Guide to buying Alphabet Inc Class A stock in Canada

Alphabet Inc Class A is an internet content & information business based in the US. Alphabet Inc Class A stocks (GOOGL) are listed on the NASDAQ, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Alphabet Inc Class A employs 190,167 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $385.5 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Alphabet Inc Class A stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock in Canada.

Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) stock summary

Company stock name	Alphabet Inc Class A
Stock ticker symbol	GOOGL
Exchange	NASDAQ
52-week stock price range	$140.23 – $328.83
Where to buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

All amounts in this table are in USD.

Can I buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock from within Canada.

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Alphabet Inc Class A stock chart (NASDAQ: GOOGL)

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Alphabet Inc Class A stock price

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Is Alphabet Inc Class A stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Alphabet Inc Class A stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock on the TSX because Alphabet Inc Class A stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Alphabet Inc Class A stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol "GOOGL."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Alphabet Inc Class A stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NASDAQ, like Interactive Brokers.

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Alphabet Inc Class A stock dividends

Alphabet Inc Class A dividend payout ratio: 8.19% of net profits

Recently Alphabet Inc Class A has paid out, on average, around 8.19% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0.27% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Alphabet Inc Class A shareholders could enjoy a 0.27% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Alphabet Inc Class A's case, that would currently equate to about $1.02 per share.

While Alphabet Inc Class A's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that Alphabet Inc Class A is investing more in its future growth.

Alphabet Inc Class A's next dividend payout is expected around December 15, 2025. To benefit, you'll need to buy Alphabet Inc Class A stocks before December 8, 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").

Alphabet Inc Class A stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Alphabet Inc Class A stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Alphabet Inc Class A's P/E ratio

  Alphabet Inc Class A's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 28x. In other words, Alphabet Inc Class A shares trade at around 28 times recent earnings.

  That's comparable to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29).

• Alphabet Inc Class A's PEG ratio

  Alphabet Inc Class A's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 1.6147. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Alphabet Inc Class A's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• Alphabet Inc Class A's EBITDA

  Alphabet Inc Class A's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $145.2 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has Alphabet Inc Class A stock ever split?

Alphabet Inc Class A's stocks were split on a 20:1 basis on July 17, 2022. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 20 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Alphabet Inc Class A stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 95% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Alphabet Inc Class A stocks, which in turn could have impacted Alphabet Inc Class A's stock price.

How volatile is Alphabet Inc Class A stock?

Over the last 12 months, Alphabet Inc Class A's stocks price has ranged from $140.23 to as high as $328.83. Alphabet Inc Class A's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.08. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that Alphabet Inc Class A's stocks are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Alphabet Inc Class A's beta stock volatility rating.

Alphabet Inc Class A company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Alphabet Inc Class A's outstanding shares	$3.8 trillion
Gross profit (TTM)	$228.1 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	30.51%
Profit margin	32.23%
Revenue (TTM)	$385.5 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	16.28%
Return on equity (TTM)	35.45%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$10.12
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$269.14
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$202.69

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

Alphabet Inc Class A company profile

Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments.

The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services.

The Google Cloud segment offers AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services.

The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

• Common company-related questions about Alphabet Inc Class A

  What percentage of Alphabet Inc Class A is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.569% of Alphabet Inc Class A stocks are held by insiders and 81.309% by institutions.

  How many people work for Alphabet Inc Class A?
  Latest data suggests 190,167 work at Alphabet Inc Class A.

  When does the fiscal year end for Alphabet Inc Class A?
  Alphabet Inc Class A's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Alphabet Inc Class A based?
  Alphabet Inc Class A's address is: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043

  What is Alphabet Inc Class A's ISIN number?
  Alphabet Inc Class A's international securities identification number is: US02079K3059

  What is Alphabet Inc Class A's CUSIP number?
  Alphabet Inc Class A's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 38259P706

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Alphabet Inc Class A stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Alphabet Inc Class A stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Alphabet Inc Class A stock

• Can I buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Alphabet Inc Class A stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Alphabet Inc Class A stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Alphabet Inc Class A stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Alphabet Inc Class A stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Alphabet Inc Class A stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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