D. James Bidzos, an insider at VeriSign, Inc (VRSN), has sold 449,439 shares of the company’s stock at a price of $254.77 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $114.50 million. Following this sale, Bidzos retains 449,439 shares of VeriSign.
VeriSign operates in the technology sector, providing critical Internet infrastructure and domain name registry services. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and employs 929 full-time staff. VeriSign supports the security and stability of the Internet by maintaining root zone services and operating two of the 13 global Internet root servers. It manages the authoritative directories for .com, .net, and .name domain names, among others.
The company's financial snapshot as of November 8, 2025, shows a market capitalization of $22.2 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.39, and an EPS of 8.59. The dividend yield stands at 128.2%. Upcoming earnings are expected on July 21, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $2.36 and revenue of $432.4 million.
Insider transactions, such as this sale, must be reported to the SEC, providing transparency regarding the actions of company executives. However, such sales can occur for various reasons, including personal financial needs or tax planning. While they may attract investor attention, they should not be the sole basis for investment decisions. Investors are encouraged to consider patterns of insider activity across multiple insiders and time periods for a more comprehensive view.