VeriSign
VeriSign is a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that underpin the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS). The company operates the authoritative directories for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce, and performs the Root Zone Maintainer function for the internet's core infrastructure.
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Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Registry Services
primaryProvides registration services and authoritative resolution for generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). This includes operating the Shared Registration System that allows registrars to manage domain name records.
.com, .net, .name, .cc, .edu (back-end services), IDN gTLDs, Shared Registration System, ATLAS distributed lookup system
ICANN-accredited registrars, Government agencies, Educational institutions
Infrastructure and Root Services
moderateOperation of two of the world's thirteen global internet root servers and performance of the Root Zone Maintainer function under agreement with ICANN. These services ensure the integrity and availability of the top of the DNS hierarchy.
Root Zone Maintainer services, Root Server operations, DNS resolution services
Internet community, ICANN, Internet Service Providers
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Competitive Position
VeriSign holds a unique, highly regulated position as the exclusive registry operator for .com and .net under long-term agreements with ICANN and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Geographies
Global, United States, China
Customer Segments
Domain Registrars, Enterprises, Government
Upstream Dependencies
ICANN (policy and licensing), U.S. Department of Commerce (regulatory oversight), Hardware and server manufacturers, Internet Service Providers
Downstream Customers
Domain name registrars, Direct registrants (via registrars), Internet users
Competitors & Partners
Partners
ICANN
Regulatory body governing registry agreements and root zone maintenance
U.S. Department of Commerce
Government entity overseeing the .com Cooperative Agreement
VeriSign FAQ
Common questions about VeriSign
VeriSign is a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that underpin the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS). The company operates the authoritative directories for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce, and performs the Root Zone Maintainer function for the internet's core infrastructure.
VeriSign (VRSN) has a market capitalization of $27.8B and trades on NASDAQ.
VeriSign generated $1.7B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $840.9M, representing a net margin of 50.0%. Gross margin stands at 88.3%, with free cash flow of $1.0B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
VeriSign's key competitors include GoDaddy, Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), Amazon, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
VeriSign has approximately 908 employees.