VRSN Dividends
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) pays $3.16 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 1.10%.
VRSN Dividend Summary
1.10%
$3.16
35.79%
27.86%
Consecutive Years
0
Most Recent Ex-Date
May 19, 2026
Most Recent Payment
May 27, 2026
VRSN Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
VRSN Dividends CAGR Chart
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $1.62 | — |
| 2025 | $2.31 | N/A |
| 2011 | $2.75 | -8.33% |
| 2010 | $3.00 | N/A |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.81 | +5.19% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.81 | — |
| Q4 2025 | $0.77 | — |
| Q3 2025 | $0.77 | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.77 | — |
| Q2 2011 | $2.75 | — |
| Q4 2010 | $3.00 | — |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 1.10%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 1.10%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 0.77%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 0.59%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 0.39%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 0.14%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 35.79%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 27.86%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 135.45%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- < 5Y history
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 244.33%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- < 5Y history
Dividend Coverage
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