If you'd invested in Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL): performance and returns
Looking for Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Alphabet Inc. (Class A) have returned?
This calculator shows how much Alphabet Inc. (Class A) stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Alphabet Inc. (Class A)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,888 | +89% |
| 3 years ago | $4,050 | +305% |
| 5 years ago | $4,078 | +308% |
| 10 years ago | $9,187 | +819% |
| since inception (2004) | $110,191 | +10919% |
Return by year (Alphabet Inc. (Class A))
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +14% | $1,142 (+14%) |
| 2025 | +65% | $1,888 (+89%) |
| 2024 | +36% | $2,558 (+156%) |
| 2023 | +58% | $4,050 (+305%) |
| 2022 | -39% | $2,467 (+147%) |
| 2021 | +65% | $4,078 (+308%) |
| 2020 | +31% | $5,336 (+434%) |
| 2019 | +28% | $6,840 (+584%) |
| 2018 | -1% | $6,785 (+579%) |
| 2017 | +33% | $9,019 (+802%) |
| 2016 | +2% | $9,187 (+819%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does GOOGL return?
$1,000 invested in Alphabet Inc. (Class A) 10 years ago would be worth $9,187 today, i.e. +25%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was GOOGL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+65%). Worst year: 2022 (-39%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in GOOGL since inception be worth?
Since 2004, $1,000 would have become $110,191 (+10919%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Alphabet Inc. (Class A) pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s average annual return (ROI)?
Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s return on investment is about +25%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.