Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
Alphabet Inc. Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$4.57
FY2025
5-year range
$4.48 / $74.46
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 60
Communication Services
What the data says
Alphabet Inc.'s capital returned to shareholders per share of $4.57 is higher than 88% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $4.48 in FY2022 to $74.46 in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.57 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -36.8%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Declined from $4.79 to $4.57 over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -36.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+64.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share decreased 18.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 60 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders per share was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders per share in the period was 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 | Capital Returned to Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.57 | -18.2% |
| FY2024 | $5.58 | +16.7% |
| FY2023 | $4.79 | +6.9% |
| FY2022 | $4.48 | -94.0% |
| FY2021 | $74.46 | +64.5% |
| FY2020 | $45.25 | +71.1% |
| FY2019 | $26.45 | +102.5% |
| FY2018 | $13.06 | +86.3% |
| FY2017 | $7.01 | +30.5% |
| FY2016 | $5.37 | +100.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026