GOOG vs WELD
Alphabet Inc. compared with Tema U.S. Manufacturing & Reshoring ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
WELD
Tema U.S. Manufacturing & Reshoring ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- GOOG yields more today: 0.26% vs 0.24% (forward).
- WELD has grown its payout faster: 33.7%/yr vs 4.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
- GOOG pays every quarter; WELD pays once a year.
- Over the last year GOOG delivered the higher total return: +57.5% vs +30.6% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GOOG | WELD |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $335.38 | $54.78 |
| TTM yield | 0.26% | 0.24% |
| Forward yield | 0.26% | 0.24% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.88 | $0.131 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) | Dec 9, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 4% | — |
| 1-year payout growth | +4.9% | +33.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 96/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | +57.5% | +30.6% |
| 1-year price return | +57.1% | +30.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.1T | — |
| Years paying | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| 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 | WELD | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 29.8 | 182.5 |
| Income per year | $26 | $24 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GOOG · Model WELD
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. |
| WELD Dec 9, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.131 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GOOGWELD
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 WELD?
GOOG currently has the higher trailing yield: GOOG yields 0.26% and WELD yields 0.24%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GOOG and WELD pay?
GOOG pays every quarter and WELD pays once a year. GOOG's next ex-date is Dec 4, 2026 and WELD's is Dec 9, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GOOG or WELD?
WELD has grown its payout faster: 33.7%/yr vs 4.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is GOOG or WELD better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GOOG and WELD 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.