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: 908
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
13% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 89 | Existing positions closed: 79
12% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 246 | Existing positions reduced: 219
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 621 [Q1] → 631 (+10) [Q2]
1.02% less ownership
Funds ownership: 92.15% [Q1] → 91.12% (-1.02%) [Q2]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.6B [Q1] → $16.1B (-$1.48B) [Q2]
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q1] → 8 (-1) [Q2]
51% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $51.2M | Put options by funds: $104M
Research analyst outlook
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Financial journalist opinion
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