VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) is set to release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report on February 5, 2026, following the market close. The anticipated results are generating significant interest, with analysts projecting earnings of $2.27 per share and revenue of approximately $424.04 million for the quarter. Investors can access the company’s earnings results page for further details and to join the earnings call scheduled for 4:30 PM ET on the same day.
Stock Performance and Insider Activity
On Wednesday, VeriSign shares opened at $243.57. The company has a market capitalization of $22.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.39, and a beta of 0.75. Over the past year, VeriSign has seen its stock reach a low of $216.43 and a high of $310.60. The stock’s 50-day moving average stands at $247.05, while its 200-day moving average is $260.38.
In recent insider trading activity, Thomas C. Indelicarto, Executive Vice President, sold 498 shares of VeriSign stock on January 13 for an average price of $248.71, totaling $123,857.58. Following this transaction, Indelicarto retains 30,613 shares valued at approximately $7.61 million, representing a 1.60% decrease in his holdings.
Additionally, D. James Bidzos, the Chief Executive Officer, sold 2,000 shares on January 14 at an average price of $248.28, amounting to $496,560.00. After this transaction, Bidzos owns 414,099 shares, valued at around $102.81 million, reflecting a 0.48% decrease in his position. In total, insiders have sold 37,999 shares worth $9.37 million over the past 90 days, with insider ownership at 0.84%.
Analyst Ratings and Market Position
Analysts have recently revised their ratings for VeriSign. Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a “hold” to a “strong sell” rating on December 30. Conversely, Robert W. Baird set a price target of $325.00 while JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective from $270.00 to $271.00, maintaining a “neutral” rating.
In other opinions, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating, and Weiss Ratings maintained a “hold (c+)” rating. Currently, the consensus rating for VeriSign is “hold,” with an average target price of $298.00 according to data from MarketBeat.
VeriSign operates as a crucial player in internet infrastructure, managing key components of the global Domain Name System (DNS) and offering cybersecurity services. The company is well-known as the authoritative registry operator for the .com and .net top-level domains, ensuring reliable domain name resolution for millions of websites. Its operations are conducted under contractual agreements with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), emphasizing the importance of high availability and security for continuous internet connectivity.
In addition to its registry services, VeriSign provides a suite of offerings to enhance and safeguard DNS and internet traffic for various enterprises and service providers, solidifying its position as a leader in internet infrastructure.
