Financing

Dividends Paid

VeriSign Dividends Paid increased by 4.4% to $74.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent or growing dividend payments signal financial stability and a mature, reliable business model.

Detailed definition

The total cash distributed to shareholders as a return on their investment. This metric is a key indicator of the compan...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across blue-chip companies; dividend yield and payout ratios are standard peer benchmarks.

Metric ID: dividends_paid

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$72.10M$72.00M$71.10M$74.20M
QoQ Change-0.1%-1.3%+4.4%
Range$0.00$74.20M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's dividends paid?
VeriSign (VRSN) reported dividends paid of $74.20M in Q1 2026.
What does dividends paid mean?
Cash payments made to shareholders as dividends.