Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 18
Now 38% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 61% to €293. The fair value is estimated to be €213, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 9.1%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.1% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 5.5% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Apr 25
VeriSign, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2026 VeriSign, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the full year 2026. For the year, revenue is now expected to be between $1.730 billion and $1.745 billion. Operating income is now expected to be between $1.170 billion and $1.185 billion. Announcement • Apr 24
VeriSign, Inc. Approves Quarterly Dividend, Payable on May 27, 2026 VeriSign, Inc. announced that on April 20, 2026, Verisign’s Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.81 per share of Verisign’s outstanding common stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2026, payable on May 27, 2026. Announcement • Apr 14
VeriSign, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2026 VeriSign, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2026. Location: at 12061 bluemont way, reston, virginia 20190, United States Announcement • Apr 03
VeriSign, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 23, 2026 VeriSign, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 4:05 PM, Eastern Daylight on Apr 23, 2026 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 23
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to €180, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the IT industry in Italy. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €117 per share. New Risk • Feb 16
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Italian stocks, typically moving 6.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Negative equity (-US$2.2b). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.4% average weekly change). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€8.2m sold). Reported Earnings • Feb 07
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$8.83 (vs US$8.01 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$8.83 (up from US$8.01 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$1.66b (up 6.4% from FY 2024). Net income: US$825.7m (up 5.1% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 50% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.7% growth forecast for the IT industry in Italy. Announcement • Feb 06
VeriSign, Inc. Approves Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 27, 2026 On February 3, 2026, Verisign’s Board of Directors approved a 5.2% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.81 per share of Verisign’s outstanding common stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2026, payable on February 27, 2026. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 05
Now 20% overvalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €210. The fair value is estimated to be €175, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 8.9%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 5.9% per annum over the same time period. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 21
Executive Chairman recently sold €1.9m worth of stock On the 15th of January, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €214 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.4% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.0m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €31m. Announcement • Jan 03
VeriSign, Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 05, 2026 VeriSign, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 4:05 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 05, 2026 Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 14
Executive Chairman recently sold €1.9m worth of stock On the 11th of December, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €208 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.0m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €29m. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 11
Executive VP recently sold €109k worth of stock On the 2nd of December, Thomas Indelicarto sold around 501 shares on-market at roughly €218 per share. This transaction amounted to 3.0% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €2.0m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €32m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 15
Executive Chairman recently sold €1.9m worth of stock On the 13th of November, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €215 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.2% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €26m. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 10
Upcoming dividend of US$0.77 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 November 2025. Payment date: 25 November 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of Italian dividend payers (4.9%). In line with average of industry peers (1.2%). Announcement • Oct 25
VeriSign, Inc. announces Quarterly dividend, payable on November 25, 2025 VeriSign, Inc. announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.7700 per share payable on November 25, 2025, ex-date on November 18, 2025 and record date on November 18, 2025. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$2.28 (vs US$2.07 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$2.28 (up from US$2.07 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$419.1m (up 7.3% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$212.8m (up 5.7% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 51% (in line with 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.0% growth forecast for the IT industry in Italy. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 21
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 6.1% to €231. The fair value is estimated to be €190, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.8%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.5% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 8.5% per annum over the same time period. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 18
Executive Chairman recently sold €2.0m worth of stock On the 16th of October, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €227 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €22m. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 14
Executive VP recently sold €116k worth of stock On the 7th of October, Thomas Indelicarto sold around 501 shares on-market at roughly €232 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €2.2m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €24m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Oct 09
Verisign, Inc. Appoints Matthew J. Desch to the Board, Effective October 6, 2025 Effective October 6, 2025, the Board of Directors of VeriSign, Inc. appointed Matthew J. Desch to the Board, increasing the size of the Board from seven to eight directors. Mr. Desch currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Iridium Communications Inc., a global mobile, voice, and data satellite communications company, a position he has held since 2009. Announcement • Oct 02
VeriSign, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 23, 2025 VeriSign, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 4:05 PM, Eastern Daylight on Oct 23, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 24
Executive Chairman recently sold €1.7m worth of stock On the 17th of September, D. Bidzos sold around 7k shares on-market at roughly €243 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.6% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €20m. Board Change • Sep 24
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Deb McCann was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 16
Executive Chairman recently sold €2.0m worth of stock On the 14th of August, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €228 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.9% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €13m. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 14
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.8% to €228. The fair value is estimated to be €189, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.8%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.5% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 8.5% per annum over the same time period. Board Change • Aug 14
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Deb McCann was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 11
Executive Chairman recently sold €2.2m worth of stock On the 10th of July, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €245 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.9% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €8.8m. Announcement • Jul 02
VeriSign, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 24, 2025 VeriSign, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 4:05 PM, Eastern Daylight on Jul 24, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 23
Executive Chairman recently sold €2.2m worth of stock On the 18th of June, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €246 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €6.6m. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 15
Executive Chairman recently sold €2.2m worth of stock On the 12th of June, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €240 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €2.2m. D. has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €4.4m. Board Change • Jun 10
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Deb McCann was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • May 25
Executive Chairman recently sold €2.2m worth of stock On the 22nd of May, D. Bidzos sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly €249 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was D.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Board Change • May 08
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Deb McCann was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model.