VRSN
Verisign
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: VRSN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 19, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.28%
Payout ratio: 34.9%
Verisign's most recent dividend was on May 19, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.81 per share. At an annualized rate of $3.16 per share, the stock yields 1.28%.
VRSN dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Verisign Dividend yield
Verisign's dividend yield of 1.28% is below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 1.39%, Verisign's dividend yield is 8% lower.
VRSN Dividend history
VRSN has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 310% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 12% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 367%.
Verisign Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | $0.81 | 1.04% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.81 | 1.44% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.77 | 0.93% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.77 | 0.57% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.77 | 0.27% |
Verisign dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Verisign's payout ratio of 34.9% is above the Technology sector and the industry average. But in comparison with its Technology sector average of 33.8%, Verisign's payout ratio is only 3.3% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
VRSN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 5.92% | $2.77 | 67.4% |
| T At&T Inc | 4.87% | $1.11 | 37.2% |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 2.54% | $6.73 | 58.4% |
| VRSN Verisign Inc | 1.28% | $3.16 | 34.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Verisign pay a dividend?
Verisign has paid four dividends in the last 12 months.
When was VRSN's last dividend?
Verisign's last regular dividend was on May 19, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.81 per share.
How much dividend does Verisign pay (per share)?
On an annual basis VRSN pays $3.16 per share.
What is Verisign's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Verisign is 1.28%.
What is Verisign's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Verisign is 34.9%.
Does Verisign pay a good dividend?
Verisign's dividend yield is below the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.