VeriSignVRSN
About: VeriSign is the sole authorized registry for several generic top-level domains, including the widely utilized .com and .net top-level domains. The company operates critical internet infrastructure to support the domain name system, including operating two of the world's 13 root servers that are used to route internet traffic. In 2018, the firm sold off its Security Services business, signalling a renewed focus on the core registry business.
Employees: 932
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
75% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 110 | Existing positions closed: 63
18% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $58.8M | Put options by funds: $50M
14% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 8 (+1) [Q4]
8% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $16.9B [Q3] → $18.3B (+$1.42B) [Q4]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 659 [Q3] → 691 (+32) [Q4]
0.86% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.17% [Q3] → 92.03% (+0.86%) [Q4]
23% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 212 | Existing positions reduced: 275
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
1 analyst rating
Baird Robert Oliver 100% 1-year accuracy 3 / 3 met price target | 3%upside $285 | Outperform Maintained | 25 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 15 articles about VRSN published over the past 30 days
