VRSN - NASDAQ
VeriSign, Inc.
$296.94
+0.12%VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. It enables the security, stability, and resiliency of internet infrastructure and services, including providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which support global e-commerce. The company also back-end systems for .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name domain names, as well as operates distributed servers, networking, security, and data integrity services. VeriSign, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotVeriSign, Inc. Management Team
Mr. D. James Bidzos
Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President
Compensation
$2,322,995
Mr. George E. Kilguss III
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$1,101,685
Mr. John D. Calys
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$432,903
Mr. Danny R. McPherson
Executive Vice President of Technology & Chief Security Officer
Compensation
$1,101,685
Mr. Thomas C. Indelicarto J.D.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Compensation
$1,090,185
Dr. Burt Kaliski Jr.
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Scott T. Schnell
Senior Vice President & Executive Strategic Advisor
Ms. Christine Lentz
Senior Vice President of Corporate Services & Compliance
Ms. Ellen Petrocci
Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Ebrahim Keshavarz
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Product & Channel Management
Mr. Patrick S. Kane
Senior Vice President of Naming & Registry Services
Compensation
$565,492
Mr. John D. Calys
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Global Controller
Compensation
$432,903
VeriSign, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $12K and sold $1.23B worth of VRSN shares, resulting in $1.23B of net selling activity.
3 Months
13
3.97K
6.8K
1.83M
-1.8M
-$1.83M
3-6 Months
18
4.02K
4.6K
1.12M
-1.1M
-$1.12M
6-9 Months
15
3.75K
20.5K
5.41M
-5.4M
-$5.40M
9-12 Months
0
0.00
4.3M
1.22B
-1.2B
-$1.22B
Top Buyers
Armstrong Courtney D
Director
$12K
Top Sellers
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
10 Percent Owner
$1.21B
Bidzos D James
Director, Officer: Exec. Chairman, Pres, & Ceo
$7.45M
Indelicarto Thomas C
Officer: Evp, Gen Counsel & Secretary
$2.76M
Mcpherson Danny R
Officer: Evp - Technology & Cso
$1.95M
Calys John
Officer: Evp, Chief Financial Officer
$243K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $1.23B net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
SEC Filings
VRSN - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 10, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 11, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 10, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A N/A | April 11, 2023 | April 11, 2023 | ||
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 12, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 13, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 10, 2020 | May 21, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 11, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | April 11, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | April 12, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | 2017 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
Start with context, operating signals, and key market metrics.
Value Model
Stress test fair value across bear, base, and bull assumptions.
Statements
Validate revenue quality, margins, and balance sheet durability.
Earnings Call
Read management commentary and compare it with reported outcomes.
Dividends
Check payout sustainability and long-term distribution behavior.
Analyst Expectations
Review consensus spread and where estimate risk is concentrated.