Verisign Financials
Verisign (VRSN) reported $1.7B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 6.9% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Recurring cash generation funds large shareholder distributions while shrinking assets and worsening short-term liquidity.
FY2025 operating cash flow of$1.09B exceeded net income of$825.7M , indicating that reported earnings converted into cash rather than remaining largely accounting-based. A free-cash-flow margin of64.5% further shows that limited reinvestment is leaving a substantial portion of operating earnings available for allocation.
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Verisign's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Verisign has an operating margin of 67.7%, meaning the company retains $68 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 100/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 68.0% the prior year.
Verisign's revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year to $1.7B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 52/100.
Not available for Verisign, and counted as zero in the overall score.
Verisign's current ratio of 0.49 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 5/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Verisign converts 64.5% of revenue into free cash flow ($1.1B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 99/100.
Verisign scores -4.52, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($26.1B) relative to total liabilities ($3.5B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Verisign passes 8 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), all 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Verisign generates $1.32 in operating cash flow ($1.1B OCF vs $825.7M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Verisign earns $14.56 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($1.1B vs $77.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Verisign generated $1.7B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 6.4% from the prior year.
Verisign's EBITDA was $1.2B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 5.2% from the prior year.
Verisign reported $825.7M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 5.1% from the prior year.
Verisign earned $8.81 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 10.1% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Verisign generated $1.1B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 22.2% from the prior year.
Verisign held $307.9M in cash as of fiscal year 2025; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Verisign paid $2.31 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
Verisign's gross margin was 88.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Verisign's operating margin was 67.7% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Verisign's net profit margin was 49.8% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 0.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Capital Allocation
Verisign invested $103.6M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 7.1% from the prior year.
Verisign spent $881.6M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 28.1% from the prior year.
Verisign invested $22.8M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 18.9% from the prior year.
VRSN Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $434.6M+1.3% | $428.9M+0.8% | $425.3M+1.5% | $419.1M+2.2% | $409.9M+1.9% | $402.3M+1.7% | $395.4M+1.2% | $390.6M |
| Cost of Revenue | $50.0M+1.6% | $49.2M+0.4% | $49.0M+0.4% | $48.8M-0.6% | $49.1M-0.6% | $49.4M+2.1% | $48.4M+3.4% | $46.8M |
| Gross Profit | $384.6M+1.3% | $379.7M+0.9% | $376.3M+1.6% | $370.3M+2.6% | $360.8M+2.2% | $352.9M+1.7% | $347.0M+0.9% | $343.8M |
| R&D Expenses | $27.5M0.0% | $27.5M+3.8% | $26.5M+4.3% | $25.4M-1.2% | $25.7M-1.2% | $26.0M+4.4% | $24.9M+7.3% | $23.2M |
| SG&A Expenses | $60.8M+3.8% | $58.6M-9.8% | $65.0M+7.3% | $60.6M+11.4% | $54.4M-2.3% | $55.7M-4.5% | $58.3M+13.6% | $51.3M |
| Operating Income | $296.3M+0.9% | $293.6M+3.1% | $284.8M+0.2% | $284.3M+1.3% | $280.7M+3.5% | $271.2M+2.8% | $263.8M-2.0% | $269.3M |
| Interest Expense | $19.2M+1.6% | $18.9M0.0% | $18.9M0.0% | $18.9M0.0% | $18.9M-6.9% | $20.3M+8.0% | $18.8M-0.5% | $18.9M |
| Income Tax | $65.1M+0.3% | $64.9M0.0% | $64.9M+10.2% | $58.9M-1.7% | $59.9M+1.4% | $59.1M+4.4% | $56.6M-5.0% | $59.6M |
| Net Income | $216.5M+0.9% | $214.5M+4.0% | $206.2M-3.1% | $212.8M+2.6% | $207.4M+4.1% | $199.3M+4.1% | $191.5M-4.9% | $201.3M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.38+1.7% | $2.34+4.9% | $2.23-1.8% | $2.27+2.7% | $2.21+5.2% | $2.10+5.0% | $2.00-3.4% | $2.07 |
VRSN Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1.8B+39.0% | $1.3B-2.2% | $1.3B-5.5% | $1.4B-0.3% | $1.4B-2.8% | $1.4B+2.9% | $1.4B-3.8% | $1.5B |
| Current Assets | $1.1B+79.3% | $626.0M-4.1% | $652.5M-5.2% | $688.4M+0.9% | $682.3M-4.5% | $714.1M+7.6% | $663.8M-7.5% | $717.4M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $840.9M+76.4% | $476.7M+54.8% | $307.9M+30.8% | $235.4M-25.1% | $314.3M-45.4% | $575.4M+178.4% | $206.7M-22.7% | $267.3M |
| Accounts Receivable | $9.5M-15.9% | $11.3M+46.8% | $7.7M+133.3% | $3.3M-43.1% | $5.8M | N/A | $5.6M-6.7% | $6.0M |
| Goodwill | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M0.0% | $52.5M |
| Total Liabilities | $4.1B+15.6% | $3.5B+0.9% | $3.5B+0.7% | $3.5B+1.5% | $3.4B-0.7% | $3.4B+1.8% | $3.4B+0.1% | $3.4B |
| Current Liabilities | $1.9B+40.1% | $1.4B+1.7% | $1.3B+2.0% | $1.3B+3.8% | $1.3B-2.1% | $1.3B-16.0% | $1.5B+0.3% | $1.5B |
| Total Equity | -$2.3B-1.8% | -$2.2B-2.7% | -$2.2B-5.1% | -$2.1B-2.8% | -$2.0B-0.8% | -$2.0B-1.0% | -$2.0B-3.0% | -$1.9B |
| Retained Earnings | -$11.3B+1.9% | -$11.6B+1.8% | -$11.8B+1.7% | -$12.0B+1.7% | -$12.2B+1.7% | -$12.4B+1.6% | -$12.6B+1.5% | -$12.8B |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory, Long-Term Debt.
