GOOG vs WMSB
Alphabet Inc. compared with Weitz Multisector Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
WMSB
Weitz Multisector Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- WMSB yields more today: 5.27% vs 0.26% (forward).
- GOOG pays every quarter; WMSB 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 | WMSB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $335.38 | $24.85 |
| TTM yield | 0.26% | 3.95% |
| Forward yield | 0.26% | 5.27% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.88 | $1.3093 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) | Sep 27, 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 | 86/100 |
| 1-year total return | +57.5% | — |
| 1-year price return | +57.1% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.1T | — |
| Years paying | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| 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 | WMSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 29.8 | 402.4 |
| Income per year | $26 | $527 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $44 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GOOG · Model WMSB
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. |
| WMSB Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | $0.1091 | Est. |
| WMSB Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.1091 | Est. |
| WMSB Nov 26, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.1091 | 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 WMSB?
WMSB currently has the higher trailing yield: GOOG yields 0.26% and WMSB yields 3.95%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GOOG and WMSB pay?
GOOG pays every quarter and WMSB pays every month. GOOG's next ex-date is Dec 4, 2026 and WMSB's is Sep 27, 2026.
Is GOOG or WMSB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GOOG and WMSB 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.