VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Dividend
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.08%, distributing $3.16 per share annually ($0.81 per quarter). The company operates in the Technology sector.
VRSN dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.16 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.81 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 34% |
| Sector | Technology |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $292.59 |
What VRSN pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.08% yield, $10,000 invested in VRSN generates about $108.00 per year, or roughly $27.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $292.59, derived from the $3.16 annual dividend and the 1.08% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 3.4 | $10.80 | $2.70 |
| $5,000 | 17.1 | $54.00 | $13.50 |
| $10,000 | 34.2 | $108.00 | $27.00 |
| $25,000 | 85.4 | $270.00 | $67.50 |
| $100,000 | 341.8 | $1,080.00 | $270.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
VRSN dividend payment schedule
VRSN pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 19, 2026, with payment on September 9, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when VeriSign, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | September 9, 2026 | $0.81 | Confirmed |
| November 19, 2026 | December 10, 2026 | $0.81 | Projected |
| February 19, 2027 | March 12, 2027 | $0.81 | Projected |
| May 19, 2027 | June 9, 2027 | $0.81 | Projected |
To collect a VRSN dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How VRSN's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. VRSN's 1.08% is 2.67 percentage points below that median, ranking 478th of 584 by yield.
Within Technology, where we track 52 names, the median yield is 0.73% — putting VRSN above its sector.
What the numbers mean
VRSN pays out roughly 34% of its earnings as dividends. That is a conservative payout ratio, leaving substantial room to keep raising the dividend or absorb a weak year.
Like most US dividend payers, VRSN distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
VRSN dividend FAQ
When is the next VRSN ex-dividend date?
The next VRSN ex-dividend date is August 19, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 9, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is VRSN's dividend yield?
VRSN currently yields 1.08%, based on $3.16 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does VRSN pay dividends?
VRSN pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.81 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of VRSN generate?
At the current 1.08% yield, $10,000 invested in VRSN would produce roughly $108.00 per year, or about $27.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is VRSN a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. VRSN is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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