VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) FCF Payout Ratio: 27.86%
The FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is 27.86%. It is above its 12-month average by 38.30% (20.14%).
VRSN FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VRSN Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VRSN Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
VRSN FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
27.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
20.14%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
20.14%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
20.14%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
20.14%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
242.83%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
242.83%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+38.30%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+38.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+38.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+38.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-88.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-88.53%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
27.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
35.8%
Dividend Yield
1.11%
FCF Yield
4.02%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.07B | $215.20M | 20.1% |
| 2024 | $874.50M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $808.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $803.70M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $754.12M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $686.79M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $713.58M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $660.76M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $653.26M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $498.38M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $610.83M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $561.62M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $513.80M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $484.61M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $143.24M | $463.50M | 323.6% |
| 2010 | $134.68M | $518.22M | 384.8% |
| 2009 | $278.31M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $363.04M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $318.22M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $293.17M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $368.45M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $272.81M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $250.41M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $63.86M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | ($152.73M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $133.22M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $8.65M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | ($16.20M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($20.20M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
VeriSign, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
VeriSign, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 27.86%.
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 20.14%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 20.14%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 20.14%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 20.14%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 242.83%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for VRSN stock is 242.83%.
VeriSign, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 20.14% |
| 2011-12-31 | 323.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | 384.78% |
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