VRSN — VeriSign, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | VRSN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% | 3.26% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 8.94% |
| Payout Ratio | 36.3% | 29.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 2 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | +6.7% | -4.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
107.79%
3-Year Growth
N/A
5-Year Growth
N/A
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 19, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 27, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | $0.8100 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2026 | $0.8100 | 0.00% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.8100 | +5.19% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.7700 | -72.00% |
| May 5, 2011 | $2.7500 | -8.33% |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $3.0000 | N/A |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
36.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
27.7%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $2.11 | $285.50M |
| Q2 2025 | $2.21 | $194.70M |
| Q3 2025 | $2.28 | $303.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $2.23 | $285.10M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.