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VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) is described as a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, and its news flow reflects this specialized role in the Domain Name System (DNS). Company announcements frequently emphasize Verisign’s work in enabling internet navigation for many of the world’s most recognized domain names and supporting the security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS and the internet.
News releases regularly cover quarterly financial results, where Verisign reports revenue, operating income, net income, earnings per share, cash flows, and key balance sheet items. These earnings updates are often accompanied by teleconference and webcast details for investors, including dates, times, and access information for live and archived presentations.
Another recurring theme in Verisign’s news is domain name industry data. Through the Domain Name Industry Brief and DNIB.com, sponsored by Verisign, the company reports on the total number of domain name registrations across all top-level domains, including the combined .com and .net domain name base and country-code TLDs. These updates highlight changes in registrations, new domain name activity, and high-level trends in the domain name base.
Verisign’s disclosures also include capital markets and corporate actions, such as secondary offerings of common stock by selling stockholders affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., along with details of underwriting agreements and regulatory filings. Board and governance developments, including director appointments and retirements, are reported through both SEC filings and related communications.
Investors and observers who follow VRSN news can use this page to track earnings announcements, domain name industry statistics, capital allocation decisions, secondary offerings by major stockholders, and changes in Verisign’s Board and governance structure. Regular updates provide a view into how the company manages its registry operations, financial performance, and corporate oversight.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) said DNIB.com reported the internet had 386.9 million domain name registrations at the end of Q4 2025, up 8.4 million (+2.2%) QoQ and 22.7 million (+6.2%) YoY. .com and .net combined totaled 173.5 million registrations; .com alone was 161.0 million. New .com and .net registrations were 10.7 million in Q4 2025 versus 9.5 million in Q4 2024. Total ccTLDs reached 145.6 million, with the top 10 ccTLDs listed through Dec. 31, 2025.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $425 million (+7.5% YoY) and diluted EPS of $2.23. For full-year 2025, revenue was $1.66 billion (+6.4% YoY) and diluted EPS was $8.81. The company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders and raised the quarterly dividend 5.2% to $0.81 per share.
Cash and marketable securities were $581 million, operating cash flow was $1,091 million, deferred revenue totaled $1.38 billion, and domain base reached 173.5 million registrations.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and host a live earnings teleconference on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The earnings release will be distributed to wire services at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET that day and will be posted on the company investor website.
Investors can join by direct dial at (888) 676-VRSN (U.S.) or (646) 769-9200 (international) using conference ID: Verisign. A listen-only live webcast and an audio archive will be available at https://investor.verisign.com.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported that the internet closed Q3 2025 with 378.5 million domain name registrations, up 6.8 million (1.8%) sequentially and 16.2 million (4.5%) year‑over‑year as of Sept. 30, 2025.
The .com and .net base totaled 171.9 million domains (up 1.4 million, 0.8% QoQ; up 2.4 million, 1.4% YoY). .com stood at 159.4 million and .net at 12.5 million. New .com/.net registrations were 10.6 million in Q3 2025 versus 9.3 million in Q3 2024.
Total ccTLD registrations were 144.8 million, up 1.4 million (1.0%) QoQ and 4.8 million (3.4%) YoY. The top 10 ccTLDs as of Sept. 30, 2025 were .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in, .eu.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $419 million, up 7.3% year-over-year, operating income of $284 million, net income of $213 million, and diluted EPS of $2.27 for Q3 2025.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $618 million (up $18 million from year-end 2024). Cash flow from operations was $308 million. Deferred revenue totaled $1.38 billion (up $80 million). The company repurchased 0.8 million shares for $215 million in Q3 and has $1.33 billion remaining under its repurchase program. The board approved a $0.77 per share cash dividend payable Nov 25, 2025 to holders of record Nov 18, 2025.
Domain base ended Q3 2025 at 171.9 million .com/.net registrations (+1.4% YoY) with net adds of 1.45 million, 10.6 million new registrations in the quarter, and a final renewal rate of 75.5%.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, has scheduled its Q3 2025 earnings teleconference for October 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. The earnings release will be distributed at approximately 4:05 p.m. EDT the same day.
Investors can access the conference call through direct dial numbers for U.S. and international participants, or via a live webcast on the company's investor relations website. An audio archive will be made available after the call.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced the pricing of a secondary offering where Berkshire Hathaway will sell 4,300,000 shares of common stock at $285.00 per share. The offering, expected to close on July 30, 2025, aims to reduce Berkshire Hathaway's ownership below 10% to avoid additional regulatory obligations.
The underwriter, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, has been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 515,032 additional shares. Berkshire Hathaway, a stockholder since 2012, has agreed to a 365-day lock-up period for their remaining shares. VeriSign will not receive any proceeds from this offering.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced a secondary offering of 4,300,000 shares of common stock by affiliates of Berkshire Hathaway. The offering aims to reduce Berkshire Hathaway's ownership below 10% to avoid additional regulatory obligations. Berkshire Hathaway, a stockholder since 2012, will be subject to a 365-day lock-up agreement for their remaining shares.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serves as the sole underwriter and may purchase up to an additional 515,032 shares through a 30-day option. VeriSign will not receive any proceeds from this offering as all proceeds will go to the selling stockholders.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) released its Q2 2025 Domain Name Industry Brief, reporting 371.7 million total domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), marking a 0.9% increase from Q1 2025 and a 2.6% growth year-over-year.
The combined .com and .net domains reached 170.5 million registrations, up 0.4% quarterly but down 0.1% annually. The .com domain base totaled 157.9 million registrations, while .net accounted for 12.6 million. New .com and .net registrations increased to 10.4 million in Q2 2025, up from 9.2 million in Q2 2024.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $410 million, up 5.9% year-over-year. The company achieved net income of $207 million and diluted EPS of $2.21, compared to $199 million and $2.01 in Q2 2024 respectively.
Key highlights include the introduction of a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share and an additional share repurchase authorization of $913 million, bringing the total available to $1.5 billion. The company maintained its domain name base with 170.5 million .com and .net registrations, processing 10.4 million new registrations in Q2. Notably, VeriSign marked 28 years of 100% availability for its .com and .net domain name resolution system.
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