Welcome to our dedicated page for Verisign news (Ticker: VRSN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Verisign stock.
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 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.
VeriSign reported Q1 2022 revenue of $347 million, up 7.2% year-over-year, with a net income of $158 million and diluted EPS of $1.43. The operating margin was 64.8%, slightly down from 65.0% in Q1 2021. Cash flow from operations rose to $207 million, while cash and marketable securities totaled $1.21 billion. Domain registrations increased by 4.0% year-over-year, with a base of 174.7 million .com and .net domains. The renewal rate for Q4 2021 stood at 74.8%.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced its Q4 2021 results, reporting a total of 341.7 million domain name registrations, up by 3.3 million or 1.0% from Q3 2021. Year-over-year, registrations increased by 1.6 million, or 0.5%. The .com and .net TLDs accounted for 173.4 million registrations, with a quarterly rise of 1.4 million, or 0.8%, and a yearly increase of 8.2 million, or 5.0%. New registrations for .com and .net totaled 10.6 million, slightly higher than the previous year.
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a leader in domain name registry services, will hold its earnings call for Q1 2022 on April 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. The earnings release will be available at 4:05 p.m. EDT the same day. Interested parties can join the teleconference by dialing (888) 676-VRSN (U.S.) or (786) 789-4776 (international) with conference ID: VeriSign. A live webcast will also be accessible on the company's investor relations website.
VeriSign reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2021 performance, with Q4 revenue of $340 million, marking a 6.3% increase year-over-year, and a net income of $330 million, yielding a diluted EPS of $2.97, boosted by a $165.5 million tax benefit. For 2021, total revenue reached $1.33 billion, a 4.9% year-over-year rise. However, net income slightly dipped to $785 million from $815 million in 2020. The company also announced a hike in .com registration fees effective September 2022, alongside a robust cash position of $1.21 billion and ongoing share repurchases.
VeriSign, a leader in domain name registry and internet infrastructure, announced its fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings call scheduled for February 10, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. (EST). The earnings release will be available at approximately 4:05 p.m. (EST) on the same day. Interested parties can join the live teleconference or view the webcast on the company's investor relations page. VeriSign supports global e-commerce by providing essential services for the .com and .net domains and maintaining internet infrastructure, including two of the 13 root servers.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported 364.6 million domain name registrations at the end of Q3 2021, reflecting a decrease of 2.7 million or 0.7% from Q2 2021 and a 6.1 million decline, or 1.6%, year-over-year. However, registrations for .com and .net TLDs rose to 172.1 million, up 1.5 million or 0.9% from the previous quarter, and increased by 8.3 million, or 5.1%, year-over-year. New registrations for .com and .net totaled 10.7 million, slightly down from 10.9 million in Q3 2020. The full report can be accessed at verisign.com/dnib.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported its Q3 2021 financial results, achieving $334 million in revenue, marking a 5.1% increase year-over-year. The net income was $157 million, with diluted EPS at $1.40, down from $171 million and $1.49 EPS in Q3 2020. Operating margin improved to 66.2%. The company ended the quarter with $1.20 billion in cash and equivalents, and $1.16 billion in deferred revenues. Domain registrations rose to 172.1 million, a 5.1% increase, while renewal rates improved to 75.4%.
VeriSign announced its third-quarter 2021 earnings call scheduled for October 28, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. The earnings release will be available around 4:05 p.m. EDT that day and can be accessed via the company’s website. Stakeholders can join the live teleconference by calling (888) 676-VRSN in the U.S. or (786) 789-4776 internationally. The event aims to discuss the financial performance and outlook of the company concerning its domain name registry services and internet infrastructure.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported 367.3 million domain name registrations at the end of Q2 2021, achieving a 1.0% increase from Q1 2021. However, compared to the previous year, registrations decreased by 0.7%. The .com and .net TLDs rose by 1.5% quarter-over-quarter, totaling 170.6 million registrations, while year-over-year growth stood at 5.2%. New .com and .net registrations reached 11.7 million, reflecting an increase from 11.1 million in Q2 2020. VeriSign continues to publish statistical insights through its Domain Name Industry Brief.