VRSN Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $231.6M-15.0% | $272.4M-5.9% | $289.6M-5.9% | $307.7M+52.0% | $202.5M-30.5% | $291.3M+25.8% | $231.5M-8.6% | $253.4M |
| Capital Expenditures | $18.8M+161.1% | $7.2M+60.0% | $4.5M-4.3% | $4.7M-39.7% | $7.8M+34.5% | $5.8M-38.9% | $9.5M+69.6% | $5.6M |
| Free Cash Flow | $212.8M-19.8% | $265.2M-7.0% | $285.1M-5.9% | $303.0M+55.6% | $194.7M-31.8% | $285.5M+28.6% | $222.0M-10.4% | $247.8M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$131.2M-170.1% | $187.2M+72.5% | $108.5M+204.3% | -$104.0M+51.2% | -$213.0M-167.1% | $317.6M+1634.3% | -$20.7M-134.2% | $60.5M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $263.5M+190.5% | -$291.1M+10.6% | -$325.5M-13.7% | -$286.3M-14.0% | -$251.1M-4.7% | -$239.9M+11.3% | -$270.5M+9.6% | -$299.1M |
| Dividends Paid | $73.6M-0.8% | $74.2M+4.4% | $71.1M-1.3% | $72.0M-0.1% | $72.1M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Share Buybacks | $201.4M-10.6% | $225.4M-11.4% | $254.4M+16.3% | $218.7M+31.1% | $166.8M-31.0% | $241.7M-7.9% | $262.3M-13.5% | $303.1M |
VRSN Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 88.5%0.0pp | 88.5%0.0pp | 88.5%+0.1pp | 88.4%+0.3pp | 88.0%+0.3pp | 87.7%0.0pp | 87.8%-0.3pp | 88.0% |
| Operating Margin | 68.2%-0.3pp | 68.5%+1.5pp | 67.0%-0.9pp | 67.8%-0.6pp | 68.5%+1.1pp | 67.4%+0.7pp | 66.7%-2.2pp | 69.0% |
| Net Margin | 49.8%-0.2pp | 50.0%+1.5pp | 48.5%-2.3pp | 50.8%+0.2pp | 50.6%+1.1pp | 49.5%+1.1pp | 48.4%-3.1pp | 51.5% |
| Return on Assets | 12.0%-4.5pp | 16.5%+1.0pp | 15.6%+0.4pp | 15.2%+0.4pp | 14.7%+1.0pp | 13.8%+0.2pp | 13.6%-0.2pp | 13.8% |
| Current Ratio | 0.59+0.1x | 0.460.0x | 0.490.0x | 0.530.0x | 0.540.0x | 0.56+0.1x | 0.430.0x | 0.47 |
| FCF Margin | 49.0%-12.9pp | 61.8%-5.2pp | 67.0%-5.3pp | 72.3%+24.8pp | 47.5%-23.5pp | 71.0%+14.8pp | 56.1%-7.3pp | 63.4% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Return on Equity, Debt-to-Equity.
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$2.2B), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.49), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verisign's annual revenue?
Verisign (VRSN) reported $1.7B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Verisign's revenue growing?
Verisign (VRSN) revenue grew by 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.6B to $1.7B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Verisign profitable?
Yes, Verisign (VRSN) reported a net income of $825.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 49.8%.
What is Verisign's EBITDA?
Verisign (VRSN) had EBITDA of $1.2B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Verisign's gross margin?
Verisign (VRSN) had a gross margin of 88.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Verisign's operating margin?
Verisign (VRSN) had an operating margin of 67.7% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Verisign's net profit margin?
Verisign (VRSN) had a net profit margin of 49.8% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Verisign pay dividends?
Yes, Verisign (VRSN) paid $2.31 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Verisign's free cash flow?
Verisign (VRSN) generated $1.1B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 22.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Verisign's operating cash flow?
Verisign (VRSN) generated $1.1B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Verisign's total assets?
Verisign (VRSN) had $1.3B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Verisign's capital expenditures?
Verisign (VRSN) invested $22.8M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Verisign spend on research and development?
Verisign (VRSN) invested $103.6M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Verisign's current ratio?
Verisign (VRSN) had a current ratio of 0.49 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Verisign's return on assets (ROA)?
Verisign (VRSN) had a return on assets of 62.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Why is Verisign's debt-to-equity ratio negative or not reported?
Verisign (VRSN) has negative shareholder equity of -$2.2B as of fiscal year 2025, so no debt-to-equity ratio is reported: dividing debt by equity that is not positive produces a number that cannot be read as leverage. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is Verisign's Altman Z-Score?
Verisign (VRSN) has an Altman Z-Score of -4.52, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Verisign's Piotroski F-Score?
Verisign (VRSN) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Verisign's earnings high quality?
Verisign (VRSN) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.32x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Verisign cover its interest payments?
Verisign (VRSN) has an interest coverage ratio of 14.56x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Verisign?
Verisign (VRSN) scores 58 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.