VeriSign, Inc. operates as a leading provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure solutions, enabling the security, stability, and resiliency of critical internet systems globally. The company manages authoritative registry services for the .com, .net, .name, and .cc top-level domains, supports backend registry systems for the .edu and .jobs domains, and operates two of the thirteen internet root nameservers. VeriSign’s core product portfolio includes domain name registry services; DNS resolution infrastructure; managed DNS services; DDoS protection; cyber threat intelligence; and security solutions such as the VeriSign Registry Lock service designed to protect domain names against unauthorized changes. The company serves domain registrars, businesses, governments, service providers, and enterprises worldwide, supporting global e-commerce and internet navigation. Founded in 1995, VeriSign is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
In the most recent developments, VeriSign reported robust financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, with revenue rising 7.3% year-over-year to $419 million and operating income increasing 5.6% to $284 million. The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance for domain base growth to 2.2% to 2.5% and revenue expectations to $1.652 billion to $1.657 billion, reflecting accelerated domain registrations partly driven by adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. VeriSign is preparing strategically for the upcoming ICANN new generic top-level domain (gTLD) round scheduled for Q2 2026, which presents opportunities for business expansion. The company continues to focus on its strategic framework of "Protect, Grow, Manage" to enhance shareholder value amid evolving internet infrastructure demands. VeriSign remains a pivotal entity in maintaining the internet’s operational resilience and trusted domain name ecosystem across global markets.