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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.23%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 0.23%.

GOOGL Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

0.23%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy GOOGL today at the current stock price of $364.26 with a yield of 0.23% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (8.0% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

0.23%

YOC in 3 Years

N/A

YOC in 5 Years

N/A

YOC in 10 Years

N/A

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$364.26
$0.85
8.00%
15 Years

Starting Yield

0.23%

Ending YOC

0.74%

Year 15 Dividend

$2.70

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$24.93

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$0.850.23%$0.00
Year 1$0.92+8.00%0.25%$0.92
Year 2$0.99+8.00%0.27%$1.91
Year 3$1.07+8.00%0.29%$2.98
Year 4$1.16+8.00%0.32%$4.14
Year 5$1.25+8.00%0.34%$5.39
Year 6$1.35+8.00%0.37%$6.73
Year 7$1.46+8.00%0.40%$8.19
Year 8$1.57+8.00%0.43%$9.76
Year 9$1.70+8.00%0.47%$11.46
Year 10$1.84+8.00%0.50%$13.30
Year 11$1.98+8.00%0.54%$15.28
Year 12$2.14+8.00%0.59%$17.42
Year 13$2.31+8.00%0.63%$19.73
Year 14$2.50+8.00%0.69%$22.23
Year 15$2.70+8.00%0.74%$24.93

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

Alphabet Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Alphabet Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for GOOGL stock is 0.23%.

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