VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.10%
The yield on cost (YOC) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is 1.10%.
VRSN Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.10%
Yield on Cost for VRSN
VRSN now pays $3.16 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-06) | $84.82 | 3.73% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-14) | $220.17 | 1.44% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-14) | $220.79 | 1.43% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-06) | $285.02 | 1.11% |
| Buying today(at $288.09) | $288.09 | 1.10% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.10% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical -3.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.10%
In 3 years
0.59%
In 5 years
0.39%
In 10 years
0.14%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN).
Starting Yield
1.10%
Ending YOC
0.65%
Year 15 Dividend
$1.86
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$36.15
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $3.16 | — | 1.10% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $3.05 | +-3.47% | 1.06% | $3.05 |
| Year 2 | $2.94 | +-3.47% | 1.02% | $5.99 |
| Year 3 | $2.84 | +-3.47% | 0.99% | $8.84 |
| Year 4 | $2.74 | +-3.47% | 0.95% | $11.58 |
| Year 5 | $2.65 | +-3.47% | 0.92% | $14.23 |
| Year 6 | $2.56 | +-3.47% | 0.89% | $16.79 |
| Year 7 | $2.47 | +-3.47% | 0.86% | $19.25 |
| Year 8 | $2.38 | +-3.47% | 0.83% | $21.64 |
| Year 9 | $2.30 | +-3.47% | 0.80% | $23.94 |
| Year 10 | $2.22 | +-3.47% | 0.77% | $26.16 |
| Year 11 | $2.14 | +-3.47% | 0.74% | $28.30 |
| Year 12 | $2.07 | +-3.47% | 0.72% | $30.37 |
| Year 13 | $2.00 | +-3.47% | 0.69% | $32.36 |
| Year 14 | $1.93 | +-3.47% | 0.67% | $34.29 |
| Year 15 | $1.86 | +-3.47% | 0.65% | $36.15 |
VeriSign, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
VeriSign, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for VRSN stock is 1.10%.
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