Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

VeriSign Compensation and benefits increased by 6.9% to $64.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $62.10M to $64.90M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 46.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$13.62M$14.43M$12.42M$14.20M$13.70M$16.30M$156.60M$13.80M$15.70M$15.50M$169.50M$58.80M$55.00M$53.10M$57.80M$62.10M$61.10M$60.70M$60.70M$64.90M
QoQ Change+6.0%-13.9%+14.3%-3.5%+19.0%+860.7%-91.2%+13.8%-1.3%+993.5%-65.3%-6.5%-3.5%+8.9%+7.4%-1.6%-0.7%+0.0%+6.9%
YoY Change+0.6%+13.0%>999%-2.8%+14.6%-4.9%+8.2%+326.1%+250.3%+242.6%-65.9%+5.6%+11.1%+14.3%+5.0%+4.5%
Range$12.42M$169.50M
CAGR+38.9%
Avg YoY Growth+123.9%
Median YoY Growth+9.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's compensation and benefits?
VeriSign (VRSN) reported compensation and benefits of $64.90M in Q1 2026.
How has VeriSign's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
VeriSign's compensation and benefits increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $62.10M to $64.90M.
What is the long-term trend for VeriSign's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), VeriSign's compensation and benefits has grown at a 46.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $53.44M to $244.60M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.