Verisign (VRSN) | Dividend History & Payments | 2010 - 2025
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TL;DR: Verisign Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Verisign has paid $1.54 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.50%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.27%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $1.54 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 19, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.54
12-Month Div. Yield
0.50%
3-Year Total Dividend
$1.54
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.51
3-Year Avg Yield
0.27%
Last 5Y Dividend
$1.54
All Time Dividend
$7.29
Date Range
Dec 2010 - Aug 2025
Verisign Yearly Dividend History Chart
Verisign Dividend History From 2010 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $1.54 | $0.77 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 1 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 7.73% |
| 2010 | 1 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 8.75% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.77 | 0.25% | $305.79 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.77 | 0.28% | $279.76 |
| May 5, 2011 | $2.75 | 7.73% | $35.57 |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $3.00 | 8.75% | $34.28 |
Verisign Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft
MSFT | $4.07 | 0.86% | 0.21% | $3.22 | Aug 21, 2025 |
Oracle
ORCL | $1.70 | 0.81% | 0.36% | $1.55 | Apr 10, 2025 |
Verisign
VRSN | $1.54 | 0.50% | 0.27% | $0.51 | Aug 19, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Verisign been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Verisign has been paying dividends for 15 years, from 2010 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $7.29 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Verisign's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Verisign's most recent dividend payment was $0.77 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 19, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Verisign's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Verisign's highest annual dividend was paid in 2010, when the company distributed $3.00 per share across 1 payment throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Verisign's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Insufficient dividend data available to compare Verisign's payments between 2023 and 2024.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Verisign have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Verisign has paid a total of $1.54 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $56.67 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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