VeriSign, Inc. is a provider of domain name registry services and Internet security. The Company operates through Registry Services and Security Services segment. Registry Services ensure the security, stability and resiliency of Internet infrastructure and services, including the .com and .net domains, and operation of the root-zone maintainer functions for the core of the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS). Security Services provides infrastructure assurance services consisting of Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) Protection Services and Managed DNS Services. DDoS Protection Services supports online business continuity by providing monitoring and mitigation services against DDoS attacks. Managed DNS Services is a hosting service that delivers DNS resolution for the availability of Web-based systems.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Computer and Technology
- Industry: IT Services & Consulting
- Sub-Industry: Internet Software & Services
- Symbol: NASDAQ:VRSN
- CUSIP: 92343E10
- Web: www.verisign.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $10.5806 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 99,920,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $101.25
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $93.61
- 52 Week Range: $74.46 - $106.04
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.73
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 26.67
- P/E Growth: 3.26
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $1.15 billion
- Price / Sales: 9.20
- Book Value: ($12.01) per share
- Price / Book: -8.82
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $747.69 million
- Net Margins: 39.92%
- Return on Equity: -36.99%
- Return on Assets: 18.95%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: -1.03%
- Current Ratio: 1.21%
- Quick Ratio: 1.21%
Misc:- Average Volume: 711,994 shs.
- Beta: 1.18
- Short Ratio: 15.42
Frequently Asked Questions for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)
What is VeriSign's stock symbol?
VeriSign trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSN."
How will VeriSign's stock buyback program work?
VeriSign announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Monday, April 10th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $641,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 7.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter?
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.99 by $0.06. The company earned $289 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $287.47 million. VeriSign had a net margin of 39.92% and a negative return on equity of 36.99%. The company's revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.91 EPS. View VeriSign's Earnings History.
When will VeriSign make its next earnings announcement?
Where is VeriSign's stock going? Where will VeriSign's stock price be in 2017?
3 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for VeriSign's shares. Their forecasts range from $70.00 to $105.00. On average, they anticipate VeriSign's stock price to reach $89.67 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for VeriSign.
Who are some of VeriSign's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to VeriSign include CGI Group (GIB), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Total System Services (TSS), Gartner (IT), CDW Corporation (CDW), Amdocs Limited (DOX), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), F5 Networks (FFIV), GoDaddy (GDDY), Black Knight Financial Services (BKFS), Fortinet (FTNT), LogMein (LOGM), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH), CSRA (CSRA), Aspen Technology (AZPN), Medidata Solutions (MDSO) and EPAM Systems (EPAM).
Who are VeriSign's key executives?
VeriSign's management team includes the folowing people:
- D James Bidzos, Executive Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
- George E. Kilguss III, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
- Todd B. Strubbe, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President
- Thomas C. Indelicarto J.D., Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
- Louis A. Simpson, Lead Independent Director
- Kathleen A. Cote, Independent Director
- Thomas F. Frist III, Independent Director
- Jamie S. Gorelick J.D., Independent Director
- Roger H. Moore, Independent Director
Who owns VeriSign stock?
VeriSign's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (12.96%), Capital World Investors (12.83%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.79%), BlackRock Inc. (8.40%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (5.05%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.27%). Company insiders that own VeriSign stock include Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Kathleen A Cote and Timothy Tomlinson. View Institutional Ownership Trends for VeriSign.
Who sold VeriSign stock? Who is selling VeriSign stock?
VeriSign's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including AJO LP, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, First Quadrant L P CA, Capital Guardian Trust Co., KBC Group NV, Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC., BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp and WINTON GROUP Ltd. Company insiders that have sold VeriSign stock in the last year include Kathleen A Cote and Timothy Tomlinson. View Insider Buying and Selling for VeriSign.
Who bought VeriSign stock? Who is buying VeriSign stock?
VeriSign's stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Koch Industries Inc., BlackRock Inc., Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Vanguard Group Inc., Investec Asset Management LTD, ETF Managers Group LLC and First Trust Advisors LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for VeriSign.
How do I buy VeriSign stock?
Shares of VeriSign can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is VeriSign's stock price today?
One share of VeriSign stock can currently be purchased for approximately $105.89.
