The chart below shows how VRSN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, VRSN sees a +0.40% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.62% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.18%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Increase: For the third quarter, revenues grew 3.8% year-over-year, totaling $391 million.
Operating Income Increase: Operating income increased by 5.9% year-over-year, reaching $269 million.
Net Income Increase: Net income for the third quarter totaled $201 million, compared to $188 million a year earlier, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $2.07, up from $1.83.
Cash Flow Performance: Operating cash flow for the third quarter was $253 million, and free cash flow was $248 million, compared to $245 million in the same quarter last year.
Share Repurchase Activity: During the third quarter, the company repurchased 1.7 million shares for $301 million.
Negative
Domain Name Base Decline: During the third quarter, the domain name base decreased by 1.1 million names.
Renewal Rate Comparison: The renewal rate for the third quarter of 2024 is expected to be approximately 72.3% compared to 73.5% a year ago.
U.S. Region Name Decline: The U.S. region was lower by approximately 850,000 names during the third quarter.
EMEA Domain Name Growth: The domain name base from our EMEA region was up nearly 200,000 names during the third quarter.
Expense Growth Projection: We expect expenses to grow more in 2025 than they have in 2024.
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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