Alphabet Shares Fall 4.5% YTD, Cutting Co-Founders’ Wealth by $14B
Alphabet shares have slid 4.5% year-to-date in 2026, contributing to co-founders’ combined wealth decline of $14 billion. Larry Page’s net worth dropped $7.3 billion and Sergey Brin’s fell $6.7 billion as Magnificent Seven losses weigh on valuations.
1. Alphabet Stock Performance in 2026
Alphabet shares have recorded a 4.5% decline year-to-date through early February 2026, marking a significant reversal after a 65.2% gain in 2025. The stock’s underperformance is driven by sector rotation toward value names and rising interest rates tightening tech valuations.
2. Impact on Co-Founders’ Net Worth
Co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have seen their net worths decrease by $7.3 billion and $6.7 billion respectively, totaling a $14 billion reduction in personal wealth. Both retain substantial equity stakes in Alphabet’s Class A and Class C shares, linking their fortunes directly to stock moves.
3. Pressure from Magnificent Seven Retreat
The Magnificent Seven cohort has posted mixed results in 2026, with Amazon down 10.3%, Microsoft off 15.4% and Tesla off 7.5% year-to-date. This collective pullback has pressured mega-cap tech valuations and led major investors to rebalance portfolios ahead of potential market inflection.