GOOGL vs HOLD
Alphabet Inc. compared with Harbor Alpha Layering ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
Quick take
- HOLD yields more today: 6.87% vs 0.26% (forward).
- Over the last year GOOGL delivered the higher total return: +59.3% vs +13.8% (price change plus payouts).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GOOGL | HOLD |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $338.36 | $32.42 |
| TTM yield | 0.25% | 6.87% |
| Forward yield | 0.26% | — |
| Annual payout per share | $0.88 | $2.228 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | n/a |
| Next ex-date | Dec 4, 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 | — |
| 1-year total return | +59.3% | +13.8% |
| 1-year price return | +58.9% | +6.5% |
| 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
| GOOGL | HOLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 29.6 | 308.5 |
| Income per year | $26 | $687 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $57 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GOOGL · Model HOLD
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOGL Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 12, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
| GOOGL Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.22 | Est. |
| HOLD: no schedule to project | |||
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, GOOGL or HOLD?
HOLD currently has the higher trailing yield: GOOGL yields 0.25% and HOLD yields 6.87%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Is GOOGL or HOLD better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GOOGL and HOLD 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.