VirnetX (VHC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

VirnetX Holding Corporation (NYSE: VHC) is a Nevada-based technology company specializing in secure communications and network security solutions. Founded in 1998, the company has developed a suite of patented technologies for virtual private networks (VPNs), secure domain name resolution (SDNR), and encrypted messaging. Headquartered in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, VirnetX operates through research, development, and licensing of its intellectual property, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets.

The company’s core offerings include its proprietary VPN and collaboration platform, which leverages SDNR to establish encrypted connections without relying on traditional IP-based routing. VirnetX’s products—such as One Time Secret and One Time Message—allow users to share confidential data and communications in a tamper-evident environment. These solutions cater to government agencies, enterprise customers, and technology partners seeking enhanced privacy and data protection.

Over the years, VirnetX has become well-known for its strategic patent enforcement and licensing efforts. The company holds a portfolio of patents related to secure communication protocols and network architectures. Through licensing agreements and litigation, VirnetX has engaged with leading technology firms to secure royalties and validate its intellectual property. This approach has positioned the company as both an innovator in secure networking and a prominent participant in patent-related industry disputes.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Kendall Larsen, VirnetX continues to focus on expanding its technology licensing program while advancing its next-generation security platforms. The executive team combines expertise in cybersecurity, patent law, and software engineering to drive product development and global partnerships. With a commitment to innovation and data privacy, VirnetX aims to address the growing demand for secure communications in an increasingly connected world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.25 to $16.50
• 50-Day Range: $7.32 to $16.30
• 52-Week Range: $3.68 to $17.00
• Volume: 12,564 shs
• Average Volume: 13,430 shs
• Market Capitalization: $69.11 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

VirnetX Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

VirnetX scored higher than 6% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 647th out of 666 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for VirnetX.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of VirnetX is -3.34, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of VirnetX is -3.34, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

VirnetX has a P/B Ratio of 1.53. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.71% of the float of VirnetX has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

VirnetX has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in VirnetX has recently increased by 82.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

VirnetX does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

VirnetX does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.71% of the float of VirnetX has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

VirnetX has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in VirnetX has recently increased by 82.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

VirnetX has a news sentiment score of 1.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for VirnetX this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for VHC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, VirnetX insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.23% of the stock of VirnetX is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 10.37% of the stock of VirnetX is held by institutions.

VHC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VHC shares performed this year?

VirnetX's stock was trading at $7.85 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, VHC stock has increased by 107.6% and is now trading at $16.30.

How were VirnetX's earnings last quarter?

VirnetX Holding Corp (NYSE:VHC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 14th. The technology company reported ($1.01) earnings per share for the quarter.

When did VirnetX's stock split?

VirnetX's stock reverse split on the morning of Thursday, October 26th 2023.The 1-20 reverse split was announced on Thursday, October 26th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Thursday, October 26th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 5 shares after the split.

Does VirnetX have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of VirnetX: Network Research Corporation Japan Ltd., and VirnetX Inc..

How do I buy shares of VirnetX?

Shares of VHC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of VirnetX own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VirnetX investors own include Senseonics (SENS), Novavax (NVAX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Cheniere Energy (LNG) and OPKO Health (OPK).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Application Software
• Current Symbol: NYSE:VHC
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:VHC
• CIK: 1082324
• Web: www.virnetx.com
• Phone: (775) 548-1785
• Fax: 775-580-7527
• Employees: 20
• Year Founded: 2005

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.88)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$18.17 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: -877,900.00%
• Return on Equity: -41.26%
• Return on Assets: -33.57%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 17.72
• Quick Ratio: 17.72

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $10.62 per share
• Price / Book: 1.53

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,240,000
• Free Float: 3,509,000
• Market Cap: $69.11 million
• Optionable: No Data
• Beta: 1.56