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Verisign Inc
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Verisign Inc
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Price: 206.8 EUR 0.93% Market Closed
Market Cap: €20.7B

Verisign Inc
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In the ever-expanding realm of the internet, where countless bytes of data flutter across screens worldwide, Verisign Inc. stands as a pivotal guardian of digital navigation. Established in 1995, Verisign crafts a tale not just in technological prowess but in the subtle power of maintaining a secure and reliable internet infrastructure. The company is renowned for its role in domain name registration under the iconic .com and .net extensions, a virtual real estate that forms the epicenter of online identities for businesses and individuals alike. Beyond merely assigning domain names, it also operates essential infrastructure, ensuring that these digital addresses are always accessible. Verisign’s domain name registry services are like the invisible hands that maintain the flow of information at the click of a mouse, ensuring the global internet’s robustness and security, much like a maestro orchestrating an unseen symphony.

Verisign's business model thrives on the predictable yet profound simplicity of subscription-based services. Companies around the world lease domain names through annual registration fees, creating a steady tide of recurring revenue that sustains its operations and growth. This framework allows Verisign a level of predictability and financial stability, rare commodities in the otherwise volatile tech industry. The company doesn't just rely on its existing domains; it also continues to innovate, enhancing domain security and expanding internet protocol networks, further embedding itself in the backbone of the digital age. The lifecycle of each domain, surrounded by Verisign’s security solutions and ongoing infrastructure improvements, locks them into a business model where performance can steadily peer into the future. Hence, Verisign isn't just a registrar; it is an essential custodian of the internet ecosystem, thriving on the fundamental need for connectivity in a digital world.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q4 2025
Call Date
Feb 5, 2026
AI Summary
Q4 2025

Revenue Growth: VeriSign reported 2025 revenue of $1.66 billion, up 6.4% year-over-year, and Q4 revenue of $425 million, up 7.5% from the prior year.

EPS & Cash Flow: Full-year EPS rose 10.1% to $8.81, and free cash flow reached $1.07 billion in 2025.

Domain Base Expansion: The .com and .net domain name base grew by 4.5 million names, or 2.6%, ending 2025 at 173.5 million names.

Strong Q4 Metrics: Q4 saw 1.58 million net registrations added, 10.7 million new registrations (up from 9.5 million YoY), and a preliminary renewal rate of 75%.

Dividend Initiation: VeriSign initiated a quarterly dividend in 2025 and increased it by 5.2% to $0.81 per share for Q1 2026.

2026 Guidance: 2026 revenue is expected between $1.715 and $1.735 billion, and domain name base growth is forecast at 1.5% to 3.5%.

AI & Product Strategy: Management cited AI as a positive driver for domain demand and hinted at upcoming new security services.

Key Financials
Revenue
$1.66B
Revenue
$425M
EPS
$8.81
Free Cash Flow
$1.07B
Operating Income
$1.12B
Net Income
$206M
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$2.23
Operating Cash Flow
$290M
Free Cash Flow (Q4)
$285M
Operating Expense (Q4)
$140M
Domain Name Base
173.5M names
New Registrations (2025)
41.7M
Net Registrations Added (Q4)
1.58M
New Registrations (Q4)
10.7M
Renewal Rate (Q4, preliminary)
75%
Cash and Equivalents
$581M
Share Repurchases and Dividends Returned
$1.1B
Dividend Per Share (Q1 2026)
$0.81
Remaining Share Repurchase Authorization
$1.08B
Capital Expenditures (2026 guidance)
$55M to $65M
Tax Rate (2026 guidance)
22% to 25%
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. D. James Bidzos
Executive Chairman, CEO & President
No Bio Available
Mr. Danny R. McPherson
Executive VP of Technology & Chief Security Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. John D. Calys
Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Global Controller
No Bio Available
Dr. Burt Kaliski Jr.
Senior VP & CTO
No Bio Available
Mr. David Atchley
VP, Treasury & Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Christine Lentz
Senior Vice President of Corporate Services & Compliance
No Bio Available
Mr. Ebrahim Keshavarz
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Product & Channel Management
No Bio Available
Ms. Ellen Petrocci
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
No Bio Available
Mr. Scott T. Schnell
Senior VP & Executive Strategic Advisor
No Bio Available
Ms. Jacquelyn Stewart
Senior VP & Deputy General Counsel
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
VIRGINIA
Reston
12061 Bluemont Way
Contacts
+17039483200.0
www.verisign.com