MarketBeat Community Rating for VeriSign (NASDAQ VRSN)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about VeriSign and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Earnings History for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)Earnings History by Quarter for VeriSign (NASDAQ VRSN)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 10/25/2017 | | $1.01 | | | | | N/A |  |
| 7/27/2017 | Q2 2017 | $0.99 | $1.05 | $287.47 million | $289.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/27/2017 | Q1 2017 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $284.70 million | $288.60 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/9/2017 | Q416 | $0.88 | $0.92 | $282.97 million | $286.00 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/27/2016 | Q316 | $0.87 | $0.93 | $287.08 million | $287.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/28/2016 | Q216 | $0.86 | $0.91 | $284.34 million | $286.00 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/28/2016 | Q116 | $0.83 | $0.85 | $277.77 million | $281.90 million | View | Listen | |
| 2/11/2016 | Q415 | $0.78 | $0.79 | $270.07 million | $273.00 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/22/2015 | Q315 | $0.77 | $0.78 | $265.26 million | $265.80 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/23/2015 | Q215 | $0.75 | $0.74 | $261.89 million | $263.00 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/23/2015 | Q115 | $0.75 | $0.74 | $259.00 million | $258.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/5/2015 | Q414 | $0.72 | $0.70 | $256.70 million | $255.92 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/23/2014 | Q314 | $0.69 | $0.70 | $253.46 million | $255.02 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/24/2014 | Q214 | $0.64 | $0.68 | $251.69 million | $250.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/24/2014 | Q114 | $0.63 | $0.64 | $248.98 million | $248.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 2/6/2014 | Q413 | $0.28 | $0.65 | $244.77 million | $246.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/24/2013 | Q313 | $0.56 | $0.59 | $240.52 million | $244.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/25/2013 | Q2 2013 | $0.55 | $0.58 | $237.14 million | $239.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/25/2013 | Q1 2013 | $0.54 | $0.58 | $232.60 million | $236.50 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/24/2013 | Q4 2012 | $0.51 | $0.59 | $229.28 million | $230.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/25/2012 | | $0.49 | $0.50 | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/26/2012 | | $0.45 | $0.45 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/26/2012 | | $0.43 | $0.42 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/26/2012 | | $0.41 | $0.40 | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/27/2011 | | $0.37 | $0.39 | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/28/2011 | | $0.35 | $0.38 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/28/2011 | | $0.32 | $0.32 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/27/2011 | | $0.30 | $0.31 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $3.67 EPS
Next Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $3.97 EPS
Dividend History for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.92%
Insider Trades by Quarter for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 8/22/2017 | Kathleen A Cote | Director | Sell | 1,500 | $99.94 | $149,910.00 | |
| 8/1/2017 | Timothy Tomlinson | Director | Sell | 1,240 | $101.00 | $125,240.00 | |
| 8/2/2016 | Timothy Tomlinson | Director | Sell | 1,477 | $85.30 | $125,988.10 | |
| 4/29/2016 | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Major Shareholder | Sell | 32,255 | $89.30 | $2,880,371.50 | |
| 2/17/2016 | Timothy Tomlinson | Director | Sell | 1,350 | $81.48 | $109,998.00 | |
| 4/29/2015 | Jamie S Gorelick | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $64.19 | $64,190.00 | |
| 2/11/2015 | Timothy Tomlinson | Director | Sell | 8,884 | $60.81 | $540,236.04 | |
| 11/13/2014 | Kathleen A Cote | Director | Sell | 3,546 | $60.07 | $213,008.22 | |
| 10/30/2014 | Richard H Goshorn | SVP | Sell | 12,940 | $58.58 | $758,025.20 | |
| 10/28/2014 | John D Roach | Director | Sell | 20,432 | $58.81 | $1,201,605.92 | |
| 3/5/2014 | Richard Goshorn | SVP | Sell | 7,832 | $56.01 | $438,670.32 | |
| 2/19/2014 | John Roach | Director | Sell | 11,000 | $55.53 | $610,830.00 | |
| 12/4/2013 | Roger H/Ca Moore | Director | Sell | 19,432 | $56.76 | $1,102,960.32 | |
| 11/4/2013 | Richard H Goshorn | SVP | Sell | 41,563 | $54.25 | $2,254,792.75 | |
| 8/6/2013 | Richard Goshorn | SVP | Sell | 6,581 | $48.54 | $319,441.74 | |
| 8/1/2013 | John D Roach | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $48.39 | $96,780.00 | |
| 7/30/2013 | Timothy Tomlinson | Director | Sell | 4,200 | $47.46 | $199,332.00 | |
| 5/22/2013 | Richard H Goshorn | SVP | Sell | 8,620 | $48.27 | $416,087.40 | |
| 2/5/2013 | William L Chenevich | Director | Sell | 8,000 | $44.83 | $358,640.00 | |
| 8/10/2012 | Roger H/Ca Moore | Director | Sell | 44,883 | $46.38 | $2,081,673.54 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)
Latest Headlines for VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN)
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 | Verisign Announces Results of the Registered Exchange Offer for Its 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2027 - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - September 20 at 1:32 AM |
 | Verisign Announces Results of the Registered Exchange Offer for Its 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2027
finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 8:30 PM |
 | VeriSign (VRSN) Reveals Q2 Domain Name Registration Numbers - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - September 19 at 3:27 PM |
