Verisign
Runs domain registries and critical DNS infrastructure behind internet navigation.
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Operates the authoritative registries for .com, .net, .name, and .cc, earning fees when registrars register or renew domains. Also provides Root Zone Maintainer and .edu back-end services, with core pricing and operating terms governed by ICANN and a U.S. Department of Commerce cooperative agreement.
Operates the authoritative registries for .com, .net, .name, and .cc domains, plus internationalized versions of .com and .net. Revenue comes mainly from fees registrars pay for registrations and renewals; the same infrastructure also supports the technical back end for .edu.
Runs a globally distributed DNS network, Root Zone Maintainer services, and two of the internet's root servers. Continuous monitoring, redundant data centers, failover, and integrity checks support registration and resolution services, while a significant share of revenue comes from customers outside the United States.
Operates as one reportable segment and depends on ICANN registry agreements for .com, .net, and .name, a U.S. Department of Commerce cooperative agreement for .com, and separate contracts for .cc and .edu. Core registry terms govern pricing, service levels, distribution, and renewal rights.
Company facts
Categories
Key statistics
Year to date +21.3% · Average volume (30d) 781.2K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Wedbush | Reiterate | Outperform | $324 | ||
| Apr 24, 2026 | Robert W. Baird | Target | $325 | $355 | ||
| Oct 24, 2025 | Robert W. Baird | Target | $250 | $325 | ||
| Dec 9, 2024 | Baird | Upgrade | Neutral | Outperform |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026Q2 FY26 | $2.42 | $2.38 | −1.7% | $433.2M | $434.6M | +0.3% | +7.04% |
| Apr 23, 2026Q1 FY26 | $2.30 | $2.34 | +1.7% | $424.5M | $428.9M | +1.0% | −2.80% |
| Feb 5, 2026Q4 FY25 | $2.35 | $2.23 | −5.1% | $424.4M | $425.3M | +0.2% | −7.60% |
| Oct 23, 2025Q3 FY25 | $2.25 | $2.27 | +0.9% | $416.7M | $419.1M | +0.6% | −1.40% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $402.3M | $409.9M | $419.1M | $425.3M | $428.9M | $434.6M | |
| Gross profit | $352.9M | $360.8M | $370.3M | $376.3M | $379.7M | $384.6M | |
| Operating income | $271.2M | $280.7M | $284.3M | $284.8M | $293.6M | $296.3M | |
| Net income | $199.3M | $207.4M | $212.8M | $206.2M | $214.5M | $216.5M | |
| Diluted EPS | $2.10 | $2.21 | $2.27 | $2.23 | $2.34 | $2.38 | |
| Gross margin | 87.7% | 88.0% | 88.4% | 88.5% | 88.5% | 88.5% | |
| Operating margin | 67.4% | 68.5% | 67.8% | 67.0% | 68.5% | 68.2% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.33B · FY22 $1.42B · FY23 $1.49B · FY24 $1.56B · FY25 $1.66B
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $1.03B · Total debt $2.34B · Total assets $1.80B · Shareholders' equity −$2.25B
Dividends
Last raised to $0.81 from $0.77 in Feb 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19 | Aug 27 | $0.81 | |
| May 19, 2026 | May 19 | May 27 | $0.81 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 19 | Feb 27 | $0.81 | raised from $0.77 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 18 | Nov 25 | $0.77 | |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 19 | Aug 27 | $0.77 | |
| May 19, 2025 | May 19 | May 28 | $0.77 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 90.40M · Float 89.72M · 99.3% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 8.99M | 9.94% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Warren E. Buffett | 8.99M | 9.70% | 13G | Nov 14, 2025 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 8.41M | 9.31% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 5.35M | 5.92% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.08M | 5.61% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | D. James Bidzos | director, officer: Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | −3,300 | $291.16 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | D. James Bidzos | director, officer: Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | −3,300 | $277.85 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | D. James Bidzos | director, officer: Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | −3,300 | $291.98 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Thomas C. Indelicarto | officer: EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary | −500 | $292.35 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | D. James Bidzos | director, officer: Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | −3,300 | $296.54 |
Peers
- GoDaddy
Largest domain registrar and registry operator for 200+ non-.com TLDs.
- Tucows
Domain registrar and growing registry-services backend for major TLD operators.
