Verisign (VRSN) Share-based Compensation (2009 - 2026)
Verisign's (VRSN) quarterly Share-based Compensation came in at $19.4 million in Q2 2026, up 22.01% on a YoY basis from $15.9 million in Q2 2025, and up 1.57% quarter-over-quarter from $19.1 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Verisign (VRSN) Share-based Compensation (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Verisign (VRSN) has reported Share-based Compensation for 18 consecutive years, with $19.4 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Share-based Compensation rose 22.01% year-over-year to $19.4 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at $74.8 million (up 14.9% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $69.7 million, up 14.08% from the prior year.
- Share-based Compensation grew to $19.4 million in Q2 2026 per VRSN's latest filing, from $19.1 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Share-based Compensation topped out at $19.4 million in Q2 2026 and bottomed at $13.7 million in Q2 2022.
- Historically, Share-based Compensation has averaged $16.0 million across 5 years, with a median of $15.8 million in 2023.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2024 and 2026: Share-based Compensation decreased 8.92% in 2024, then gained 22.01% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Share-based Compensation stood at $14.4 million in 2022, then rose by 2.08% to $14.7 million in 2023, then grew by 8.16% to $15.9 million in 2024, then advanced by 12.58% to $17.9 million in 2025, then rose by 8.38% to $19.4 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Share-based Compensation over the past three periods registered $19.4 million, $19.1 million, and $17.9 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Share-based Compensation (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verisign | 25.64 Bn | 24.61 Bn | 384.60 Mn | 19.40 Mn |
| 2 | GoDaddy | 12.20 Bn | 11.01 Bn | 828.20 Mn | 70.20 Mn |
| 3 | Wix.com | 4.08 Bn | 3.47 Bn | 370.34 Mn | 53.37 Mn |
| 4 | Tucows | 119.29 Mn | 75.13 Mn | 25.78 Mn | 1.16 Mn |
| 5 | Yinfu Gold | 9.92 Mn | 9.92 Mn | - | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 19.40 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 19.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 17.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 18.40 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 15.90 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 17.50 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 15.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 15.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 14.30 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 15.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 14.70 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 15.50 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 15.70 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 13.80 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 14.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 16.30 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 13.70 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 14.20 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 12.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 14.40 Mn |