GOOG vs OEI
Alphabet Inc. compared with Optimized Equity Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
OEI
Optimized Equity Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- OEI yields more today: 8.75% vs 0.26% (forward).
- GOOG pays every quarter; OEI 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 | OEI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $335.38 | $26.45 |
| TTM yield | 0.26% | 6.56% |
| Forward yield | 0.26% | 8.75% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.88 | $2.3133 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) | Sep 17, 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 | 89/100 |
| 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 | OEI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 29.8 | 378.1 |
| Income per year | $26 | $875 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $73 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GOOG · Model OEI
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. |
| OEI Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.1928 | Est. |
| OEI Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.1928 | Est. |
| OEI Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.1928 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GOOGOEI
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 OEI?
OEI currently has the higher trailing yield: GOOG yields 0.26% and OEI yields 6.56%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GOOG and OEI pay?
GOOG pays every quarter and OEI pays every month. GOOG's next ex-date is Dec 4, 2026 and OEI's is Sep 17, 2026.
Is GOOG or OEI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GOOG and OEI 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.