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VeriSign(NASDAQ) VRSN

Current Price$279.77
Market Cap$25.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1998)+5,151%
5 Year+28%
1 Year-1%
1 Month+11%
VeriSign last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 280.002026-07-24
VeriSign stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.84%USD 277.662026-07-17
1 month+11.08%USD 252.082026-06-24
3 month+4.29%USD 268.492026-04-24
Year to date+15.99%USD 241.412025-12-31
1 year-1.11%USD 283.162025-07-24
3 year+34.68%USD 207.902023-07-25
5 year+27.73%USD 219.212021-07-23
Since inception+5,150.88%USD 5.331998-01-30

VeriSign Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$25.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.71B

Net Income (TTM)

$850.00M

EPS (TTM)

$9.21

P/E Ratio

30.39

Dividend

$3.16

Beta (Volatility)

0.74 (Low)

Price

$279.77

Volume

28.277

Open

$263.82

Previous Close

$280.00

Daily Range

$256.83 - $280.45

52-Week Range

$208.86 - $312.48

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 22, 2026

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About VeriSign

Verisign makes sure people can find websites when they type addresses into their browsers. The company manages the behind-the-scenes systems for popular web endings like .com and .net. It helps keep the global internet running safely and smoothly every day.

The Core Infrastructure

  • Domain Registry Services: Managing the authoritative directories for .com and .net, which support the majority of global e-commerce.
  • Internet Root Servers: Operating two of the thirteen global root servers that contain critical data for the entire internet.
  • Back-end Systems: Technical support and registration services for other web addresses including .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name.
  • Security Services: Global networking and data integrity tools that process hundreds of billions of DNS queries daily.

Growth and Expansion

  • Renewed the .net Registry Agreement with ICANN on June 29, 2023, for a six-year term.
  • Automatically renewed the Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce on November 30, 2024.
  • Extended the Root Zone Maintainer Service Agreement with ICANN on October 20, 2024, for an eight-year term.
  • Began declaring quarterly cash dividends during the second quarter of 2025.

What Makes Verisign Different

Verisign maintains a massive global network with more than 200 points of presence to ensure internet addresses always resolve correctly. The company holds a unique regulatory position through long-term agreements that allow it to operate the world's most recognized domain names.

By the Numbers

  • Revenue reached $425 million in Q4 2025, up 7.6% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating income rose to $285 million in Q4 2025, an 8% increase year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit $285 million in Q4 2025, up 28.4% from the previous year.
  • Net income for Q4 2025 was $206 million, representing a 7.7% increase from Q4 2024.

Bottom Line

Verisign has transitioned from a diverse technology firm into a focused provider of essential internet registry and safety services. Its role in managing the backbone of the web provides a stable foundation for the global digital economy.

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Industry

IT Services

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

928

CEO

D. James Bidzos

Website

www.verisign.com

Headquarters

Reston, VA 20190, US

VRSN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

88.47%

Operating Margin

67.86%

Net Income Margin

49.77%

Return on Equity

-39.21%

Return on Capital

N/A

Return on Assets

47.15%

Earnings Yield

3.29%

Dividend Yield

1.13%

Payout Ratio

34.22%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$25.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

91.00M

Volume

28.277

Avg. Volume

833.03K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.51B

Operating Income

$1.16B

EBITDA

$1.20B

Operating Cash Flow

$1.10B

Capital Expenditure

-$35.20M

Free Cash Flow

$1.07B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.03B

Total Debt

$2.33B

VeriSign Performance Analysis

VeriSign annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,424,900,0007.3%
20232023-12-31USD 1,493,100,0004.8%
20242024-12-31USD 1,557,400,0004.3%
20252025-12-31USD 1,656,600,0006.4%
VeriSign sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-302.2%
Q42025-12-311.5%
Q12026-03-310.8%
Q22026-06-301.3%
VeriSign annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 6.24-10.8%
20232023-12-31USD 7.9026.6%
20242024-12-31USD 8.001.3%
20252025-12-31USD 8.8010.0%
VeriSign sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-302.7%
Q42025-12-31-1.8%
Q12026-03-314.9%
Q22026-06-301.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$434.60M

+6.0%

Gross Profit

$384.60M

+6.6%

Gross Margin

88.50%

N/A

Market Cap

$25.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$27.46M

N/A

Employees

928

N/A

Net Income

$216.50M

+4.4%

EBITDA

$302.90M

+2.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.03B

+74.1%

Total Debt

$2.33B

+30.3%

Accounts Receivable

$24.20M

-12.9%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.79B

-0.1%

Short Term Debt

$555.20M

+11712.8%

Return on Assets

47.15%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-12.04%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$212.80M

+9.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$231.60M

+14.4%

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Questions About VRSN

What is the current price of VeriSign?

VeriSign is trading at $280.00 per share.

What is the 52-week range for VeriSign?

Over the past 52 weeks, VeriSign has traded between $208.86 and $312.48.

How much debt does VeriSign have?

As of the most recent reporting period, VeriSign reported total debt of $2.34B.

How much cash does VeriSign have on hand?

VeriSign reported $840.90M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is VeriSign’s dividend yield?

VeriSign currently has a dividend yield of 1.13%.

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