Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) dividend history and payment record
Alphabet Inc. pays dividends quarterly. We hold 10 payments for it, going back to June 2024 — the full record is below, with what it has paid and when, and how far ahead of each ex-date it declares. We don't publish a predicted next ex-dividend date for GOOG. As soon as the company declares one it will appear at the top of this page; until then the record below is what we hold.
GOOG dividend at a glance
| Most recent payment | $0.22 per share, September 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Indicated annual dividend | $0.88 per share, at the current rate and cadence |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Change over the past year | Raised 4.8%, from $0.21 to $0.22 |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2, in the record we hold |
| Typical announcement lead | Declared about 43 days before the ex-date, across 10 announcements |
| Typical time to payment | Paid about 7 days after the ex-date |
| History on file | 10 payments since June 2024 |
Alphabet Inc.'s dividend schedule
Alphabet Inc. has paid quarterly with the most recent ex-date on September 4, 2026. Its ex-dates usually land in the first third of the month.
Across the 10 announcements we have on file, GOOG declares a dividend a median of 43 days before the shares go ex. That is roughly how much notice GOOG gives you before each ex-date, once its board declares. The cash then arrives about 7 days after the ex-date.
The most recent increase was 4.8%, from $0.21 to $0.22, effective with the June 2026 ex-date.
GOOG dividend history
The last 10 payments on record.
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.20 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.20 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.20 |
Amounts are per share as reported on each ex-date, and are not restated for later share splits — a split shows up here as a step down in the per-share amount. Shown for schedule context, not as a yield.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to own GOOG before the ex-dividend date?
- Yes. You must already hold the shares when trading opens on the ex-dividend date to receive the payment. Buying on the ex-date itself is too late — the seller keeps that dividend. See ex-date vs record date vs payment date for how the dates fit together.
- How often does GOOG pay a dividend?
- Alphabet Inc. has historically paid quarterly.
- How much does GOOG pay per share?
- The most recent payment was $0.22 per share, with an ex-date of September 4, 2026. At that rate and frequency the indicated annual dividend is $0.88 a share. This is the cash amount, not a yield — a yield depends on the share price you pay.
- How far in advance does GOOG announce its dividend?
- A median of 43 days before the ex-date, across the 10 declarations we hold.