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VeriSign

276.40 USD
+0.45
0.16%
At close May 14, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
276.70
+0.30
0.11%
1 day
0.16%
5 days
-4.01%
1 month
11.80%
3 months
20.57%
6 months
49.92%
Year to date
34.76%
1 year
62.85%
5 years
28.58%
10 years
331.07%
 

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

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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
Analysts bullish %

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

Low target
$285
3%
upside
Avg. target
$285
3%
upside
High target
$285
3%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
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

Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 day ago
Buffett Is Stepping Down, But His Blessing Still Means a Great Deal for These 3 Stocks
Well, we finally got the news everyone was kind of half-expecting (and half-hoping wouldn't be true for a long time to come).
Buffett Is Stepping Down, But His Blessing Still Means a Great Deal for These 3 Stocks
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Where Will VeriSign Stock Be in 3 Years?
VeriSign (VRSN -1.40%) isn't considered a high-growth stock. But over the past three years, the domain registry operator's shares rallied 66% as the S&P 500 advanced 37%.
Where Will VeriSign Stock Be in 3 Years?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Why VeriSign Rallied 11.1% in April
Shares of the internet address registry VeriSign (VRSN 0.24%) rallied 11.1% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Why VeriSign Rallied 11.1% in April
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025
It's been a rough year for many tech stocks. The Trump administration's tariffs, the intensifying trade wars, and other macro headwinds have all made it difficult to invest in tech companies, which rely heavily on overseas supply chains and healthy economies.
3 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
VeriSign Shows Why It's a Buffett Favorite
Warren Buffett is not known for betting big on technology stocks, but one long-term favorite of his has been VeriSign (VRSN 1.25%). Buffett began accumulating shares of the company back in 2012, and it was one of the few stocks he was buying in the fourth quarter of last year.
VeriSign Shows Why It's a Buffett Favorite
Neutral
Invezz
2 weeks ago
Why you should sell this ‘overbought' Warren Buffett stock before it sinks in May
VeriSign Inc (NASDAQ: VRSN) has been in a sharp uptrend this year, having gained about 35% over the past four months – but the stock's chart more recently has started showing signs of near-term exhaustion.
Why you should sell this ‘overbought' Warren Buffett stock before it sinks in May
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Why VeriSign Stock Soared Friday
VeriSign (VRSN 8.79%) shares took off Friday morning after the company released first-quarter earnings and declared a dividend for the first time. Its solid results also allowed the company to raise revenue guidance for the full year.
Why VeriSign Stock Soared Friday
Positive
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
Tariff-Resilient Tech Stocks: CyberArk & Verisign's Durable Edge
With tariffs dominating the conversations in financial markets recently, looking for stocks that can withstand their effects can be highly valuable. This is true even as President Trump appears to be making a 180 on his tariff talk.
Tariff-Resilient Tech Stocks: CyberArk & Verisign's Durable Edge
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants David Atchley - VP, IR & Corporate Treasurer James Bidzos - Executive Chairman, President & CEO George Kilguss - EVP & CFO John Calys - SVP, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Ygal Arounian - Citi Rob Oliver - Baird Operator Good day, everyone. Welcome to VeriSign's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 368.4 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the First Quarter of 2025
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today announced that, according to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report from DNIB.com, the first quarter of 2025 closed with 368.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 4.2 million domain name registrations, or 1.1%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Domain name registrations.
DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 368.4 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the First Quarter of 2025
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