VeriSign achieved a record 12.7 million new domain registrations in the second quarter of 2026, the largest quarterly increase in its history. Revenue rose 6% year over year to $435 million, while earnings per share increased 7.7% to $2.38. Net income was $217 million, up from $207 million a year ago, and operating income grew 5.6% to $296 million. The company returned more than 100% of its free cash flow to shareholders over the past 12 months, totaling $1.17 billion in share repurchases and dividends, and the board increased the share repurchase authorization by $884 million to a total of $1.5 billion available. Full-year 2026 revenue is expected between $1.745 billion and $1.755 billion, with operating income between $1.185 billion and $1.195 billion.
VeriSign IncRecord new domain registrations, revenue and earnings growth, increased buyback authorization, and strong cash returns to shareholders.