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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) reported 350.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs) for Q4 2022, reflecting a net increase of 0.5 million, or 0.1%, from Q3 2022, and 8.7 million, or 2.6%, year-over-year. The .com and .net domains saw a decrease in registrations, totaling 173.8 million, down by 0.4 million, or 0.2%, compared to the previous quarter. Notably, new registrations for .com and .net domains totaled 9.7 million, a decline from 10.6 million in Q4 2021. Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) grew to 133.1 million, up by 0.7 million, or 0.5%, quarter-over-quarter, and increased by 5.7 million, or 4.5%, year-over-year.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported financial results for Q4 and full year 2022, with Q4 revenue at $369 million, up 8.5% from Q4 2021. Operating margin improved to 66.5%. However, net income fell to $179 million or $1.70 per diluted share, down from $330 million or $2.97 in Q4 2021 due to a prior tax benefit. For the full year, revenue reached $1.42 billion (up 7.3%), with net income at $674 million or $6.24 per diluted share, compared to $785 million or $7.00 in 2021. The company plans to increase the registry-level fee for .com domains from $8.97 to $9.59 effective Sept. 1, 2023.
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) has announced that its earnings call for Q4 and full year 2022 will take place on February 9, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. EST. The earnings news release will be distributed around 4:05 p.m. EST and will be accessible on the company’s website. The call can be joined via phone or a live webcast, with an audio archive available post-call. VeriSign is a key internet infrastructure provider, maintaining essential services for .com and .net domains, which are critical for global e-commerce.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported a total of 349.9 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains for Q3 2022, witnessing a decrease of 1.6 million or 0.4% from Q2 2022. However, there was a year-over-year increase of 11.5 million registrations, or 3.4%. The .com and .net TLDs combined saw a total of 174.2 million registrations, down 0.2 million from the previous quarter but up 2.1 million year over year. Country-code TLD registrations reached 132.4 million, down 1.7 million from Q2 but up 5.7 million year over year.
VeriSign reported third-quarter 2022 financial results, with revenue increasing by 6.8% to $357 million compared to Q3 2021. Net income rose to $169 million, up from $157 million, while diluted EPS improved to $1.58 from $1.40. The operating margin remained strong at 66.3%. Cash flow from operations was stable at $262 million. VeriSign's domain registrations reached 174.2 million, a 1.2% increase year-on-year, though new registrations declined to 9.9 million from 10.7 million. Renewal rates dropped to 73.8% from 75.4% in the previous year.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced that its earnings call for Q3 2022 will occur on October 27, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT). The earnings release will be available at approximately 4:05 p.m. (EDT) on that day. Investors can access the call via a direct dial or online webcast at the company's investor relations website. VeriSign provides essential internet infrastructure services, operating root zone maintenance and .com and .net domain registrations, which are crucial for global e-commerce.
VeriSign, a global leader in domain name registry services, reported a total of 351.5 million domain name registrations by the end of Q2 2022, marking a 0.3% increase from Q1 2022 and a 3.0% year-over-year growth. The .com and .net TLDs had 174.3 million registrations, showing a slight quarter-over-quarter decline. New registrations for .com and .net totaled 10.1 million, down from 11.7 million a year ago. The total country-code TLDs reached 134.1 million, up 0.5% from the previous quarter.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported a 6.8% increase in revenue for Q2 2022, totaling $352 million, compared to Q2 2021. The company achieved a net income of $167 million and diluted EPS of $1.54, up from $1.31 a year earlier. Operating margin improved to 67.1% from 64.7%. VeriSign ended the quarter with $997 million in cash and cash equivalents, having repurchased 2 million shares for $349 million. The .com and .net domain name base grew by 2.2% year-over-year, though new registrations decreased to 10.1 million from 11.7 million in Q2 2021.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) will hold its second quarter 2022 earnings call on July 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT). The earnings news release will be available at 4:05 p.m. (EDT). Interested parties can access the call via direct dial or through a live webcast on the company’s investor website. VeriSign is known for providing domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, overseeing the .com and .net domains, crucial for global e-commerce.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported a total of 350.5 million domain name registrations for Q1 2022, marking an increase of 8.8 million or 2.6% from Q4 2021. Year-over-year, domain registrations rose by 13.2 million or 3.9%. The .com and .net TLDs accounted for 174.7 million registrations, up 0.7% from the previous quarter. New .com and .net registrations totaled 10.2 million, a decrease from 11.6 million in Q1 2021. Country-code TLD registrations reached 133.4 million, up 4.7% sequentially.
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