VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) Stock
VRSN has an Alpha Score of 57 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Oct 30, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 9 members of Congress disclosed 18 trades in VRSN since 2017: 10 purchases and 8 sales, most recently Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 30, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported VRSN in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Berkshire Hathaway's at $2.26B. Company insiders reported 2 open-market buys and 64 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 2, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 32.2 and its net margin 49.8% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is VRSN's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 57 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 30, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN)?
Most recent: Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 30, 2026); records start Aug 10, 2017.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-03-13 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-02-10 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-12-19 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-10-06 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-10-03 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-10-03 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| James Comer R-KY · House | 2025-07-03 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 1, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded VRSN, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own VRSN?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett | 8.99M | $2.26B | n/a |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 2.45M | $616.26M | -13% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 379K | $95.44M | -25% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 110K | $27.55M | -10% |
| Fundsmith Terry Smith | 56K | $14.02M | -51% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 39K | $9.88M | +10% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are VERISIGN INC/CA insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 300 | $90K |
| Oct 27, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 600 | $181K |
| Oct 27, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 400 | $121K |
| Oct 27, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 900 | $274K |
| Oct 27, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 1.1K | $336K |
| Oct 26, 26 | Mcpherson Danny R | EVP - Technology & CSO | SELL | 3.3K | $989K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 400 | $122K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 200 | $61K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 2.3K | $705K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | SELL | 400 | $123K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 2, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are VRSN's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does VRSN's valuation compare with the Technology sector?
| Metric | VRSN | Technology median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 32.2 | 33.2 | 167 |
| Net margin | 49.77% | 11.43% | 191 |
| Return on equity | 113.55% | 15.27% | 194 |
Medians over the Technology stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 3, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does VERISIGN INC/CA do?
Verisign Inc. is a global provider of domain name registry services and critical internet infrastructure. It operates the authoritative registries for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support a significant portion of global e-commerce and online navigation. The company ensures the security, stability, and resiliency of these domains through registration services, authoritative resolution, root zone maintainer services, and operation of two of the 13 global internet root servers. Verisign Inc. enables reliable direction of DNS resolvers to appropriate IP address registries, forming a foundational layer of the Domain Name System (DNS). Its services are essential for businesses, websites, and internet users worldwide, regulated under agreements with ICANN and the NTIA. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Verisign Inc. plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of core internet operations across the technology sector.