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VRSN

VeriSign, Inc.

VRSN

Technology · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.10%

Annual Dividend

$3.24

Payout Ratio

34%

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

May 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Is VRSN a good dividend stock?

Mixed

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.10% ($3.24/yr), with 0 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (34%)

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.10%
Payout Ratio
34%
Annual Dividend
$3.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
Ex-Dividend Date
May 19, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.69
Market Cap
$26.7B
P/E Ratio
32.5
5-Yr Total Return
28%
52-Week Range
$208.86 – $312.48
Dividend Safety
Ever Cut?
No
VRSN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.24 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$81.00
Annual$324.00
Monthly avg$27.00