VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) Q2 2025 Earnings | 07/25/2025

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VeriSign, Inc. delivered a solid performance in Q2 2025, reporting revenue of $410 million—up 5.9% year-over-year—and net income of $207 million. Diluted earnings per share came in at $2.21, narrowly surpassing analyst expectations and marking an earnings surprise despite revenue coming in just shy of forecasts. Operating income stood at $281 million, while free cash flow reached $195 million compared to $151 million a year earlier, demonstrating ongoing strength in cash generation and operational efficiency. The company’s cash and securities totaled $594 million, and operating cash flow for the period was $202 million. The .com and .net domain name base concluded the quarter at 170.5 million registrations, growing by 660,000 sequentially, with new domain registrations rising to 10.4 million. The renewal rate improved to 75.5% from 72.7% a year ago, reflecting effective customer engagement strategies, especially in the Asia Pacific region. Deferred revenues increased to $1.58 billion, underscoring a robust pipeline of future services. The company returned $235 million to shareholders in the quarter, comprising $72 million in its newly initiated dividend (at $0.77 per share, payable August 27, 2025) and $163 million through share repurchases. In addition, the board authorized an extra $913 million for buybacks, raising the total available under the program to $1.5 billion. Management raised full-year 2025 guidance: revenue is now expected between $1.645 billion and $1.655 billion, with operating income of $1.117 billion to $1.127 billion—a signal of continued momentum. While macroeconomic uncertainties and challenges surrounding the .web domain remain, VeriSign’s leadership emphasized ongoing channel improvement, strong results in new and renewal registrations, and a diversified approach to capital returns. Analysts largely maintained a positive outlook, balancing minor revenue misses and cautious guidance against the affirmation of sector leadership, high margins, and expanded shareholder returns. About Inside Ticker: For more expert analysis and real-time updates on VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) and other market movers, follow Inside Ticker and visit http://www.insideticker.com/ for in-depth reports, financial insights, and the latest news on leading companies. #VeriSign #VRSN #Q22025 #Earnings #FinancialResults #NetIncome #RevenueGrowth #CashFlow #ShareholderReturns #Dividend #ShareRepurchase #DomainNames #OperatingIncome #DeferredRevenue #AsiaPacific #RenewalRate #Guidance #StockMarket #InsideTicker #DigitalInfrastructure #2025Outlook