VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) is scheduled to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 on February 5, 2026, after the market closes. Analysts predict that the company will report earnings of $2.27 per share and revenue of approximately $424.037 million for the quarter. Investors can follow the earnings call at 4:30 PM ET on the same day, where more detailed insights will be shared.
Current Stock Performance and Insider Trading
On Wednesday, VeriSign’s stock opened at $243.57, contributing to a market capitalization of $22.58 billion. The company currently holds a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 28.39 and a beta of 0.75. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $216.43 and a high of $310.60. The 50-day moving average stands at $247.05, while the 200-day moving average is at $260.38.
Recent insider activity has drawn attention as well. Executive Vice President Thomas C. Indelicarto sold 498 shares on January 13, 2026, at an average price of $248.71, resulting in a total transaction value of $123,857.58. Following this transaction, he retained 30,613 shares valued at approximately $7,613,759.23, reflecting a decrease of 1.60% in his holdings.
In addition, CEO D. James Bidzos sold 2,000 shares on January 14, 2026, at an average price of $248.28, amounting to $496,560.00. After this sale, Bidzos held 414,099 shares valued at around $102,812,499.72, marking a 0.48% reduction in his position. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold a total of 37,999 shares worth $9,367,804, with insiders owning 0.84% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings and Market Outlook
Recent changes in analyst ratings reflect a mixed outlook for VeriSign. Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” on December 30, 2025. Conversely, Robert W. Baird issued a price target of $325.00 in a report dated October 24, 2025. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective from $270.00 to $271.00 while maintaining a “neutral” rating as of January 6, 2026.
Additionally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on October 24, 2025, and Weiss Ratings maintained a “hold (C+)” rating on December 29, 2025. Currently, two analysts rate the stock as a Buy, two as Hold, and one as Sell, resulting in a consensus rating of “Hold” with an average target price of $298.00 according to data from MarketBeat.
VeriSign operates critical components of the global Domain Name System (DNS) and provides cybersecurity services. Known for being the authoritative registry operator for the .com and .net top-level domains, VeriSign ensures the central databases and zone files that facilitate domain name resolution for millions of websites. The company’s operations are conducted under stringent agreements with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), emphasizing high-availability and security to support continuous internet connectivity.
Investors and stakeholders will be closely monitoring the upcoming earnings report for further insights into the company’s financial health and future prospects.
