VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Net profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	785,700	817,600	673,800	784,830	814,888
Revenue	US$ in thousands	1,557,400	1,493,100	1,424,900	1,327,600	1,265,100
Net profit margin		50.45%	54.76%	47.29%	59.12%	64.41%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $785,700K ÷ $1,557,400K
= 50.45%

From the provided data, VeriSign Inc's net profit margin has exhibited some fluctuations over the years. The net profit margin, which represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses are considered, was at 64.41% on December 31, 2020. This high net profit margin indicates that VeriSign Inc was able to effectively control costs and generate significant profits relative to its revenue at that time.

However, by December 31, 2021, the net profit margin had decreased to 59.12%, showing a slight decline in profitability. This could be attributed to various factors such as increased expenses or changes in revenue streams.

In the following years, the net profit margin continued to fluctuate. It dropped to 47.29% by December 31, 2022, before rebounding to 54.76% by December 31, 2023. Finally, by December 31, 2024, the net profit margin was recorded at 50.45%.

Overall, while VeriSign Inc's net profit margin has shown variability, it generally remained at a relatively high level compared to industry averages. The fluctuations observed over the years may indicate changes in the company's cost structure, revenue composition, or other operational factors that have impacted its profitability. It would be important for stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations and assess the underlying reasons behind them to ensure sustained financial performance.