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Quarterly ResultJul 23, 2026, 04:13 PM

Verisign Q2 Revenue $435M, EPS $2.38; Authorizes $1.5B Buyback

AI Summary

Verisign reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing 6.0% to $435 million and diluted EPS rising to $2.38. The company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $884.2 million for share repurchases, bringing the total available under the program to $1.50 billion, and approved a cash dividend of $0.81 per share. Verisign also saw a 5.1% increase in .com and .net domain name registrations and is raising its full-year 2026 guidance.

Key Highlights

  • Board authorized an additional $884.2 million for share repurchases, totaling $1.50 billion available.
  • Q2 2026 revenue increased 6.0% year-over-year to $435 million.
  • Q2 2026 diluted EPS rose to $2.38 from $2.21 in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 operating income was $296 million, up from $281 million year-over-year.
  • Cash flow from operations for Q2 2026 was $232 million, compared to $202 million in Q2 2025.
  • Board approved a cash dividend of $0.81 per share.
  • .com and .net domain registrations grew 5.1% year-over-year to 179.1 million.
  • Verisign is raising its guidance for full-year 2026.