The earnings call reflected a mix of strong financial performance and operational achievements, such as maintaining uninterrupted service, alongside challenges in the domain name market, particularly in the U.S. and China. The uncertainty in returning to growth adds a cautious note.
Company Guidance
During VeriSign's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided detailed guidance, highlighting several key metrics. Revenues for the third quarter saw a 3.8% increase year-over-year, reaching $391 million, while operating income grew by 5.9% to $269 million. Earnings per share rose significantly by 13.1%, resulting in $2.07 per share compared to $1.83 in the previous year. The domain name base totaled 169.6 million, though it decreased by 1.1 million names during the quarter. New registrations were at 9.3 million, down from 9.9 million in the same quarter of the prior year, with a renewal rate of approximately 72.3%. For the full year 2024, revenue is expected to range between $1.554 billion and $1.559 billion, with operating income projected between $1.054 billion and $1.059 billion. Capital expenditures are anticipated to be between $25 million and $35 million, while the GAAP effective tax rate remains between 21% and 24%. The company also noted continued challenges, particularly in the U.S. and China markets, impacting new registrations and renewal rates.
Strong Financial Performance
Revenue grew 3.8% year-over-year, operating income increased by 5.9% year-over-year, and earnings per share rose 13.1% year-over-year.
Uninterrupted Service Record
VeriSign maintained an unparalleled 27 years of 100% uninterrupted availability for the .com and .net domain name resolution system.
Cash and Share Repurchase
The company holds $645 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities and repurchased 1.7 million shares for $301 million during the quarter.
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Verisign (VRSN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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VRSN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 24, 2024
$185.12
$181.26
-2.09%
Jul 25, 2024
$176.74
$184.10
+4.16%
Apr 25, 2024
$182.68
$175.48
-3.94%
Feb 08, 2024
$201.02
$198.38
-1.31%
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