Company / Total Debt
Alphabet Inc. Total Debt History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$49.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$12.0B / $49.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+309.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 55
Communication Services
What the data says
Total Debt changed +309% YoY in FY2025, a notable deviation from the 9-year average annual change of +59%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$49.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.2%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Increased from $13.0B to $49.1B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +47.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +26.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 9% in Communication ServicesTop 91% of 55This company $49.1B Sector average $11.4B
▼
+329.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +26.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, total debt increased 309.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 55 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Lowest total debt in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $49.1B | +309.0% |
| FY2024 | $12.0B | -7.7% |
| FY2023 | $13.0B | -15.1% |
| FY2022 | $15.3B | -0.8% |
| FY2021 | $15.4B | +0.8% |
| FY2020 | $15.3B | +227.0% |
| FY2019 | $4.7B | +15.3% |
| FY2018 | $4.1B | +0.9% |
| FY2017 | $4.0B | +0.7% |
| FY2016 | $4.0B | +24.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026