Core Viewpoint - VeriSign, Inc. is a key player in internet infrastructure and domain registry services, managing critical aspects of the Domain Name System (DNS) and ensuring global internet connectivity and security [1][2]. Financial Performance - For Q3 of fiscal 2025, VeriSign reported a revenue increase of 7.3% year-over-year, reaching $419.1 million, which exceeded analysts' expectations of $416.8 million [5]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 was $2.27, reflecting a 9.7% increase from the previous year and surpassing the expected EPS of $2.24 [6]. - As of the end of Q3, VeriSign had deferred revenues of $1.38 billion, an increase of $80 million from the end of 2024 [6]. Market Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, VeriSign's stock has gained 39.3%, although it has experienced a decline of 11.8% over the past six months [3]. - The stock reached a 52-week high of $310.60 in July but is currently down 19.6% from that peak [3]. - In comparison, the S&P 500 Index has gained 12.3% over the past year and 11.1% over the past six months, indicating that while VeriSign has outperformed the broader market annually, it has underperformed in the short term [4]. Domain Registrations - VeriSign ended Q3 with 171.9 million .com and .net domain name registrations, reflecting a net increase of 1.45 million domain names during the quarter [5].