VRSN
VeriSign Inc (NASDAQ: VRSN) posted strong revenue growth and EPS growth as Verisign reported a 6.
Article Summary
HOLD- VeriSign Inc (NASDAQ: VRSN) posted strong revenue growth and EPS growth as Verisign reported a 6.6% year-over-year increase in revenue and an 11.4% increase in EPS driven by record .com and .net domain name registrations.
- The company maintained a stable financial position with $556 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at the end of Q1 2026, with $863 million remaining in its share repurchase program and $0.81 cash dividend.
- Free cash flow declined slightly due to higher operating expenses and a $135 million increase in operating expenses, while free cash flow dropped to $265 million from $286 million.
- The upcoming .com price increase of $10.97 for .com, which is expected to impact renewal trends, and no price increase for .net, which could impact future revenue growth if not adjusted, and a higher proportion of first-time renewing names in the second half of 2026 could affect renewal rates.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 6.4% | 25% | 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (6.4%) - Weak growth |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 10.7% | 25% | 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (10.7%) - Modest outlook |
| Target Price Upside ? | 9.0% | 20% | 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (9.0%) - Target: $302.00 vs Current: $276.95 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 88.2% | 15% | 100.0 ptsExceptional (88.2%) - Strong pricing power |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -10.8% | 15% | 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-10.8%) - Light entry opportunity |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About VRSN
- VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide.
- The company provides root zone maintainer services, operating two of thirteen internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which supports global e-commerce.
- It operates directory for .name and .cc; and back-end systems for .edu, domain names.
- The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.