VRSN Dividend History & Yield
VeriSign, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 22 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.81 | $81.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 114 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.81 | $81.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 206 days) | May 28, 2027 | $0.81 | $81.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 298 days) | Aug 28, 2027 | $0.81 | $81.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VRSN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.24 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much VRSN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 371 | $111,230 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,852 | $556,148 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,704 | $1,112,296 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.08%. $10,000 in VRSN would currently pay about $108 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VRSN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.81 | +5.2% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.77 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | $0.77 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.77 | — |
| May 5, 2011 | — | $2.75 Special | — |
| Dec 16, 2010 | — | $3.00 Special | — |
VRSN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Raised 5.2% | $0.77 | $0.81 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
VRSN scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that enable internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company provides root zone maintainer services operating two of thirteen internet root servers; and registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which support global e-commerce. It also operates directory for .name and .cc; and back-end systems for .edu domain names. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Software - Infrastructure. First dividend on our records: Dec 16, 2010. 8 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VRSN dividend FAQ
When is VRSN's next ex-dividend date?
VRSN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 22 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.81 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.
How often does VRSN pay dividends?
VRSN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.81 per share with an ex-date of Aug 19, 2026.
What is VRSN's dividend yield?
VRSN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.07%, based on $3.20 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $300.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.24 per share, is 1.08%.
How much does VRSN pay per share?
VRSN pays about $0.81 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.24 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $324.00 a year.
Has VRSN grown or cut its dividend?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VRSN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.08%, you would need about 371 shares of VRSN (roughly $111,230 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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