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Alphabet’s Quiet Dividend Growth | Durham News
Alphabet, the tech titan behind Google and YouTube, is now paying dividends—marking a major shift after nearly two decades. Since launching its first payout in April 2024 at 20 cents per share, the company has steadily increased its quarterly dividend to 22 cents, totaling 88 cents annually. Though a small slice of its $4.3 trillion valuation, this consistent, incremental return signals growing profitability and rewards long-term shareholders. Next year, expect the dividend to climb to 23 cents per share, with a payout ratio of just over 7%—a modest but meaningful gesture from a financial…
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