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VeriSign posts Q3 growth and raises 2026 guidance despite EPS miss
VeriSign reported Q3 2026 revenue of $443 million, up 5.7% year over year, and diluted EPS of $2.35, which was $0.11 below expectations. Its.com and.net domain base reached 182.5 million registrations, a 6.1% year-over-year increase, while new registrations totaled 13.1 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $1.755B-$1.760B.
Why it matters
The guidance increase lifts VeriSign's stated full-year revenue range, but the EPS shortfall makes the quarter a mixed earnings update. Shares fell 3.15% in after-hours trading following the release.
Key facts
- 1Third-quarter revenue was $443 million, an increase of 5.7% from the prior year. investing.com
- 2Diluted earnings per share reached $2.35 and missed estimates by $0.11. investing.com
- 3The combined.com and.net domain base stood at 182.5 million registrations, up 6.1% year over year. tradingview.com
- 4Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was set at $1.755B-$1.760B. investing.com
- 5VeriSign bought back 0.7 million shares during the quarter, and its directors authorized a $0.81 per-share dividend payable November 24, 2026. tradingview.com
Open questions
- Reported third-quarter operating cash flow is inconsistent across the materials: one report gives $308 million, while others give $268 million.
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 6 of 6 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.