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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, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, has announced its third quarter 2024 earnings call schedule. The call will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT). The earnings news release will be distributed to wire services at approximately 4:05 p.m. (EDT) on the same day and will also be available on the company's investor relations website.
Investors can access the live teleconference call via direct dial at (888) 676-VRSN (U.S.) or (786) 789-4797 (international), using the conference ID: Verisign. Additionally, a listen-only live webcast of the earnings conference call will be available on the company's investor relations website. An audio archive of the call will be accessible for those unable to attend live.
VeriSign's Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report reveals that the second quarter of 2024 closed with 362.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), unchanged from Q1 2024 but up 1.6% year-over-year. The .com and .net TLDs had a combined total of 170.6 million registrations, decreasing by 1.1% from Q1 2024 and 2.2% year-over-year. New .com and .net registrations totaled 9.2 million, down from 10.2 million in Q2 2023. Country-code TLD (ccTLD) registrations reached 140.0 million, increasing 0.3% from Q1 2024 and 2.2% year-over-year. The top ccTLDs were .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, and .nl.
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing solid growth. Revenue increased 4.1% year-over-year to $387 million. Operating income rose to $266 million, up from $249 million in Q2 2023. Net income reached $199 million, with diluted EPS of $2.01, compared to $186 million and $1.79 in the same quarter last year.
The company ended Q2 2024 with $690 million in cash and marketable securities. Cash flow from operations was $160 million. Verisign repurchased 2.2 million shares for $388 million and received board approval for an additional $1.11 billion in share repurchases.
The domain name base decreased by 2.2% year-over-year to 170.6 million .com and .net registrations. New domain name registrations were 9.2 million, down from 10.2 million in Q2 2023. The Q1 2024 renewal rate was 74.1%, slightly lower than the previous year's 75.5%.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported that the global number of domain name registrations reached 362.4 million by the end of Q1 2024, a 0.7% quarterly increase and a 2.1% year-over-year rise. The combined .com and .net TLDs saw a slight decline, totaling 172.5 million registrations, which is a 0.2% decrease from Q4 2023 and a 1.3% drop year-over-year. Specifically, .com domains totaled 159.4 million, while .net domains stood at 13.1 million. New .com and .net registrations decreased to 9.5 million in Q1 2024 from 10.3 million in Q1 2023. Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) grew by 0.9% quarterly and 2.7% year-over-year, reaching 139.5 million. The top ccTLDs included .cn, .de, and .uk. The DNIB Quarterly Report has been expanded to include new statistics on renewal percentages and detailed analyses of various TLDs.
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, announced its second-quarter 2024 financial results will be released on July 25, 2024. The earnings news release will be distributed at approximately 4:05 p.m. (EDT) and will be available on the company’s website. Following the release, Verisign will host an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. (EDT), which can be accessed via direct dial or a live webcast. An audio archive of the call will be available afterward on Verisign’s investor relations website.
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