VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Dividend History
VRSN latest dividend
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- 2025paying since
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- —5-year growth a year
- 1.07%forward yield
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- Dividend income a year
- $324
- Each payment
- $81
- Value of the shares
- $30,234
- Dividend yield
- 1.07%
At the latest close; forward annual dividend $3.24 per share, before tax.
VRSN dividends per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's dividends divided by the year-end share price.
VRSN dividend safety
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VRSN yield on cost
| Bought | Price paid | Yield on cost | Dividends since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $264.79 | 1.22% | $3.20 | 1.2% |
| 3 years ago | $213.04 | 1.52% | $4.74 | 2.2% |
| 5 years ago | $214.41 | 1.51% | $4.74 | 2.2% |
| 10 years ago | $75.69 | 4.28% | $4.74 | 6.3% |
| 20 years ago | $20.83 | 15.55% | $10.49 | 50.4% |
Today’s forward dividend as a yield on the price paid then, and the dividends one share has paid since (split-adjusted, before tax).
VRSN dividend payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 8 payments).
VRSN dividends by year
| Year | Dividends per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.31 | — | 0.95% | 3 |
VRSN dividend history
8 payments| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | 2026-08-27 | $0.81 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-05-19 | 2026-05-27 | $0.81 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-02-19 | 2026-02-27 | $0.81 | +5.2% | Quarterly |
| 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-25 | $0.77 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-08-19 | 2025-08-27 | $0.77 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-28 | $0.77 | −72.0% | Quarterly |
| 2011-05-05 | 2011-05-18 | $2.75 | −8.3% | |
| 2010-12-16 | 2010-12-28 | $3.00 | — |
Amounts per share, adjusted for stock splits. Highlighted rows are announced but not yet paid.
VRSN stock split history
- 2:1December 7, 1999
- 2:1June 1, 1999
VRSN dividend overview
VeriSign pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share, a yield of 1.07% at the latest close, paid quarterly. It paid $2.31 per share in 2025. The payout ratio is 34.7% of trailing earnings.
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VRSN dividends FAQ
Does VeriSign pay a dividend?
Yes. VeriSign has paid a regular dividend since 2025, quarterly, most recently $0.81 per share with an ex-dividend date of August 19, 2026. It also paid dividends from 2010 to 2011.
What is VeriSign's dividend yield?
VeriSign's forward annual dividend is $3.24 per share, a dividend yield of 1.07% at the latest close of $302.34.
How often does VeriSign pay dividends?
VeriSign pays dividends quarterly.
What is VeriSign's dividend payout ratio?
VeriSign pays out 34.7% of its trailing earnings as dividends and 20.1% of its free cash flow (fiscal 2025).
Has VeriSign split its stock?
VeriSign has split its stock 2 times: 2:1 on December 7, 1999, 2:1 on June 1, 1999. Dividends per share on this page are adjusted for splits.