Company / Interest Expense
Alphabet Inc. Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2023 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$308.0M
FY2023
5-year range
$308.0M / $357.0M
FY2019-FY2023
Trend
-13.7%
vs FY2022
Sector context
#5 of 19
Communication Services
What the data says
At $308M, Alphabet Inc.'s interest expense ranks #15 of 19 in the Communication Services sector. Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from $100M in FY2019 to $357M in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$308M in FY2023 with a 5-year CAGR of +22.0%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $346M to $308M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +31.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +22.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+119.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +22.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2023, interest expense decreased 13.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 19 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | $308.0M | -13.7% |
| FY2022 | $357.0M | +3.2% |
| FY2021 | $346.0M | +156.3% |
| FY2020 | $135.0M | +35.0% |
| FY2019 | $100.0M | -12.3% |
| FY2018 | $114.0M | +4.6% |
| FY2017 | $109.0M | -12.1% |
| FY2016 | $124.0M | +19.2% |
As of FY2023 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026