VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Earnings History
Steady Earner29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $841M, reflecting +10.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $9.16 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 49.8%.
Looking at the long-term picture, VRSN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +4.5%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $831M in fiscal 2010.
VeriSign, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 88.2%, operating margin of 67.7%, and net margin of 49.8%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including GDDY ($870M net income, 17.7% margin), AKAM ($435M net income, 10.7% margin), NTCT ($96M net income, 11.1% margin), VRSN has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare VRSN vs GDDY →
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VRSN Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $826M | +5.1% | $1.12B | $8.81 | 49.8% | 67.7% |
| 2024 | $786M | -3.9% | $1.06B | $8.00 | 50.4% | 67.9% |
| 2023 | $818M | +21.3% | $1.00B | $7.90 | 54.8% | 67.0% |
| 2022 | $674M | -14.1% | $943M | $6.24 | 47.3% | 66.2% |
| 2021 | $785M | -3.7% | $867M | $7.00 | 59.1% | 65.3% |
| 2020 | $815M | +33.1% | $824M | $7.07 | 64.4% | 65.2% |
| 2019 | $612M | +5.1% | $806M | $5.15 | 49.7% | 65.5% |
| 2018 | $582M | +27.4% | $767M | $4.75 | 47.9% | 63.2% |
| 2017 | $457M | +3.8% | $708M | $3.68 | 39.2% | 60.7% |
| 2016 | $441M | +17.4% | $687M | $3.42 | 38.6% | 60.1% |
| 2015 | $375M | +5.6% | $606M | $2.82 | 35.4% | 57.2% |
| 2014 | $355M | -34.7% | $564M | $2.52 | 35.2% | 55.9% |
| 2013 | $544M | +70.1% | $528M | $3.49 | 56.4% | 54.7% |
| 2012 | $320M | +124.0% | $457M | $1.95 | 36.6% | 52.4% |
| 2011 | $143M | -82.8% | $329M | $0.86 | 18.5% | 42.7% |
| 2010 | $831M | +238.4% | $232M | $4.64 | 122.1% | 34.1% |
| 2009 | $246M | +165.5% | $314M | $1.28 | 23.8% | 30.4% |
| 2008 | -$375M | -168.6% | $71M | $-1.87 | -39.0% | 7.4% |
| 2007 | -$140M | -136.8% | -$222M | $-0.59 | -9.3% | -14.8% |
| 2006 | $379M | -6.8% | $96M | $1.53 | 24.1% | 6.1% |
| 2005 | $406M | +118.3% | $196M | $1.63 | 25.3% | 12.2% |
| 2004 | $186M | +171.7% | $132M | $0.60 | 16.0% | 11.3% |
| 2003 | -$260M | +94.8% | -$228M | $-1.20 | -24.6% | -21.6% |
| 2002 | -$4.96B | +62.9% | -$4.80B | $-20.97 | -406.1% | -393.0% |
| 2001 | -$13.36B | -328.7% | -$13.41B | $-65.64 | -1357.9% | -1363.5% |
| 2000 | -$3.12B | -78873.0% | -$3.15B | $-19.57 | -656.2% | -662.7% |
| 1999 | $4M | +120.1% | -$3M | $0.03 | 4.7% | -3.9% |
| 1998 | -$20M | -2.6% | -$20M | $-0.24 | -50.6% | -50.1% |
| 1997 | -$19M | - | -$19M | $-0.23 | -204.3% | -202.1% |
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VRSN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VRSN stock.
What is VRSN earnings per share (EPS)?
VRSN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $9.16, reflecting +10.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +4.5%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is VeriSign, Inc.'s net income?
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) trailing twelve-month net income is $841M as of 2025. Earnings grew +10.1% year-over-year. VeriSign, Inc. has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is VRSN profitable?
Yes, VRSN is profitable with a TTM net income of $841M and a net profit margin of +49.8%. VeriSign, Inc. has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is VRSN's earnings growth rate?
VRSN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +10.1%, 3-Year: +12.2%, 5-Year: +4.5%, 10-Year: +12.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are VRSN's profit margins?
VeriSign, Inc. net profit margin is +49.8%, operating margin is +67.7%, and gross margin is +88.2%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is N/A.
Is VRSN growing earnings?
VRSN is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +10.1% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +4.5%. TTM net income is $841M.
What was VRSN's best earnings year?
VeriSign, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $831M, achieved in fiscal year 2010. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were VRSN's earnings last quarter?
VRSN's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $215M with diluted EPS of $2.34. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.