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GOOG

Alphabet Inc.

GOOG

Communication Services · Internet Content & Information · Stock · quarterly payer

$330.95

Undervalued · +16% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.27%

Annual Dividend

$0.88

Payout Ratio

4%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GOOG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 22, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has a forward dividend yield of 0.27%, based on an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and a share price of $330.95.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • GOOG has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GOOG's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 4, 2026, for a dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG pays out 4% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG's 0.27% yield is 27% below its five-year average yield of 0.37%.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GOOG is $382.73 per share, 16% above the $330.95 share price, so GOOG screens as undervalued.
  • Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 10 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 4.8% increase to $0.220 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 8, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "GOOG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 22, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GOOG

Summary

As of Oct 22, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) yields 0.27% ($0.88 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (76/100).

Is GOOG a good dividend stock?

Yes

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.27% ($0.88/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (4%)
  • 137% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.27%
Payout Ratio
4%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 4, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.21
Market Cap
$4.0T
P/E Ratio
16.6
5-Yr Total Return
137%
52-Week Range
$244.67 – $404.47
Dividend Safety
B · 76/100
Ever Cut?
No

GOOG dividend raises and cuts

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 10 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 4.8% increase to $0.220 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 8, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 8, 2026Raise$0.210 → $0.220+4.8%
Jun 9, 2025Raise$0.200 → $0.210+5.0%
Every GOOG payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GOOG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GOOG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOOG a good dividend stock?

Yes. Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.27% ($0.88/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is GOOG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GOOG's fair value is about $382.73 versus a $330.95 share price — so it looks undervalued (+16% vs. fair value).

Is GOOG's dividend safe?

GOOG has a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GOOG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GOOG is about $382.73 per share, roughly 16% above the current $330.95 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GOOG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GOOG screens as "yes" and undervalued. Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.27% ($0.88/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GOOG cut its dividend?

GOOG earns a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GOOG pay a dividend?

Yes. Alphabet Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.27%.

What is GOOG's dividend yield?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG's forward dividend yield is 0.27%, based on a $0.88 annual dividend and a $330.95 share price.

What is GOOG's dividend per share?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG pays $0.88 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is GOOG's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG's payout ratio is 4% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GOOG grown its dividend?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next GOOG ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOG's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 4, 2026, for $0.22 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.88 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$22.00
Annual$88.00
Monthly avg$7.33

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