Been exploring Google’s stock and I’m curious about their dividends.
I heard some tech companies have started paying dividends, but I’m not sure about Google. Do they pay dividends now or have they discontinued them?
I want to get this right before deciding anything.
Tech giants like Google burned me early on when I expected dividend income that never came.
They reinvest everything back into the business instead of paying shareholders directly. Lost about $800 waiting for Google dividends that don’t exist.
Bought 15 shares thinking I’d get quarterly payments like traditional stocks. That was an expensive lesson about doing research first.
Google (GOOGL/GOOG) does not pay dividends. Never has.
Alphabet focuses on:
• Share buybacks
• Reinvestment in growth
• Cash reserves for acquisitions
No indication of dividend policy change in recent earnings calls.
Alphabet has never paid dividends since going public and no sign exists that they plan to start anytime soon.
Most big tech companies like Google prefer using their cash for stock buybacks or investing in new projects. They believe shareholders get more value from growth than from dividend payments.
Check their quarterly reports for the official word, but do not expect any dividend announcements.