| VeriSign (VRSN) Reveals Q2 Domain Name Registration Numbers
finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 9:26 AM |
 | Critical Survey: VeriSign (VRSN) versus Accenture PLC (ACN)
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 18 at 6:34 AM |
| Head-To-Head Survey: VeriSign (VRSN) vs. Covisint Corp (COVS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 17 at 8:32 PM |
| Analysts Expect VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $291.59 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 16 at 7:44 AM |
| Internet Grows to 331.9 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Second Quarter of 2017
finance.yahoo.com - September 15 at 11:09 AM |
| VeriSign (VRSN) vs. Globant (GLOB) Head-To-Head Comparison
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 10 at 2:38 PM |
| Head-To-Head Analysis: Guidance Software (GUID) vs. VeriSign (VRSN)
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 7 at 8:28 PM |
| Analyzing Black Knight Financial Services (BKFS) & VeriSign (VRSN)
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 2 at 10:24 PM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Robert W. Baird
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 1 at 2:16 PM |
 | Technical Insights on Internet Stocks -- Blucora, Match, VeriSign, and Bitauto
www.prnewswire.com - August 28 at 7:36 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Will Announce Earnings of $0.98 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 27 at 2:28 AM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Upgraded at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 26 at 11:58 AM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Director Sells $149,910.00 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 23 at 8:04 PM |
 | Warren Buffett's Stake In The Internet: VeriSign
seekingalpha.com - August 22 at 7:46 AM |
| Verisign Commences Registered Exchange Offer for its 4.750% Senior Notes due 2027
finance.yahoo.com - August 17 at 9:06 AM |
| Verisign Announces 3.25% Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2037 to Pay Contingent Interest - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - August 16 at 1:49 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to VeriSign, Inc. : August 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 15 at 8:08 AM |
| IHS Markit Score Update: Drop in demand for ETFs holding Verisign Inc is a negative sign for its shares
finance.yahoo.com - August 10 at 3:41 PM |
| Zacks: Analysts Expect VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $291.59 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 10 at 12:46 PM |
| See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Verisign Inc.
finance.yahoo.com - August 10 at 9:31 AM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.90 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 8 at 4:30 PM |
| BidaskClub Lowers VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 4 at 7:26 PM |
 | Symantec to sell Web certificates business to Thoma Bravo: sources - Reuters
www.reuters.com - August 4 at 9:48 AM |
| Earnings Review and Free Research Report: Akamai Reported Better than Expected Revenue and Earnings Results
finance.yahoo.com - August 3 at 8:39 AM |
| Timothy Tomlinson Sells 1,240 Shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 2 at 8:52 PM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Downgraded to "Sell" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 2 at 2:36 PM |
| VeriSign, Inc. :VRSN-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2017 By the Numbers : July 31, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 1 at 7:37 AM |
| VeriSign (VRSN) Q2 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - July 29 at 8:31 AM |
| VeriSign (VRSN) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Ups '17 Revenue View
finance.yahoo.com - July 29 at 8:31 AM |
| Verisign Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
finance.yahoo.com - July 28 at 9:47 AM |
| VeriSign beats 2Q profit forecasts
finance.yahoo.com - July 28 at 9:47 AM |
| Edited Transcript of VRSN earnings conference call or presentation 27-Jul-17 8:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - July 28 at 9:47 AM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Issues Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 27 at 9:43 PM |
| What's in the Cards for VeriSign (VRSN) in Q2 Earnings?
www.nasdaq.com - July 25 at 8:20 AM |
| $286.89 Million in Sales Expected for VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 21 at 5:47 PM |
| VeriSign (VRSN) Reveals Q1 Domain Name Registration Numbers
finance.yahoo.com - July 21 at 8:30 AM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 20 at 7:46 AM |
| Internet Grows to 330.6 Million Domain Name Registrations in the First Quarter of 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 9:10 AM |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 18 at 1:53 PM |
| VeriSign Hits 52-Week High on Strong Security Product Demand - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - July 14 at 10:05 PM |
| VeriSign Hits 52-Week High on Strong Security Product Demand
finance.yahoo.com - July 14 at 5:03 PM |
| Why You Shouldn't Bet Against VeriSign (VRSN) Stock
www.nasdaq.com - July 14 at 9:50 AM |
| Why You Shouldn't Bet Against VeriSign (VRSN) Stock
finance.yahoo.com - July 14 at 9:50 AM |
 | Verisign Inc. (VRSN): The Real Story May Be A Price Increase - Cowen - StreetInsider.com
www.streetinsider.com - July 5 at 11:22 AM |
| Verisign to Report Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - July 4 at 8:39 AM |
| VeriSign's (VRSN) "Market Perform" Rating Reaffirmed at Cowen and Company
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 3 at 10:48 AM |
| Verisign Announces Pricing of $550 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - June 29 at 8:20 PM |
VeriSign (VRSN) Chart for Friday, September, 22, 2017
