Over the past 12 months, VeriSign, Inc.'s Payout Ratio is 35.79%. VRSN has a payout ratio of 35.8%, based on $3.16 of dividends per share and $9.05 of EPS.
VRSN Payout Ratio History
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.83 | $2.31 | 26.2% |
| 2024 | $8.01 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $7.91 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $6.24 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $7.01 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $7.08 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $5.17 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $4.75 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $4.56 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $4.12 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $3.29 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $2.80 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $3.77 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $2.04 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $0.87 | $2.75 | 316.1% |
| 2010 | $4.68 | $3.00 | 64.1% |
| 2009 | $1.28 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | ($1.90) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($0.59) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | $1.55 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $1.67 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $0.61 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | ($1.20) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($20.97) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($65.64) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($19.57) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $0.04 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | ($0.24) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | ($0.23) | $0.00 | N/A (Loss) |
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