If you'd invested in Verisign (VRSN): performance and returns
Looking for Verisign's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Verisign have returned?
This calculator shows how much Verisign stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Verisign
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,216 | +22% |
| 3 years ago | $1,224 | +22% |
| 5 years ago | $1,162 | +16% |
| 10 years ago | $2,880 | +188% |
| since inception (1998) | $35,153 | +3415% |
Return by year (Verisign)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +4% | $1,035 (+4%) |
| 2025 | +17% | $1,216 (+22%) |
| 2024 | +0% | $1,221 (+22%) |
| 2023 | +0% | $1,224 (+22%) |
| 2022 | -19% | $991 (-1%) |
| 2021 | +17% | $1,162 (+16%) |
| 2020 | +12% | $1,306 (+31%) |
| 2019 | +30% | $1,696 (+70%) |
| 2018 | +30% | $2,198 (+120%) |
| 2017 | +50% | $3,307 (+231%) |
| 2016 | -13% | $2,880 (+188%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does VRSN return?
$1,000 invested in Verisign 10 years ago would be worth $2,880 today, i.e. +11%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was VRSN's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+50%). Worst year: 2022 (-19%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in VRSN since inception be worth?
Since 1998, $1,000 would have become $35,153 (+3415%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Verisign's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Verisign pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Verisign's average annual return (ROI)?
Verisign's return on investment is about +11%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.