VRSN
NASDAQ:VRSN
Verisign
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news - 5 hours ago
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Shares Sold by Forsta AP Fonden
Forsta AP Fonden reduced its stake in VeriSign, Inc. by 62.6% in the first quarter, selling 24,100 shares and holding 14,400 shares worth $3.656 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions: Rakuten Securities Inc. increased its holdings by 13,000.0%, now owning 131 shares valued at $33,000; UMB Bank n.a. increased holdings by 106.5%, now owning 159 shares valued at $40,000; Cromwell Holdings LLC increased holdings by 32.3%, now owning 172 shares valued at $44,000; Y.D. More Investments Ltd and Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired new positions valued at $45,000 and $47,000, respectively. Hedge funds and institutional investors collectively own 92.90% of VeriSign's stock. VeriSign announced a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share (annualized $3.08, yield 1.2%) and initiated a $1.11 billion stock repurchase program, allowing the purchase of up to 4.1% of shares. The dividend is payable on August 27th to shareholders of record on August 19th. Insiders, including the EVP and CEO, sold shares in August and July, reducing their ownership slightly. The company reported $2.21 EPS and $409.90 million in revenue for the quarter, slightly exceeding expectations, with a negative return on equity of 40.87% and a net margin of 50.05%. VeriSign provides domain name registry and internet infrastructure services, including root zone maintenance and operation of two of thirteen internet root servers.
marketbeat.comnews - 14 hours ago
VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Shares Unloaded Rep. James Comer
Representative James Comer of Kentucky sold shares of VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) between $1,001 and $15,000 on July 3, 2025, as part of a broader set of equity sales including Home Depot, Salesforce, and other companies. VeriSign reported Q2 earnings of $2.21 EPS, slightly above estimates, with revenue of $409.90 million and a 5.9% year-over-year increase. The company announced a $1.11 billion share buyback plan and a quarterly dividend of $0.77, yielding 1.2% annually. Insiders, including EVP Thomas C. Indelicarto and CEO D James Bidzos, have also sold shares in recent months. Institutional investors such as Berkshire Hathaway and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services have increased their holdings. VeriSign provides domain name registry and internet infrastructure services globally, including operating two of the thirteen internet root servers.
defenseworld.netnews - Aug 11, 2025 - 14:56
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Shares Purchased by Vanguard Group Inc.
Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in VeriSign by 1.2% in the first quarter, now owning 11.20% of the company, valued at approximately $2.67 billion. VeriSign announced a stock buyback program authorizing $1.11 billion in shares, representing up to 4.1% of its outstanding shares, reflecting management's belief that the stock is undervalued. The company reported $2.21 earnings per share, exceeding estimates, and saw a 5.9% year-over-year revenue increase. VeriSign declared a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, payable on August 27th to investors of record as of August 19th, resulting in a 1.1% dividend yield and a 36.75% payout ratio. CEO sold 5,000 shares at $284.82 each, totaling $1.424 million, reducing their ownership to 526,772 shares valued at $150.04 million, a 0.94% decrease. Over the past three months, insiders have sold 39,505 shares worth $11.13 million, owning 0.84% of the company. Analysts including Robert W. Baird, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup have upgraded VeriSign's rating to 'outperform' or 'buy'. VeriSign provides domain name registry and internet infrastructure services, including root zone maintenance and operation of two of the thirteen internet root servers.
marketbeat.comnews - Aug 11, 2025 - 14:56
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Shares Bought by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its stake in VeriSign, Inc. by 11.3%, now owning approximately 146,485 shares valued at $37.2 million. VeriSign announced a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, resulting in an annual yield of 1.1%, to be paid on August 27th. Wall Street analysts have upgraded VeriSign to a 'buy' rating and raised its price target from $285.00 to $305.00. Several institutional investors, including Berkshire Hathaway, Vanguard Group, AQR Capital Management, Jacobs Levy Equity Management, and Northern Trust Corp, also increased their holdings. VeriSign reported earnings per share of $2.21, slightly exceeding estimates, with revenue of $409.90 million, a 5.9% year-over-year increase. The company has a negative return on equity of 40.87% and a net margin of 50.05%. VeriSign has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1.11 billion. CEO sold 5,000 shares at $284.82, reducing direct ownership to 526,772 shares. Over the past 90 days, insiders sold 39,505 shares worth $11.13 million. VeriSign provides domain name registry and internet infrastructure services, operates two of the thirteen internet root servers, and offers .com and .net registration. The company has a market cap of $25.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.45, and a beta of 0.78.
marketbeat.comnews - Aug 11, 2025 - 14:56
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Shares Bought by Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Bank AG has increased its ownership in VeriSign, Inc. by 19.8%, now holding approximately 0.73% of the company valued at $175 million. VeriSign reported a 5.9% year-over-year revenue increase to $409.90 million, with earnings per share of $2.21, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, yielding 1.1% with a payout ratio of 36.75%. VeriSign also authorized a $1.11 billion share repurchase plan, allowing it to buy back up to 4.1% of its shares. Insiders, including the CEO and EVP, have sold a total of 39,505 shares over the past three months, representing 0.84% of the company's stock. Brokerages such as Robert W. Baird and Citigroup have issued positive ratings, with Baird raising its price target to $305.00 and maintaining an 'outperform' rating, while Citigroup reaffirmed a 'buy' rating.
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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 serv...Show More
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