Alphabet Inc. Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.23%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
Stock Price
$376.43
Market Cap
$4.56T
How It's Calculated
0.23% = $0.88 ÷ $376.43 × 100
What This Means
Alphabet Inc.'s dividend yield of 0.23% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Internet Content & Information. With a market capitalization of about $4.56T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $376.43, within a 52-week range of $163.33 to $404.47 (-6.9% from the high, +130.5% from the low). Beta of 1.27 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 37.9%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Alphabet Inc., yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Communication Services, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Alphabet Inc.'s dividend yield of 0.23% can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (0.23%), META (0.33%), NFLX (0.00%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GOOG is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.27 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 37.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$0.88
Sector
Communication Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does GOOG pay a dividend?
Yes — Alphabet Inc. currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $0.88 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for GOOG?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, GOOG's yield is about 0.23%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.23% compare to sector peers?
In Communication Services, peer yields such as VZ (5.92%), CMCSA (5.31%), T (4.48%) help frame GOOG's 0.23%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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