VRSN Dividend History - VeriSign

Track the latest VRSN dividend history! 0.00% Dividend Yield, 0.00% Annual Growth - Explore VRSN's complete dividend history

Yield 12m -
Cash Amount 12m -
Dividend Growth 5y avg -
Dividend Rating 1.87%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout Ratio current -
Payout Frequency 12m -
Payout Consistency 6.2%
Total Return 12m: -5.70%
#17 in Group
Total Return 5y: 0.52%
#12 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Internet Services & Infrastructure
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
VRSN 18,416m - -
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
VRSN 18,416m - 1.87%
CXDO 143m -100% 9.43%

VRSN Dividend History - Last 2 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2011-05-05 2011-05-09 2011-05-18 Other 2.75 -8.3%
2010-12-16 2010-12-20 2010-12-28 Other 3

VRSN Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of VRSN?

As of December 2024 VRSN`s Dividend Yield is 0.00%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of USD by the current stock price of 198.84.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of VRSN?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was 0.00% per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does VRSN pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) VRSN paid 0 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of VRSN?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is %. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased VeriSign five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months () divided by the price 5 years ago (192.43).

What is the Payout Consistency of VRSN?

VRSN has a Payout Consistency of 6.2%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of VRSN?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 1.87 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does VRSN have a good Dividend Yield?

VRSN`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as: unknown.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for VRSN?

The next Dividend Date for VRSN is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VRSN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VRSN is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: VRSN Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of VRSN`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of VeriSign are shrinking at a rate of -3.14% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did VeriSign ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1999-12-07 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1998 100000000
1999 108847000 +8.85%
2000 199520000 +83.3%
2001 235438000 +18%
2002 238208000 +1.18%
2003 248162000 +4.18%
2004 262338000 +5.71%
2005 248905000 -5.12%
2006 243852000 -2.03%
2007 210471000 -13.69%
2008 192804000 -8.39%
2009 184259000 -4.43%
2010 171979000 -6.66%
2011 162881000 -5.29%
2012 162034000 -0.52%
2013 150422000 -7.17%
2014 135899000 -9.65%
2015 133385000 -1.85%
2016 125454000 -5.95%
2017 124257000 -0.95%
2018 121329000 -2.36%
2019 117658000 -3.03%
2020 114107000 -3.02%
2021 111087000 -2.65%
2022 105900000 -4.67%
2023 102000000 -3.68%
2024 97300000 -4.61%