GOOG vs MUNX
Alphabet Inc. compared with AMG GW&K Muni Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- MUNX yields more today: 3.55% vs 0.26% (forward).
- GOOG pays every quarter; MUNX pays every month.
- GOOG raises fewer payout-risk flags on our heuristic (low vs low).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GOOG | MUNX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $335.38 | $24.34 |
| TTM yield | 0.26% | 2.96% |
| Forward yield | 0.26% | 3.55% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.88 | $0.8652 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 4% | — |
| 1-year payout growth | +4.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 96/100 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | +57.5% | — |
| 1-year price return | +57.1% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.1T | — |
| Years paying | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Low |
| Sector / category | Communication Services | — |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| GOOG | MUNX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 29.8 | 410.8 |
| Income per year | $26 | $355 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $30 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GOOG · Model MUNX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOG Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOG Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOG Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
| MUNX Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0721 | Est. |
| MUNX Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0721 | Est. |
| MUNX Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0721 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, GOOG or MUNX?
MUNX currently has the higher trailing yield: GOOG yields 0.26% and MUNX yields 2.96%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GOOG and MUNX pay?
GOOG pays every quarter and MUNX pays every month. GOOG's next ex-date is Dec 4, 2026 and MUNX's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is GOOG or MUNX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GOOG and MUNX differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.