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Google's GSUs (the company's term for RSUs) vest over 4 years with a 1-year cliff. After the cliff, shares vest monthly. Google is known for generous refresh grants that can exceed the original grant over time.
Stock Price
$311.69
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
Varies by grant size, common new hire schedule is 38/32/20/10 over 4 years, front-loaded. Another common schedule is 25/25/25/25 over 4 years.
Vesting Frequency
Varies: monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually depending on grant size.
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Google's GSUs (the company's term for RSUs) vest over 4 years with a 1-year cliff. After the cliff, shares vest monthly. Google is known for generous refresh grants that can exceed the original grant over time.
Alphabet (Google) RSUs vest on a Varies by grant size, common new hire schedule is 38/32/20/10 over 4 years, front-loaded. Another common schedule is 25/25/25/25 over 4 years. schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $7,792.18 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $7,792.18 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $7,792.18 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $7,792.18 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $31,168.70 |
* Based on Alphabet (Google) stock price of $311.69 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$7,792.18
25%
25 shares
$7,792.18
25%
25 shares
$7,792.18
25%
25 shares
$7,792.18
Alphabet (Google) vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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GSUs are taxed as ordinary income at vesting. Google withholds shares for taxes automatically. You can choose supplemental withholding rate or specify a custom percentage.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Alphabet (Google) RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $311.69
= $31,168.70
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$31,168.70 × 45%
= $14,025.92
Calculate net value after taxes
$31,168.70 - $14,025.92
= $17,142.79
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