VeriSign, Inc. stock research
FY2026 Q1
VeriSign (VRSN) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue was relatively stable. Gross margin remained unchanged from the prior quarter and improved compared to the same quarter last year.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue was relatively stable. Gross margin remained unchanged from the prior quarter and improved compared to the same quarter last year.
- The strongest observable margin driver is the stable gross margin relative to the prior quarter, combined with a higher gross margin compared to the same quarter last year, indicating sustained profitability from revenue growth.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, cost of revenue was slightly higher, and gross margin was stable. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit were higher, cost of revenue was slightly lower, and gross margin was higher.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
88.5%
Gross profit
$379.7M
Revenue
$428.9M
Cost of revenue
$49.2M
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.1 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.8 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $409.9M | $360.8M | $49.1M | 88.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $419.1M | $370.3M | $48.8M | 88.4% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $425.3M | $376.3M | $49.0M | 88.5% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $428.9M | $379.7M | $49.2M | 88.5% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Dec 31, 2025
+0.1 pts
Year-over-year change
Mar 31, 2025
+0.8 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The strongest observable margin driver is the stable gross margin relative to the prior quarter, combined with a higher gross margin compared to the same quarter last year, indicating sustained profitability from revenue growth.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, cost of revenue was slightly higher, and gross margin was stable. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit were higher, cost of revenue was slightly lower, and gross margin was higher.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue growth, as it remained nearly flat despite higher revenue.
Peer context
Latest available gross margins for related public companies.
| Company | Gross margin |
|---|---|
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | 88.5% |