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Additional share repurchase amount authorized

VeriSign Additional share repurchase amount authorized decreased by 17.7% to $913.10M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.7%, from $1.11B to $913.10M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals management's belief that the stock is undervalued and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Detailed definition

This represents the incremental dollar value of common stock that the board of directors has authorized for repurchase b...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature, cash-generative companies; peers often announce these authorizations via press releases or board meeting minutes.

Metric ID: other_additionalsharerepurchaseamountauthorized

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q3 '24Q3 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$705.40M$803.00M$1.14B$1.11B$913.10M
QoQ Change+13.8%+42.0%-2.6%-17.7%
YoY Change-2.6%-17.7%
Range$0.00$1.14B
Avg YoY Growth-10.2%
Median YoY Growth-10.2%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's additional share repurchase amount authorized?
VeriSign (VRSN) reported additional share repurchase amount authorized of $913.10M in Q3 2025.
How has VeriSign's additional share repurchase amount authorized changed year-over-year?
VeriSign's additional share repurchase amount authorized decreased by 17.7% year-over-year, from $1.11B to $913.10M.
What does additional share repurchase amount authorized mean?
The additional amount of money approved by the board for buying back company shares.