What If You Had Invested $1,000.00 in Company Alphabet Inc. Back in 2015?

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) growth 10 years
Ticker: GOOGL Investment Breakdown: ROI, CAGR & Compounding

Company Profile

Stock Name
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
EPS (TTM)
9.38
Sector
Communication Service
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Exchange
NASDAQ
PE Ratio (TTM)
20.49
Market Size
2.330T (Large-Cap)

Investment Scenario
Let’s go back to 2015. Imagine an investor who invested $1,000.00 in Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) company stock and held it steadily for 10 years . Instead of chasing short-term gains, the investor adopted a long-term approach—holding the shares without selling. Over time, the value of the investment grew not only through stock price appreciation but also through the accumulation of dividend payouts.

As of January 1, 2025, the $1,000.00 investment in NASDAQ:GOOGL would be worth approximately $124,889.80 , thanks to stock splits, price appreciation, and consistent dividend payouts. This reflects a total Gain from stocks of 123,889.80 , a return on investment (ROI) of 12388.98%, and an annualized compounded growth rate (CAGR) of around 62.05%. This highlights the power of long-term investing and shows how a disciplined, patient approach—paired with investing in a fundamentally strong company like Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)—can lead to significant wealth creation over time.

Time Period: 1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2025

$1,000.00 invested in Alphabet Inc. in 2015 grew to $124,889.80 by 1 Jan, 2025.

Invested Amount
$1,000.00
Gain from stocks
$123.9K (~ 1.2 Lakh)
Dividend Earned
$444.00
Final Amount (initial + stocks + dividend)
$125,333.80
Return on investment (ROI)
12388.98%
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
62.05%
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) investment 2015–2025
Alphabet Inc. investment chart YoY from 2015–2025

Wealth grew over time through a mix of dividend income and stock price appreciation. Dividends added to capital, while stock splits increased the number of shares held. Even without reinvesting dividends, the portfolio expanded steadily. As years passed, compounding took effect — turning small gains into larger ones. Holding the stock long-term allowed capital to grow naturally. This shows how patience, steady returns, and the power of compounding can help build lasting wealth from a single investment.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) dividend earned 2015–2025
Alphabet Inc. dividend earned chart YoY from 2015–2025

Alphabet Inc. Investment Summary (2015–2025)

Investment Duration 10 years
Initial Investment in 2015 $1,000.00
Share Price in 2015 $26.63
Total Shares Purchased 37
By 2025, the share price increased to $168.77. This resulted in a significant appreciation in the value of the investment. 
Share Price in 2025 $168.77
Value of 740 Shares in 2025 $124,889.80 [124.9K (~ 1.2 Lakh)]
Final Investment Value (2025) $124,889.80
Total Dividend Earned $444.00
Total Gain $123,889.80
Return on Investment (ROI) 12388.98%
 This performance reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 62.05% — a strong return over the period. 

Yearly Breakdown

2015

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $26.63
Final Investment Value $985.31 [ ~985.31 ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2016

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $38.11
Final Investment Value $1,410.07 [ ~1.41K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2017

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $40.03
Final Investment Value $1,481.11 [ ~1.48K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2018

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $52.65
Final Investment Value $1,948.05 [ ~1.95K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2019

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $51.36
Final Investment Value $1,900.32 [ ~1.90K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2020

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $67.42
Final Investment Value $2,494.54 [ ~2.49K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2021

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 37 Shares
Share Price $88.00
Final Investment Value $3,256.00 [ ~3.26K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2022

Shares 37
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split 740.00 (after applying 20.00x split)
Final Shares 740 Shares
Share Price $145.05
Final Investment Value $107,337.00 [ ~107K (~ 1.1Lakh) ]
Event Details:
Split: Ratio 20.00 on Jul 18, 2022

2023

Shares 740
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 740 Shares
Share Price $89.59
Final Investment Value $66,296.60 [ ~66.3K ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

2024

Shares 740
Current Year Dividend $444.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 740 Shares
Share Price $138.55
Final Investment Value $102,527.00 [ ~103K (~ 1.0Lakh) ]
Event Details:
Dividend: $0.20 per share on Jun 10, 2024
Dividend: $0.20 per share on Sep 09, 2024
Dividend: $0.20 per share on Dec 09, 2024

2025

Shares 740
Current Year Dividend $0.00
Shares After Stock Split No split
Final Shares 740 Shares
Share Price $168.77
Final Investment Value $124,889.80 [ ~125K (~ 1.2Lakh) ]
Event Details:
No Event of stock split or dividend

Insights from the Market

GOOGL has traded between a 52-week low of 140.53 and a high of 207.05 per share so far this year.
Investors who bought $1,000.00 worth of GOOGL shares 10 years ago would now be looking at an investment valued at approximately $123.9K (~ 1.2 Lakh) (as of 1 January 2025), based on the share price alone — with total returns rising to $125,333.80 when including $444.00 in dividends received over the period.

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