VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) paid $3.16 in dividends per share over the trailing twelve months. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -3.47%.
VRSN Annual Dividends per Share (Dividend History)
This step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency (typically quarterly or semi-annually).
Annual Dividend History List
| Payment Date | Nominal Dividend / Share | Distribution Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | $0.81 | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.81 | +5.19% Hike |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.77 | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.77 | — |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.77 | -72.00% Hike |
| May 5, 2011 | $2.75 | -8.33% Hike |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $3.00 | — |
About VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc., along with its affiliates, provides fundamental internet infrastructure and domain name registration services, which enable global web navigation across numerous recognized online addresses. The company plays a crucial role in upholding the security, stability, and resilience of internet systems and services. This includes its function as the root zone maintainer, operating two of the thirteen internet root servers globally, and delivering essential registration and authoritative lookup services for the widely used .com and .net domains, which are vital for worldwide online commerce. Beyond these, VeriSign also manages the underlying technical systems for several other top-level domains, such as .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name. Its operational scope further encompasses distributed server management, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and ensuring data integrity. Established in 1995, VeriSign, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- D. James Bidzos