coverage can be found at /explore/magnificent-seven-stocks-lag-sp-500-amid-mixed-performance.
## Catalyst Analysis: Investor Positioning Shift Bill Ackman's reported sale of Alphabet shares and purchase of Netflix stock represent a significant shift in capital allocation by a prominent hedge fund manager. This action could influence investor sentiment towards both technology and media sectors, particularly as companies like Alphabet continue to emphasize AI advancements and Netflix seeks to capitalize on its market position despite a substantial decline from its recent highs.
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Famous billionaire investor Bill Ackman sold his Google stock and used the money to buy Netflix instead. Everyday investors care because following what big money managers buy and sell can signal where future stock market trends are heading.
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square exited Alphabet and rotated capital into Netflix.
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