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Verisign (VRSN)
NASDAQ:VRSN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.2Last Year’s EPS
2.01Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 24, 2025
|% Change Since: 11.62%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights positive trends in domain name registrations, improved financial performance, and the introduction of a quarterly dividend, indicating stability and growth. However, these are tempered by uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment, increased operating expenses, and ongoing legal disputes over the .web domain.Company Guidance
In the first quarter of 2025, VeriSign, Inc. reported significant business developments and financial metrics. The domain name base for .com and .net reached 169.8 million, growing by 777,000 from the end of 2024, with new registrations totaling 10.1 million. Renewal rates improved to 75.3%, up from 74.1% a year prior. Financially, revenue increased by 4.7% year-over-year to $402 million, while operating expenses slightly rose to $131 million. Net income was $199 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $2.10. The company repurchased 1 million shares, returning $230 million to shareholders, and introduced a quarterly cash dividend of 77 cents per share. Updated full-year 2025 guidance expects revenue between $1.635 billion and $1.650 billion, operating income between $1.110 billion and $1.125 billion, and capital expenditures between $30 million and $40 million. VeriSign holds $649 million in cash and marketable securities, and the board authorized a $793 million share repurchase program with no expiration.Increase in Domain Name Base
The domain name base for .com and .net increased by 777,000 from year-end 2024, totaling 169.8 million domain names. New registrations for the first quarter totaled 10.1 million, up from 9.5 million both last quarter and the same quarter last year.
Improved Renewal Rates
The renewal rate for the first quarter of 2025 is expected to be 75.3%, an increase from 74.1% a year ago.
Positive Financial Performance
VeriSign, Inc. generated revenue of $402 million, up 4.7% from the same quarter a year ago. Net income for the first quarter totaled $199 million, up from $191 million last quarter and $194 million a year ago.
Introduction of Quarterly Cash Dividend
VeriSign, Inc. declared a cash dividend of 77¢ per share, with plans to continue and grow the dividend annually.
Stable Financial Position
The company maintained a strong financial position with $649 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at the end of the quarter.
VRSN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
VRSN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 24, 2025 | $251.90 | $272.05 | +8.00% |
Feb 06, 2025 | $219.58 | $220.79 | +0.55% |
Oct 24, 2024 | $184.62 | $180.77 | -2.09% |
Jul 25, 2024 | $176.26 | $183.60 | +4.16% |
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FAQ
When does Verisign (VRSN) report earnings?
Verisign (VRSN) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Verisign (VRSN) earnings time?
Verisign (VRSN) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is VRSN EPS forecast?
VRSN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 2.2.