Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
7.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
7.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return81.3%
5Y Total Return200.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$30,06010Y ago$89,67020Y ago$346,463
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Alphabet Inc. distributes 7.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GOOG has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GOOG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 200.6%, with dividends contributing 1.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $89,670 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 8 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.64
Avg/Payment$0.2050
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 26.97% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 26.40% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 35.02% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 45.60% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 47.67% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 33.88% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 26.75% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 11.32% | Jun 17, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Search and video advertising platforms
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
7.6% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.21 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.83 | 38.3% | 4 | $10.81 | 7.7% | 13.02x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | — | 3 | $8.04 | 7.5% | 13.40x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.80 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.56 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.61 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.93 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.46 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.19 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.90 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does GOOG pay per share?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GOOG's next ex-dividend date?
GOOG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GOOG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GOOG's dividend safe?
GOOG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.6% and FCF payout ratio of +13.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GOOG increased its dividend?
GOOG has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does GOOG pay dividends?
Alphabet Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GOOG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GOOG five years ago would be worth approximately $30,060 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GOOG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GOOG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.