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VeriSign (VRSN) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$310.00 +4.07 (+1.33%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$309.78 -0.22 (-0.07%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:01 PM Eastern
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VeriSign Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.05%
Annual Dividend
$3.24
Next
Dividend Payment
May. 27
Dividend Payout Ratio
35.80%

VeriSign (VRSN) pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.05%. The next quarterly payment of $0.81 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, May 19. The company currently pays out 35.80% of its earnings and 34.70% of its cash flow as dividends.

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VRSN Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of VeriSign's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

VRSN Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks VeriSign's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

VeriSign vs. The Competition

Compare VeriSign's annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeVeriSignComputer CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$3.24$0.04$1.61
Dividend Yield1.05%3.18%5.31%

VeriSign Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings35.80%
Based on This Year's Estimate34.25%
Based on Next Year's Estimate31.52%
Based on Cashflow34.70%

VeriSign Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/20/2026quarterly$0.81 - 1.07%5/19/20265/19/20265/27/2026
2/3/2026quarterly$0.81+$0.04
5.19%		1.5%2/19/20262/19/20262/27/2026
10/21/2025quarterly$0.77 - 1.23%11/18/202511/18/202511/25/2025
7/22/2025quarterly$0.77 - 1.07%8/19/20258/19/20258/27/2025
4/23/2025--$0.77 - 5/19/20255/19/20255/28/2025
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This table shows VeriSign's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

VeriSign Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for VeriSign is 1.05%. Learn more on VRSN's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for VRSN shares is $3.24. Learn more on VRSN's annual dividend history.

VeriSign pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

VeriSign's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.81 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

VeriSign's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.81 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, February 27, 2026.

VeriSign's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for VRSN is:
  • 35.80% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 34.25% based on this year's estimates
  • 31.52% based on next year's estimates
  • 34.70% based on cash flow

VeriSign's dividend yield of 1.07% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. VeriSign's dividend payout ratio of 35.80% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate VeriSign stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NASDAQ:VRSN) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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