VERISIGN INC/CA
Verisign provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services. It maintains the DNS Root Zone, operates two of the thirteen global root servers, and provides registration and authoritative resolution services for .com and .net. It also operates the .name and certain internationalized domain registries, the .cc country-code domain, and the technical back-end systems for .edu. Its services support individuals and organizations in establishing online identities and help registrars register and manage domain names. Verisign earns fees from domain name registrations in the registries it operates and from back-end services for .edu. Registrars set retail prices for registrations, while Verisign’s prices for .com, .net and .name are subject to agreement restrictions. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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Thomson Reuters (TRI), VeriSign (VRSN), and OneSpan (OSPN) raised dividends. TRI yields 2.37%, VRSN 1.05%, OSPN 2.41%. TRI's payout ratio is 78.8%, VRSN's 34.4%, OSPN's 28.9%. All have upcoming ex-dividend dates in November. TRI and OSPN have increased dividends annually, while VRSN started in 2025. Each has recurring revenue models and plans for future growth.
Verisign (VRSN) announced the .web domain launch timeline, starting with a Sunrise Period on Dec. 10, 2026 for trademark holders, followed by a Priority Access Program in 2027, and general availability on April 6, 2027. Verisign operates .com and .net domain registry services.
BIDZOS D JAMES (Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO) sold 3,300 shares of VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) at an average of $311.99 ($307.84–$316.40, $1.03M total) across 8 trades on 2026-11-03 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 4 news stories mentioning VRSN (VERISIGN INC/CA). Coverage has skewed bullish: 2 bullish, 2 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent VRSN coverage spans insider activity, earnings and financial news.
In the last 30 days, VRSN insiders filed 25 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 25 sales ($5.3M). The most active reporter was BIDZOS D JAMES, Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO, with 22 filings. 96% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Dividend increase and strong cash position may attract income investors, supporting the stock.
The .web rollout creates a new revenue stream for VeriSign and may boost its top‑line over the coming years.
The insider sale may signal reduced confidence or simply a planned liquidity event, likely exerting slight downward pressure.
Insider sale of over 3,300 shares at $303.67 average may signal modest selling pressure.
The insider sale may signal modest downside pressure.
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Thomson Reuters (TRI), VeriSign (VRSN), and OneSpan (OSPN) raised dividends. TRI yields 2.37%, VRSN 1.05%, OSPN 2.41%. TRI's payout ratio is 78.8%, VRSN's 34.4%, OSPN's 28.9%. All have upcoming ex-dividend dates in November. TRI and OSPN have increased dividends annually, while VRSN started in 2025. Each has recurring revenue models and plans for future growth.
Verisign (VRSN) announced the .web domain launch timeline, starting with a Sunrise Period on Dec. 10, 2026 for trademark holders, followed by a Priority Access Program in 2027, and general availability on April 6, 2027. Verisign operates .com and .net domain registry services.
BIDZOS D JAMES (Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO) sold 3,300 shares of VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) at an average of $311.99 ($307.84–$316.40, $1.03M total) across 8 trades on 2026-11-03 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
BIDZOS D JAMES (Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO) sold 3,300 shares of VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) at an average of $303.67 ($300.31–$305.26, $1.00M total) across 5 trades on 2026-10-27 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
VeriSign's EVP - Technology & CSO, Danny R. McPherson, sold 3,256 shares at $303.895 each, totaling $989,482. He now directly owns 30,548 shares, according to an SEC filing.
McPherson Danny R (EVP - Technology & CSO) sold 3,256 shares of VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) at $303.90 ($0.99M total) on 2026-10-26.
VeriSign (VRSN) reported Q3 earnings below expectations, with shares falling 5%. Analysts noted stronger domain name growth and raised full-year guidance. A one-time $7.5M pretax operating loss impacted results, according to the company.
Citigroup raised its price target for VeriSign from $325 to $345. The stock is currently trading at $304.59, with a 5-day change of -0.87% and a year-to-date change of +25.37%.
VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Verisign Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results RESTON, VA - Oct. 22, 2026 - VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2026. VeriSign, Inc. and its
Verisign reported Q3 2026 revenue of $443M, up from $419M in Q3 2025. The company grew its domain name base to 182.5M .com and .net addresses, a 6.1% YoY increase. Cash flow from operations was $308M, and deferred revenues totaled $79M. Verisign repurchased 0.7M shares and declared a $0.81 dividend per share. The company will host a conference call to discuss results.
