BIDZOS D JAMES, an insider at VeriSign, Inc (VRSN), executed a significant sale of 450,211 shares on November 12, 2025, at a price of $252.75 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $113.79 million. Following this transaction, JAMES retains 450,211 shares in the company.
VeriSign, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, provides critical Internet infrastructure and domain name registry services. The company operates the authoritative directory for all .com, .net, and .name domain names, among others, and employs 929 full-time staff. With a market capitalization of $22.2 billion, VeriSign reported a P/E ratio of 27.39 and an EPS of 8.59.
Insider selling can occur for various reasons, including diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. While such transactions can attract attention, they do not inherently signal negative sentiment toward the company. Investors are encouraged to consider insider activity in the context of broader trends and not as standalone indicators.
The upcoming earnings report on July 21, 2026, is expected to reveal an EPS of $2.36 and revenue of $432.4 million, while the April 21, 2026, report anticipates an EPS of $2.31 and revenue of $433.9 million. These figures will provide additional context for evaluating the company's performance amid recent insider transactions.
Insider transactions are reported to the SEC, contributing to transparency regarding how company executives view their stock. However, it is essential for investors to analyze patterns of insider activity across multiple insiders and time periods to derive meaningful insights.