Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, is set to reward investors with dividends, with the next payout scheduled for December 15, 2025.
The technology giant will distribute a cash dividend of $0.21 per share to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date on December 8, 2025.
This payout follows the company’s previous dividend issued on September 15, 2025, maintaining its quarterly dividend schedule. The dividend represents a forward annual yield of 0.30% based on the current stock price of $278 and a forward payout ratio of 7.54%, suggesting ample room for future increases given the company’s strong earnings.
Notably, Alphabet’s dividend growth story is still in its early stages, with just one year of dividend increases, but the move aligns the tech giant with peers such as Apple and Microsoft, who have long rewarded shareholders through regular dividends. The company’s average dividend recovery period stands at 11.3 days.
An investor holding 100 GOOGL shares will receive $21 this quarter, totaling $84 annually if the rate holds. While the yield is modest, Alphabet’s consistent payouts reflect its financial maturity and commitment to rewarding shareholders.
The dividend comes at a time when GOOGL stock has had an impressive run in 2025, gaining 46% year to date. At the close of the last session, the stock was valued at $279.
Alphabet fundamentals
Meanwhile, Alphabet reported a strong performance in Q3 2025. The company’s quarterly revenue surpassed $100 billion for the first time, rising 16% year-over-year, while diluted earnings per share jumped 35% to $2.87.
Growth was broad-based across Google Search, YouTube ads, subscriptions, and cloud services. Notably, Google Cloud revenue surged 34% to $15.2 billion, supported by expanding AI infrastructure and generative AI solutions.
The segment’s $155 billion backlog signals continued strength ahead. Alphabet also reported 300 million paid subscribers and over 650 million monthly users for its Gemini AI app.
Despite significant investment, Q3 capital expenditures climbed 83% to $23.9 billion, yet the company maintained strong financials, with $73.6 billion in trailing free cash flow and $98.5 billion in cash reserves.
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