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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), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. The company will release its earnings report at approximately 4:05 p.m. EDT on the same day.
The earnings call will be accessible via phone at (888) 676-VRSN for U.S. callers and (786) 789-4783 for international participants. A live webcast and subsequent audio archive will be available on the company's investor relations website.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported in its Domain Name Industry Brief that total domain name registrations reached 368.4 million across all top-level domains (TLDs) in Q1 2025, showing a 1.1% quarterly increase and 1.7% year-over-year growth.
The combined .com and .net registrations totaled 169.8 million, with a 0.5% quarterly increase but a 1.5% year-over-year decrease. The .com domain base reached 157.2 million registrations, while .net accounted for 12.6 million. New .com and .net registrations increased to 10.1 million in Q1 2025 from 9.5 million in Q1 2024.
Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) totaled 142.9 million registrations, showing stronger growth with a 1.5% quarterly increase and 2.4% year-over-year growth. The top ccTLDs were .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in, and .eu.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $402 million, up 4.7% year-over-year. Operating income increased to $271 million, while net income rose to $199 million with diluted EPS of $2.10.
Key highlights include the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share and the issuance of $500 million in Senior Notes. The company ended Q1 with $649 million in cash and equivalents, generating operating cash flow of $291 million. The domain name base decreased 1.5% YoY to 169.8 million .com and .net registrations, though new registrations increased to 10.1 million from 9.5 million in Q1 2024.
During the quarter, Verisign repurchased 1.0 million shares for $230 million, with $793 million remaining in the buyback program. The .com and .net renewal rate improved to 74.0% compared to 73.2% in Q4 2023.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings teleconference for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT).
The earnings release will be distributed at approximately 4:05 p.m. (EDT) on the same day and will be available on the company's investor website. Interested parties can access the teleconference via direct dial or listen to the live webcast through the investor relations portal.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer George E. Kilguss III will retire effective May 31, 2025, after 13 years with the company. Following his retirement, Kilguss is expected to serve as an advisor to the company.
The company has appointed John D. Calys, currently Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed Kilguss as CFO. Calys, who has been with Verisign for 14 years, previously served as interim CFO during 2011 and 2012. His responsibilities have included corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax strategy, enterprise risk management, and sourcing and procurement.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported global domain name registrations reached 364.3 million across all top-level domains (TLDs) in Q4 2024, showing a quarterly increase of 2.0 million (0.5%) and a year-over-year growth of 4.4 million (1.2%).
The combined .com and .net registrations totaled 169.0 million, with .com accounting for 156.3 million and .net for 12.7 million. However, these experienced a quarterly decline of 0.5 million (0.3%) and a year-over-year decrease of 3.7 million (2.1%). New .com and .net registrations reached 9.5 million in Q4 2024, up from 9.0 million in Q4 2023.
Country-code TLD registrations totaled 140.8 million, showing positive growth with a quarterly increase of 0.8 million (0.6%) and a year-over-year rise of 2.5 million (1.8%). The top ccTLDs were .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in, and .eu.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results. Q4 revenue increased 3.9% to $395 million, with operating income of $264 million. Q4 net income was $191 million with diluted EPS of $2.00, compared to $265 million and $2.60 EPS in Q4 2023.
For full-year 2024, revenue grew 4.3% to $1.56 billion with operating income of $1.06 billion. Annual net income was $786 million with diluted EPS of $8.00. The company ended 2024 with $600 million in cash and equivalents, generating $903 million in operating cash flow.
The company renewed its .com Registry Agreement with ICANN through November 2030. Domain name registrations decreased 2.1% year-over-year to 169.0 million. The Q3 2024 renewal rate was 72.2%, down from 73.5% in Q3 2023. During 2024, VRSN repurchased 6.6 million shares for $1.21 billion.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. EST. The earnings release will be distributed around 4:05 p.m. EST on the same day.
The company will provide multiple ways to access the earnings call, including a live teleconference accessible via direct dial at (888) 676-VRSN (U.S.) or (786) 789-4797 (international). Additionally, a listen-only live webcast will be available through the company's investor relations website, with an audio archive to be made available afterward.
VeriSign reported that domain name registrations reached 362.3 million across all top-level domains (TLDs) in Q3 2024, showing a slight decrease of 0.1 million (0.05%) quarter-over-quarter but an increase of 3.0 million (0.8%) year-over-year. The .com and .net domains totaled 169.6 million registrations, declining by 1.1 million (0.6%) from Q2 2024 and 4.4 million (2.5%) year-over-year. Country-code TLDs reached 140.1 million, growing marginally by 0.1 million quarter-over-quarter and 2.0 million (1.4%) year-over-year.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported its Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $391 million, up 3.8% year-over-year. Operating income reached $269 million, while net income was $201 million with diluted EPS of $2.07. The company ended Q3 with 169.6 million .com and .net domain registrations, showing a 2.5% decrease from Q3 2023. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities stood at $645 million. During the quarter, Verisign repurchased 1.7 million shares for $301 million and processed 9.3 million new domain registrations. The .com and .net renewal rate was 72.7%, down from 73.4% in the same quarter last year.
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