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VeriSign 3Q 2026: Revenue $443M, EPS $2.35— 10-Q Summary

VeriSign reported Q3 2026 revenue of $443M, up 5.7% YoY, with net income at $212.6M and EPS at $2.35, up 3.5%. Growth driven by domain name base expansion and .com price increases. .com and .net registrations reached 182.5M, up 6.1% YoY. Management attributed growth to acquisitions, marketing, and AI tools. .com wholesale fees to rise to $10.97 in November 2026.

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 8:41 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$VRSNNeutralMed
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Why it matters

The earnings beat on revenue and EPS may prompt short-term buying interest, but the modest scale limits broader market movement.

02

Market read

Earnings data offers a fresh data point for traders tracking internet infrastructure stocks.

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What to watch

Potential slowdown in .com registrations or regulatory scrutiny on domain pricing could temper gains.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

VeriSign's Q3 2026 earnings release provides the latest financial snapshot for the domain registry business.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$VRSNNeutralMedium confidence
Context

VeriSign reported Q3 2026 revenue of $443M (5.7% YoY increase) and EPS of $2.35, with flat net income.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as fee hikes and domain growth support earnings beat

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat and EPS increase indicate better-than-expected performance, which may lift the stock slightly.

Market effects

Domain name services sector may see slight uplift from fee increases and registration growth.

U.S. tech sector could benefit modestly from VeriSign's earnings beat.

Limited global impact; primarily relevant to U.S. internet infrastructure investors.

Counterpoint

If fee hikes are insufficient to offset competitive pressure, the stock could face downside.

Key entities

  • VeriSign Inc.

    Operator of the .com and .net domain registries.

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VeriSign (VRSN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

VeriSign (VRSN) reported Q3 2026 earnings with revenue of $443M, up 5.7% YoY. The company declared a $0.81 dividend and has $1.36B left for share repurchases. Domain name base grew by 3.4M, with new registrations at 13.1M. Renewal rate was 74.3%, down from 75.4% YoY. VeriSign updated its 2026 guidance, expecting revenue between $1.755B and $1.760B and operating income between $1.188B and $1.192B.