Buyback Spend for Alphabet (GOOGL)
Buyback Spend for Alphabet (GOOGL): headline value $45.71B · YoY -26.5%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$45.71B
YoY change
-26.5%
5Y CAGR
+8.0%
Peak year (2024)
$62.22B
Latest annual
$45.71B
Buyback Spend history chart for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2001 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Alphabet (GOOGL) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45.71B | -26.5% | ||
| 2024 | $62.22B | +1.2% | ||
| 2023 | $61.50B | +3.7% | ||
| 2022 | $59.30B | +17.9% | ||
| 2021 | $50.27B | +61.4% | ||
| 2020 | $31.15B | +69.3% | ||
| 2019 | $18.40B | +102.7% | ||
| 2018 | $9.07B | +87.3% | ||
| 2017 | $4.85B | +31.2% | ||
| 2016 | $3.69B | +107.5% | ||
| 2015 | $1.78B | — | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2010 | $801.00M | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2008 | $71.52M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2001 | $1.00M | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Alphabet's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual buyback spend for Alphabet (GOOGL) came in at $45.71B – declined 26.5% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Alphabet buyback spend compounded at +8.0% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Alphabet buyback spend peaked at $62.22B in 2024; the latest annual figure is $45.71B in 2025 (26.5% below peak).
The highest annual buyback spend of $62.22B was reported in 2024. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2002.
Within Communication Services, Alphabet (GOOGL) ranks 1st among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $5.83B.
Alphabet Buyback Spend by Year
Alphabet Buyback Spend 2025: $45.71B
Alphabet buyback spend in 2025 was $45.71B, declined 26.5% below 2024.
Alphabet Buyback Spend 2024: $62.22B
Alphabet buyback spend in 2024 was $62.22B, edged up 1.2% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Alphabet Buyback Spend 2023: $61.50B
Alphabet buyback spend in 2023 was $61.50B, edged up 3.7% from 2022.
Alphabet Buyback Spend 2022: $59.30B
Alphabet buyback spend in 2022 was $59.30B, grew 17.9% from 2021.
Alphabet Buyback Spend 2021: $50.27B
Alphabet buyback spend in 2021 was $50.27B.
See more financial history for Alphabet (GOOGL).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Alphabet, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $26.25B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $9.97B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $9.13B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $7.16B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $4.50B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $3.50B | Communication Services |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $439.00M | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alphabet's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Alphabet (GOOGL) is $45.71B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Alphabet buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Alphabet (GOOGL) buyback spend changed -26.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Alphabet buyback spend?
Alphabet (GOOGL) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +8.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Alphabet buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Alphabet buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $62.22B in 2024.
What was Alphabet buyback spend in 2024?
Alphabet (GOOGL) buyback spend in 2024 was $62.22B.
What was Alphabet buyback spend in 2025?
Alphabet (GOOGL) buyback spend in 2025 was $45.71B.
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