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Management raised full-year domain base growth guidance to 5.2-6%, citing record new registrations, AI tailwinds, and the successful delegation of .web, signaling confidence in sustained demand and long-term profitable growth.

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Management raised and narrowed domain base growth guidance, reported record domain name base and strong renewal rates, and increased revenue guidance for FY2026, signaling confidence in sustained demand.

VeriSign is viewed as a technology investment specialist pick, aligning with Todd Combs' profile. Berkshire has a history of liquidating departing managers' portfolios (e.g., Lou Simpson, Alleghany). VRSN is likely on the chopping block. Monitor VRSN for weakness due to potential Q1 institutional selling from Berkshire, to be confirmed by May filings. VRSN might actually be a Weschler or Buffett hold, meaning no selling pressure exists.

Guidance implies continued moderate growth (revenue +4-5%) and stable margins, with cautious tone on capex headwinds from AI supply constraints. Overall in line with recent trends, neither overly bullish nor bearish.

Management raised full-year domain name base growth guidance on the back of improving renewal rates, strong new registrations, and successful channel programs, indicating positive demand trends continuing.