Verisign Q3 Revenue Rises 5.7% to $443 Million, EPS Up to $2.35

Verisign Inc. (VRSN) reported third-quarter earnings of $212.6 million, or $2.35 per share, roughly flat versus $212.8 million, or $2.27 per share, a year earlier. Revenue for the period rose 5.7% to $443.0 million from $419.1 million last year, according to the company's GAAP results. The domain registry operator's per-share profit increased despite the slight dip in total earnings, reflecting a lower share count.