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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Free Cash Flow Yield: 1.45%

Is Alphabet Inc.’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Alphabet Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 1.45% is 58% below its 5-year average of 3.49%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.31%–5.72%).

The free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 1.45% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 33.65% (2.19%).

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GOOGL Free Cash Flow Yield
1.45%-58.09% 1Y
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GOOGL Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

GOOGL Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

GOOGL Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

1.45%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

2.19%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

3.09%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

3.49%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

3.38%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

3.59%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

3.51%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-33.65%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-53.06%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-58.47%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-57.11%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-59.57%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-58.74%

GOOGL Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)1.45%2.19%3.09%3.49%
Apple Inc. (AAPL)$4.27T3.01%2.84%3.14%3.50%
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)$3.00T2.43%2.18%2.25%2.52%
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)$1.48T3.22%2.77%3.23%4.19%
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T0.29%0.48%1.16%0.93%
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)$342.80B3.40%2.12%2.16%1.50%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

1.45%

Earnings Yield

3.60%

Dividend Yield

0.23%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Alphabet Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Alphabet Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 1.45%.
Is Alphabet Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 1.45% is 58% below its 5-year average of 3.49%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.31%–5.72%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 2.19%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 3.09%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 3.49%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 3.38%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 3.59%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for GOOGL stock is 3.51%.

Alphabet Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-091.45%
2026-06-081.45%
2026-06-051.43%
2026-06-041.41%
2026-06-031.47%
2026-06-021.45%
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2026-05-121.36%
2026-05-111.35%
2026-05-081.31%
2026-05-071.32%
2026-05-061.32%
2026-05-051.36%
2026-05-041.37%
2026-05-011.37%
2026-04-301.37%
2026-04-291.50%
2026-04-281.71%
2026-04-271.71%
2026-04-241.74%
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2026-04-201.78%
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2026-04-071.96%
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About Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet Inc. provides a diverse range of products and digital platforms to consumers across multiple global regions, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's operations are organized into three primary divisions: Google Services, Google Cloud, and "Other Bets." The Google Services segment delivers core offerings such as its advertising solutions, the Android operating system, the Chrome browser, and various hardware. It also features popular applications like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. This division further handles the sale of applications, in-app purchases, and digital content via the Google Play store, alongside marketing devices such as Fitbit wearables, Google Nest smart home products, Pixel smartphones, and other proprietary hardware. It also provides non-advertising services for YouTube. The Google Cloud segment offers a comprehensive suite of infrastructure, platform, and other cloud computing services for businesses. This includes Google Workspace, a collection of cloud-native collaboration tools for enterprises, featuring applications like Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet, among other specialized services for corporate clients. Lastly, the "Other Bets" segment is engaged in developing and selling health technology and internet services. Established in 1998, Alphabet Inc. maintains its principal executive offices in Mountain View, California.

Mountain View, CA
185,719 employees
Communication Services / Internet Content & Information
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
CEO
Sundar Pichai