Google stock just paid dividends; here’s how much investors received

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) paid its first dividend of 2026 on March 16, when shareholders received $0.21 per share.

The amount paid thus remains unchanged over the past four quarters, and the next one, likely to come on June 16, is also estimated to remain fixed.

In order to receive the last dividend, investors had to have held the stock prior to the ex-dividend day on March 9, 2026.

How much did 100 GOOGL shares receive in dividends in March?

With $0.21 issued per share, shareholders with 100 GOOGL shares in their portfolios have received $21 in quarterly payments.

If the rate indeed remains fixed throughout 2026, the overall yearly amount will be equal to $84. Compared to 2025, this figure will have marked a modest increase of $1.

Google stock dividend overview

Compared to some of its competitors, Google offers a rather appealing dividend. For instance, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is expected to reward its own shareholders with just $0.01 per share later this month. 

At a share price of about $304.42 at press time, Google stock comes with a forward dividend yield of 0.028%, below the 1.37% averaged by the sector.

The tech titan pays dividends on a quarterly basis and began to increase the payout last year, showing a promising approach to shareholder returns. 

Moreover, Google’s forward payout ratio sits at 6.26%, showing there’s ample room for future dividend growth. 

When it comes to the company’s dividend-capture strategies, Google shares typically rebound within roughly 12.9 days after the ex-dividend date, which might make short-term dividend-capture strategies less compelling since investors may need to wait longer for price recovery.

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