VeriSign (VRSN) CEO Bidzos D James Sells $999K of Stock

James Bidzos, the Executive Chairman and CEO of VeriSign, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VRSN), sold 3,300 shares on October 13, 2026, for approximately $999,403.68. This sale was part of a planned transaction, with the shares sold at an average price of $302.85 each.

Inside Bidzos's Trade

Bidzos's recent sale brings his total selling activity to 3,300 shares on the same day, valued at about $999,404. This follows a previous sale on June 16, 2026, where he sold the same number of shares for around $904,921.05. His recent trades align with a pattern of selling, as he sold shares earlier in the year as well.

Other Institutional Activity in VeriSign

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. holds 8,989,880 shares of VeriSign, valued at approximately $2.72 billion. Meanwhile, Blackrock Inc. reduced its stake by 911,888 shares, now holding 8,412,124 shares worth about $2.54 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC also trimmed its position by 15,019 shares, ending with 5,348,923 shares valued at around $1.62 billion. Conversely, AQR Capital Management, LLC boosted its holdings by 1,197,405 shares, bringing its total to 4,949,848 shares worth about $1.50 billion.

VeriSign, Inc. Stock Down 1.3%

As of October 16, 2026, VeriSign shares were recently trading around $300.08, which is above its 50-day moving average of $291.21 and its 200-day average of $268.33. However, the stock is about 4.0% below its 52-week high of $312.48. The stock's performance is notable as it has been trending higher than its recent averages.

Recent Earnings

VeriSign reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $1.71 billion with a net margin of 49.8%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $9.21. Investors can expect the next earnings report on October 22, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at VeriSign, Inc.

In addition to Bidzos's recent sale, there have been multiple insider transactions at VeriSign. Earlier in the month, Demetrios James Bidzos, the CEO, sold 3,300 shares on October 6, 2026. Prior to that, he also sold the same number of shares on September 29, 2026. These trades are part of his ongoing selling activity.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 24, 2026, JP Morgan maintained a "Neutral" rating on VeriSign with a price target of $316.00, while Wedbush also maintained an "Outperform" rating with a target of $324.00. The consensus recommendation for the stock is a "buy," with a mean price target of $324.40 among five analysts.

About VeriSign

VeriSign, Inc. provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, enabling navigation for various recognized domain names globally. The company operates two of thirteen internet root servers and offers registration services for the .com and .net domains, which are essential for global e-commerce.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for VeriSign's next earnings report on October 22, 2026, and keep an eye on further insider trading activity as well as changes in analyst ratings. Bidzos's recent sale adds to a pattern of insider transactions that may influence market perception of the company's future performance.