VeriSignVRSN
VRSN
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 7,139 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
67% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 102 | Existing positions closed: 61
18% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $58.7M | Put options by funds: $49.9M
8% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $16.9B [Q3] → $18.2B (+$1.3B) [Q4]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 659 [Q3] → 670 (+11) [Q4]
0.26% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.41% [Q3] → 91.68% (+0.26%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 7 (+0) [Q4]
25% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 206 | Existing positions reduced: 273
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$250
8%
upside
Avg. target
$250
8%
upside
High target
$250
8%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Citigroup Ygal Arounian 42% 1-year accuracy 10 / 24 met price target | 8%upside $250 | Buy Maintained | 4 Feb 2025 |
Baird Robert Oliver 100% 1-year accuracy 1 / 1 met price target | 8%upside $250 | Outperform Upgraded | 9 Dec 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about VRSN published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Verisign Announces the Retirement of George E. Kilguss III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today announced that after 13 years with the Company, George E. Kilguss III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire effective May 31, 2025. Mr. Kilguss has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2012. The Company anticipates that Mr. Kilguss will serve as an advisor following his retirement. The Board expresse.
Neutral
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN ) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call February 6, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants David Atchley - VP of IR and Corporate Treasurer Jim Bidzos - Executive Chairman, President and CEO George Kilguss - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Rob Oliver - Baird Ygal Arounian - Citi Operator Good day, everyone. Welcome to VeriSign's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 364.3 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Fourth Quarter of 2024
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 fourth quarter of 2024 closed with 364.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.0 million domain name registrations, or 0.5% compared to the third quarter of 2024. Domain name registrations a.
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Verisign's fourth-quarter revenue rises 4% on steady demand for new domain names
Internet services company VeriSign reported a 3.9% rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, fueled by steady demand for domain registrations as businesses amplify their online presence, sending its shares 1% higher in extended trading.
Negative
Investors Business Daily
2 weeks ago
VeriSign Earnings Decline For The First Time Since 2021
VeriSign earnings met views as new domain name registraions rose. VeriSign stock, a Warren Buffett holding, fell in late trading.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Verisign Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. Fourth Quarter Financial Results VeriSign, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Verisign”) reported revenue of $395 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, up 3.9 percent from the same quarter in 2023. Operating income was $264 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $256 m.
Positive
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Positive
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