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GOOGL

Alphabet Inc.

GOOGL

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

$334.76

Fairly valued · +11% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.26%

Annual Dividend

$0.88

Payout Ratio

4%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GOOGL's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 22, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has a forward dividend yield of 0.26%, based on an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and a share price of $334.76.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOGL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • GOOGL has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GOOGL's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 4, 2026, for a dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOGL pays out 4% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOGL's 0.26% yield is 30% below its five-year average yield of 0.37%.
  • As of Oct 22, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GOOGL is $371.32 per share, 11% above the $334.76 share price, so GOOGL screens as fairly valued.
  • Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) 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, "GOOGL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 22, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GOOGL

Summary

As of Oct 22, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) yields 0.26% ($0.88 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (76/100).

Is GOOGL a good dividend stock?

Yes

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.26% ($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%)
  • 140% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.26%
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
$4.1T
P/E Ratio
16.8
5-Yr Total Return
140%
52-Week Range
$244.15 – $408.61
Dividend Safety
B · 76/100
Ever Cut?
No

GOOGL dividend raises and cuts

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) 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 GOOGL payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GOOGL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GOOGL dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOOGL a good dividend stock?

Yes. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.26% ($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 GOOGL undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GOOGL's fair value is about $371.32 versus a $334.76 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+11% vs. fair value).

Is GOOGL's dividend safe?

GOOGL 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 GOOGL's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GOOGL is about $371.32 per share, roughly 11% above the current $334.76 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GOOGL a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GOOGL screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.26% ($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 GOOGL cut its dividend?

GOOGL 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 GOOGL pay a dividend?

Yes. Alphabet Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.26%.

What is GOOGL's dividend yield?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOGL's forward dividend yield is 0.26%, based on a $0.88 annual dividend and a $334.76 share price.

What is GOOGL's dividend per share?

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

What is GOOGL's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 22, 2026, GOOGL'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 GOOGL grown its dividend?

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

When is the next GOOGL ex-dividend date?

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

GOOGL Dividend News

GOOGL
IncreaseGOOGL·Jun 11, 2026

Alphabet Raises Quarterly Dividend to 22 Cents a Share

Alphabet increased its quarterly dividend by 4.76%, lifting its annualized payout to $0.88 a share while maintaining a modest forward yield.

Income Calculator

At $0.88 / yr per share

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

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