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VeriSign(NASDAQ) VRSN

Market Cap$27.12BMarket 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)+5,548%
5 Year+40%
1 Year+21%
1 Month+2%
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$299.93
-1.53%
-4.66Today
After hours$299.00-$0.93 (-0.31%)
VeriSign last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 300.322026-10-23
VeriSign stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.67%USD 302.342026-10-16
1 month+2.4%USD 293.282026-09-23
3 month+7.57%USD 279.182026-07-24
Year to date+24.77%USD 240.702025-12-31
1 year+21.34%USD 247.502025-10-23
3 year+47.81%USD 203.182023-10-24
5 year+39.78%USD 214.852021-10-22
Since inception+5,548.47%USD 5.321998-01-30

VeriSign Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$27.12BMarket 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)

$1.73B

Net Income (TTM)

$849.80M

EPS (TTM)

$9.29

P/E Ratio

32.32

Dividend

$3.20

Beta (Volatility)

0.74 (Low)

Price

$299.93

Volume

1,483,710.688

Open

$292.23

Previous Close

$300.32

Daily Range

$289.66 - $308.41

52-Week Range

$208.86 - $312.48

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 4, 2027

VRSN News

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VeriSign: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

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About VeriSign

VeriSign NASDAQ:VRSN helps people find websites using the internet's directory. It ensures that web addresses lead to the correct destination. This service helps businesses maintain a reliable online presence.

The Keys to the Internet

  • .com and .net Registries: Manages the central databases for the most widely used web addresses; these support the majority of global e-commerce.
  • Root Zone Services: Operates two of the 13 global internet root servers to maintain web stability and navigation.
  • Resolution Services: Provides authoritative lookup services that connect domain names to internet protocol (IP) addresses.

Strategic Moves and Renewals

  • Renewed the .com agreement with ICANN, the global internet oversight body, in Nov. 2024 to remain the sole operator through Nov. 30, 2030.
  • Increased the annual wholesale fee for .com domain registrations from $9.59 to $10.26 in Sept. 2024.
  • Announced a price increase for .com registration fees to $10.97 effective Nov. 1, 2026.
  • Scheduled a .net wholesale fee increase to $12.00 starting March 1, 2027.

What Makes VeriSign Unique?

The company manages the critical technical systems that allow the internet to function as a global directory. It operates a high-availability network designed to protect the security and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS). These infrastructure services are governed by long-term agreements that provide a framework for periodic pricing adjustments.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Revenue was $443.0 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, up 6% year over year.
  • Operating income reached $296.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, up 4% year over year.
  • The registration base grew to 182.5 million by Sept. 30, 2026, up 6.1% year over year.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $772.3 million for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

VeriSign has transitioned into a focused provider of critical internet registry infrastructure. Its stability relies on its role as the primary gatekeeper for the most common web addresses.

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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

88.57%

Operating Margin

67.63%

Net Income Margin

49.07%

Return on Equity

-38.17%

Return on Capital

N/A

Return on Assets

66.39%

Earnings Yield

3.09%

Dividend Yield

1.07%

Payout Ratio

34.35%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$27.12BMarket 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

90.30M

Volume

1.48M

Avg. Volume

833.35K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.53B

Operating Income

$1.17B

EBITDA

$1.21B

Operating Cash Flow

$1.06B

Capital Expenditure

-$38.10M

Free Cash Flow

$1.02B

Cash & ST Invst.

$476.10M

Total Debt

$1.79B

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
Q42025-12-311.5%
Q12026-03-310.8%
Q22026-06-301.3%
Q32026-09-301.9%
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
Q42025-12-31-1.8%
Q12026-03-314.9%
Q22026-06-301.7%
Q32026-09-30-1.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$443.00M

+5.7%

Gross Profit

$393.20M

+6.2%

Gross Margin

88.76%

N/A

Market Cap

$27.12BMarket 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

$29.25M

N/A

Employees

927

N/A

Net Income

$212.60M

-0.1%

EBITDA

$307.60M

+3.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$476.10M

-22.9%

Total Debt

$1.79B

-0.4%

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

-100.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.79B

-0.1%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

66.39%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-11.58%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$260.70M

-14.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$268.30M

-12.8%

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Questions About VRSN

What is the current price of VeriSign?

VeriSign is trading at $300.32 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 $1.79B.

How much cash does VeriSign have on hand?

VeriSign reported $206.80M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is VeriSign’s dividend yield?

VeriSign currently has a dividend yield of 1.07%.

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