VRSN Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VRSN's current 1.09% yield.
Dividend Yield: 1.09%
Annual Dividend: $3.16 per share
Share Price: $290.02
Payout Ratio: 34.2%
VRSN DRIP Calculator
Model VRSN dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
What If You Invested $1,000 in VRSN 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VRSN on 2016-08-31 would be worth $3,954.64 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 295.5%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,948.29 (294.8% return). Reinvesting dividends added $6.35 in extra value.
Starting share price: $74.45 — Current share price: $290.02
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VRSN's current dividend yield?
- VRSN (VeriSign, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.09%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $109 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VRSN do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VRSN at its current yield of 1.09%, you would need approximately $1,100,917 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VRSN pay monthly dividends?
- No, VRSN pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VRSN's dividend safe?
- VRSN's payout ratio is 34.2%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is VRSN's dividend growth rate?
- We don't have enough historical data to calculate a reliable dividend growth rate for VRSN. You can set a custom growth rate in the calculator above.
- What would $1,000 invested in VRSN 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VRSN on 2016-08-31 would be worth approximately $3,954.64 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 295.5% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,948.29 — meaning DRIP added $6.35 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VRSN dividend page.