Stock-Based Compensation for VeriSign (VRSN)
Stock-Based Compensation for VeriSign (VRSN): headline value $105.40M · YoY +14.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$105.40M
YoY change
+14.1%
5Y CAGR
+7.6%
Peak year (2008)
$90.07M
Latest annual
$69.70M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for VeriSign (VRSN) from 1997 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for VeriSign (VRSN) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69.70M | +14.1% | ||
| 2024 | $61.10M | +2.3% | ||
| 2023 | $59.70M | +1.9% | ||
| 2022 | $58.60M | +9.7% | ||
| 2021 | $53.40M | +10.7% | ||
| 2020 | $48.24M | -4.7% | ||
| 2019 | $50.63M | -3.6% | ||
| 2018 | $52.50M | -0.8% | ||
| 2017 | $52.91M | +5.7% | ||
| 2016 | $50.04M | +8.6% | ||
| 2015 | $46.08M | +4.8% | ||
| 2014 | $43.98M | +20.0% | ||
| 2013 | $36.65M | +9.9% | ||
| 2012 | $33.36M | -22.9% | ||
| 2011 | $43.27M | -17.1% | ||
| 2010 | $52.18M | +2.0% | ||
| 2009 | $51.17M | -43.2% | ||
| 2008 | $90.07M | +5.6% | ||
| 2007 | $85.25M | +28.6% | ||
| 2006 | $66.28M | +950.1% | ||
| 2005 | $6.31M | +101.3% | ||
| 2004 | $3.14M | -57.6% | ||
| 2003 | $7.39M | -61.0% | ||
| 2002 | $18.96M | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 1999 | $104,000 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from VeriSign's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, VeriSign (VRSN) stock-based compensation totalled $69.70M – grew 14.1% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), VeriSign stock-based compensation delivered a +7.6% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $90.07M was reported in 2008. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1997.
Within Technology, VeriSign (VRSN) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
VeriSign Stock-Based Compensation by Year
VeriSign Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $69.70M
VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2025 was $69.70M, grew 14.1% from 2024.
VeriSign Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $61.10M
VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2024 was $61.10M, edged up 2.3% from 2023.
VeriSign Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $59.70M
VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2023 was $59.70M, edged up 1.9% from 2022.
VeriSign Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $58.60M
VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2022 was $58.60M, grew 9.7% from 2021.
VeriSign Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $53.40M
VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2021 was $53.40M.
See more financial history for VeriSign (VRSN).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as VeriSign, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is VeriSign's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for VeriSign (VRSN) is $105.40M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has VeriSign stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
VeriSign (VRSN) stock-based compensation changed +14.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of VeriSign stock-based compensation?
VeriSign (VRSN) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did VeriSign stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
VeriSign stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $90.07M in 2008.
What was VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2024?
VeriSign (VRSN) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $61.10M.
What was VeriSign stock-based compensation in 2025?
VeriSign (VRSN) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $69.70M.
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