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Alphabet (GOOGL) Dividend History & Yield

Alphabet (GOOGL) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and currently yields 0.22%. The most recent dividend was $0.2100/share on Mar 16, 2026, paid Quarterly.

Current Yield

0.22%

TTM Dividend/Share

$0.84

Payment Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

6.4%

Consecutive Growth Years

2

Div Growth (1Y CAGR)

38.33%

Div Growth (5Y CAGR)

N/A

Div Growth (10Y CAGR)

N/A

Dividend health

Chowder score

N/A

FCF payout ratio

4.0%

Net debt / EBITDA

0.2x

Interest coverage

276.95x

ROIC (TTM)

34.5%

Dividend Safety Score

6 out of 6 checks passed

Payout ratio below 75%

Payout ratio is 6.4%, well below the 75% threshold.

Free cash flow covers dividend

FCF/share ($6.05) covers dividend/share ($0.84).

No dividend cuts in 2 years

No dividend cuts in the available 2 years of data.

Positive earnings growth trend

Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.

2+ years of consecutive growth

N/A — only 2 years of data available (need 10+).

FCF payout ratio below 70%

FCF payout ratio is 4.0%, below the 70% threshold.

Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x

Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.2x.

Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)

N/A — insufficient data for 5Y comparison.

Per-payment dividend history

  • Ex-date Jun 8, 2026

    Payment date
    Jun 15, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.2200
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2200
  • Ex-date Mar 9, 2026

    Payment date
    Mar 16, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.2100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2100
  • Ex-date Dec 8, 2025

    Payment date
    Dec 15, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2100
  • Ex-date Sep 8, 2025

    Payment date
    Sep 15, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2100
  • Ex-date Jun 9, 2025

    Payment date
    Jun 16, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2100
  • Ex-date Mar 10, 2025

    Payment date
    Mar 17, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.2000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2000
  • Ex-date Dec 9, 2024

    Payment date
    Dec 16, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2000
  • Ex-date Sep 9, 2024

    Payment date
    Sep 16, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2000
  • Ex-date Jun 10, 2024

    Payment date
    Jun 17, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.2000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.2000

Historical Dividend Yield

Mean trailing dividend yield using one ratio snapshot per calendar year in each lookback window (same basis as the yearly bars)—not CAGR.Mean yield1Y: 0.27%

Dividend Growth

CAGR (per year)1Y: 38.33%

Dividend Increase Track Record

Alphabet has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 2 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.

2024 has fewer payments than typical later years; its annual total may be a partial calendar year or the start of our history — treat the next row’s change vs that year cautiously.

YearPrevious DPSNew DPSChange
2026$0.8300
2025$0.6000$0.8300+38.3%
2024$0.6000

DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.

Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history

Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Alphabet (GOOGL) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.

Latest period

$10.16B

YoY change

+36.5%

5Y CAGR

N/A

Peak year (2025)

$10.05B

Latest annual

$10.05B

Cash dividends paid over time for Alphabet (GOOGL)

Per-period cash dividends paid

Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Alphabet (GOOGL)

Fiscal yearPeriod endedReportedDividends PaidYoYYoY change
2025$10.05B+36.5%+$2.69B
2024$7.36B+$7.36B
2023$0$0
2022$0$0
2021$0$0
2020$0$0
2019$0$0
2018$0$0
2017$0$0
2016$0$0
2015$0$0
2014$0$0
2013$0$0
2012$0$0
2011$0$0
2010$0$0
2009$0$0
2008$0$0
2007$0$0
2006$0$0
2005$0$0
2004$0$0
2003$0$0
2002$0$0
2001$0

2025's annual dividends paid for Alphabet (GOOGL) came in at $10.05B – surged 36.5% year-over-year.

The highest annual dividends paid of $10.05B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2001.

Within Communication Services, Alphabet (GOOGL) ranks 2nd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $4.51B.

Alphabet Dividends Paid 2025: $10.05B

Alphabet dividends paid in 2025 was $10.05B, surged 36.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.

Alphabet Dividends Paid 2024: $7.36B

Alphabet dividends paid in 2024 was $7.36B.

Alphabet Dividends Paid 2023: $0

Alphabet dividends paid in 2023 was $0.

Alphabet Dividends Paid 2022: $0

Alphabet dividends paid in 2022 was $0.

Alphabet Dividends Paid 2021: $0

Alphabet dividends paid in 2021 was $0.

See more financial history for Alphabet (GOOGL).

Sector peers by dividends paid

Companies in the same sector as Alphabet, ranked by their latest dividends paid.

CompanyDividends PaidSector
Verizon (VZ)$11.48BCommunication Services
AT&T (T)$8.18BCommunication Services
Meta (META)$5.32BCommunication Services
Comcast (CMCSA)$4.89BCommunication Services
T-Mobile US (TMUS)$4.12BCommunication Services
Walt Disney (DIS)$1.80BCommunication Services
Netflix (NFLX)$0Communication Services
Spotify (SPOT)$0Communication Services

Frequently asked questions

Does Alphabet pay dividends?

Yes, Alphabet (GOOGL) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.84 per share annually, yielding 0.22%.

What is Alphabet's dividend yield?

Alphabet (GOOGL) has a current dividend yield of 0.22%.

Is Alphabet's dividend safe?

Alphabet (GOOGL) passes 6 out of 6 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.

How many consecutive years has Alphabet increased its dividend?

Alphabet (GOOGL) has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.

What is Alphabet's dividend payout ratio?

Alphabet (GOOGL) has a dividend payout ratio of 6.4%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).

What is Alphabet's dividends paid?

Latest reported dividends paid for Alphabet (GOOGL) is $10.16B (period ending March 31, 2026).

How has Alphabet dividends paid changed year-over-year?

Alphabet (GOOGL) dividends paid changed +36.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.

When did Alphabet dividends paid hit its highest annual value?

Alphabet dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $10.05B in 2025.

What was Alphabet dividends paid in 2024?

Alphabet (GOOGL) dividends paid in 2024 was $7.36B.

What was Alphabet dividends paid in 2025?

Alphabet (GOOGL) dividends paid in 2025 was $10.05B.

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