VeriSign (VRSN) Dividend History & Yield
VeriSign (VRSN) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 1.04%. The most recent dividend was $0.8100/share on Feb 27, 2026, paid Quarterly.
VRSN
Current Yield
1.04%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.16
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
34.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
7.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.1x
Interest coverage
15.12x
ROIC (TTM)
-291.5%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 6 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 34.9%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($11.56) covers dividend/share ($3.16).
No dividend cuts in 3 years
1 dividend cut(s) in 3 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
3+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 3 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 7.1%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — insufficient data for 5Y comparison.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 19, 2026
- Payment date
- May 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8100
Ex-date Feb 19, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8100
Ex-date Nov 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date Aug 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 27, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date May 19, 2025
- Payment date
- May 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date May 5, 2011
- Payment date
- May 18, 2011
- Dividend
- $2.7500
- Adj. dividend
- $2.7500
Ex-date Dec 16, 2010
- Payment date
- Dec 28, 2010
- Dividend
- $3.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $3.0000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.8100 | $0.8100 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.8100 | $0.8100 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| May 19, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| May 5, 2011 | May 18, 2011 | $2.7500 | $2.7500 |
| Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 28, 2010 | $3.0000 | $3.0000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 0 year-over-year increases across 15 calendar years of data (2011–2025).
2011 has fewer payments than typical later years; its annual total may be a partial calendar year or the start of our history — treat the next row’s change vs that year cautiously.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.3100 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.7500 | $2.3100 | -16.0% |
| 2011 | — | $2.7500 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for VeriSign (VRSN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$433.50M
YoY change
N/A
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2010)
$518.22M
Latest annual
$215.20M
Cash dividends paid over time for VeriSign (VRSN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for VeriSign (VRSN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215.20M | — | +$215.20M | ||
| 2024 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | -100.0% | -$463.50M | ||
| 2011 | $463.50M | -10.6% | -$54.72M | ||
| 2010 | $518.22M | — | +$518.22M | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of VeriSign (VRSN) dividends paid is $215.20M.
VeriSign dividends paid peaked at $518.22M in 2010; the latest annual figure is $215.20M in 2025 (58.5% below peak).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $518.22M (2010); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1997.
VeriSign (VRSN) sits 8th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $6.80B.
VeriSign Dividends Paid 2025: $215.20M
VeriSign dividends paid in 2025 was $215.20M.
VeriSign Dividends Paid 2024: $0
VeriSign dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
VeriSign Dividends Paid 2023: $0
VeriSign dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
VeriSign Dividends Paid 2022: $0
VeriSign dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
VeriSign Dividends Paid 2021: $0
VeriSign dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for VeriSign (VRSN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as VeriSign, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does VeriSign pay dividends?
Yes, VeriSign (VRSN) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.16 per share annually, yielding 1.04%.
What is VeriSign's dividend yield?
VeriSign (VRSN) has a current dividend yield of 1.04%.
Is VeriSign's dividend safe?
VeriSign (VRSN) passes 5 out of 6 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has VeriSign increased its dividend?
VeriSign (VRSN) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is VeriSign's dividend payout ratio?
VeriSign (VRSN) has a dividend payout ratio of 34.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is VeriSign's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for VeriSign (VRSN) is $433.50M (period ending March 31, 2026).
When did VeriSign dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
VeriSign dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $518.22M in 2010.
What was VeriSign dividends paid in 2024?
VeriSign (VRSN) dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
What was VeriSign dividends paid in 2025?
VeriSign (VRSN) dividends paid in 2025 was $215.20M.
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