VRSN
Verisign
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: VRSN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 19, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.02%
Payout ratio: 34.4%
Verisign's most recent dividend was on Aug 19, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.81 per share. At an annualized rate of $3.2 per share, the stock yields 1.02%.
VRSN dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Verisign Dividend yield
Verisign's dividend yield of 1.02% is below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 1.42%, Verisign's dividend yield is 28% lower.
VRSN Dividend history
VRSN has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 108% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 26% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 65%.
Verisign Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | $0.81 | 1.17% |
| 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 34.4% is above the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Technology sector average of 29.8%, Verisign's payout ratio is 15% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
VRSN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T AT&T Inc | 6.26% | $1.39 | 75% |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 6.04% | $2.81 | 71.8% |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 2.75% | $6.75 | 56.6% |
| VRSN Verisign Inc | 1.02% | $3.2 | 34.4% |
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 Aug 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 $3.2 per share.
What is Verisign's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Verisign is 1.02%.
How often does Verisign pay dividends?
Verisign pays four dividends per year.
What is Verisign's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Verisign is 34.4%.
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.