VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 after the market closes on February 5, 2026. Analysts anticipate that the company will report earnings of $2.27 per share and a revenue of $424.037 million for the quarter. Investors interested in the latest updates can visit the company’s earnings results page prior to the scheduled conference call at 4:30 PM ET.
Current Stock Performance and Market Insights
On Wednesday, VeriSign shares opened at $243.57. The company boasts a market capitalization of $22.58 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.39, and a beta of 0.75. Over the past trading sessions, the stock has shown a 50-day moving average of $247.05 and a 200-day moving average of $260.38. Its performance over the last year has seen a low of $216.43 and a high of $310.60.
In recent insider activity, Thomas C. Indelicarto, Executive Vice President, sold 498 shares of VeriSign stock on January 13, fetching an average price of $248.71, totaling $123,857.58. Following this transaction, Indelicarto retains 30,613 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,613,759.23. This sale reflects a 1.60% decrease in his holdings.
Additionally, CEO D. James Bidzos sold 2,000 shares on January 14 for an average price of $248.28, leading to a total of $496,560.00. After this transaction, Bidzos owns 414,099 shares valued at around $102,812,499.72, marking a 0.48% reduction in his stake. In total, insiders have sold 37,999 shares worth $9,367,804 over the last ninety days, with insiders holding 0.84% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Offer Mixed Ratings on VeriSign
Recent commentary from equity analysts suggests a range of sentiments regarding VeriSign’s stock. On December 30, Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a “hold” to a “strong sell” rating. Conversely, Robert W. Baird has set a price target of $325.00.
Furthermore, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective from $270.00 to $271.00, maintaining a “neutral” rating in a recent note. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating, while Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating. Overall, the consensus rating for the stock is “Hold,” with an average target price of $298.00 according to data from MarketBeat.
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. is a key player in internet infrastructure, operating vital components of the global Domain Name System (DNS). The company is renowned for its role as the authoritative registry operator for the .com and .net top-level domains, maintaining the databases and zone files essential for domain name resolution for millions of websites.
VeriSign’s operations are conducted under contracts with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), emphasizing high-availability and secure services to ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity. In addition to its registry functions, VeriSign provides a suite of cybersecurity services aimed at protecting and accelerating DNS and internet traffic for enterprises and service providers.
As investors and stakeholders await the upcoming earnings announcement, the financial community remains attentive to VeriSign’s performance and strategic direction in the evolving digital landscape.
