VRSN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

VRSN has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 3.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.24%
Payout Ratio 28.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.3%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.5%
Payout FCF 34.3%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 42.3%
Chowder Number yield + growth 7.5% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +48.3% avg 0.84% vs now 1.24%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 1.9x healthy
Income per 10k invested 124 USD per year
Ex-Dividend in 20 days: Buy before Aug 19, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly VRSN annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash VeriSign distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year VRSN year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how VeriSign's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History VRSN dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how VeriSign's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 1 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
VRSN NASDAQ
VeriSign		 23,804 M 1.24% 1.48%
Top 1 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VRSN NASDAQ
VeriSign		 23,804 M 6.27% 100.0%

VRSN Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1.2 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.37% 71
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.27% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.29% 71
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.31% 71
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 6 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-08-19 2026-08-19 2026-08-27 Quarterly 0.81 0% N/A
2026-05-19 2026-05-19 2026-05-27 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.27%
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.81 +5.2% 0.37%
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 2025-11-25 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.31%
2025-08-19 2025-08-19 2025-08-27 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.29%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-05-28 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.27%

VRSN Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of VRSN?

As of July 2026, VRSN's dividend yield is 1.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.16 USD by the current share price of 274.82.

Does VRSN pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, VRSN paid a dividend of 3.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-19 and the payout was 0.81 USD.

How often does VRSN pay dividends?

VRSN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VRSN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-19.

VRSN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VRSN for the next payments are between 0.583 (-28.0%) and 0.766 (-5.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.94%.

Will VRSN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.81 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for VeriSign (VRSN) is 2026-08-19.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VRSN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for VeriSign (VRSN) is 2026-08-19.

What is the Dividend Growth of VRSN?

VRSN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.27% per year. Strong growth: VRSN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VRSN?

VRSN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.48%. If you bought VRSN's shares at 212.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.48% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VRSN?

VRSN Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: VeriSign has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VRSN have a good Dividend Yield?

VRSN's 1.24% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VRSN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VRSN is 28.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of VRSN?

VRSN's Overall Dividend Rating is 42.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VRSN Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in VRSN's Outstanding Shares?

VeriSign's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -97.8%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has VRSN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 7, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1998 100,000,000 0%
1999 108,847,000 +8.85%
2000 199,520,000 +83.3%
2001 235,438,000 +18%
2002 238,208,000 +1.18%
2003 248,162,000 +4.18%
2004 262,338,000 +5.71%
2005 248,905,000 -5.12%
2006 243,852,000 -2.03%
2007 210,471,000 -13.69%
2008 192,804,000 -8.39%
2009 184,259,000 -4.43%
2010 171,979,000 -6.66%
2011 162,881,000 -5.29%
2012 162,034,000 -0.52%
2013 150,422,000 -7.17%
2014 135,899,000 -9.65%
2015 133,385,000 -1.85%
2016 125,454,000 -5.95%
2017 124,257,000 -0.95%
2018 121,329,000 -2.36%
2019 117,658,000 -3.03%
2020 114,107,000 -3.02%
2021 111,087,000 -2.65%
2022 105,900,000 -4.67%
2023 102,000,000 -3.68%
2024 95,700,000 -6.18%
2025 92,600,000 -3.24%
2026 91,100,000 -1.62%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-28 02:38 UTC