VRSN VERISIGN INC/CA Insider Trading

VRSN CEO D James Bidzos sells 3,300 shares (0.8% of holdings) for $883.9K under 10b5-1 plan

D James Bidzos, Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO, executed 4 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $883,875.12 on 2026-07-14 at prices ranging from $266.17 to $269.76. This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan and therefore represents a scheduled, non-discretionary event rather than a discretionary trade decision. The sale reduced his holdings from 422,839 shares to 419,539 shares, a -0.8% reduction. The blended average sale price of $267.84 is below the current price of $270.52. Notably, Bidzos has 5 prior sales at VRSN on 2026-07-07 with outcomes not yet measurable, indicating a pattern of scheduled liquidation activity at this ticker.

VRSN CEO James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares for $878,104.86 via 10b5-1 plan on 2026-07-07; holds 422,839 shares post-transaction

D James Bidzos, Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO of VeriSign, executed 5 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $878,104.86 on 2026-07-07 at blended average price $266.09, reducing his holdings from 426,139 to 422,839 shares (-0.8% of pre-transaction holdings). This transaction was part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning it was scheduled rather than discretionary. VeriSign trades at $267.58 currently, down 14.4% from its 52-week high of $312.48, and the insider's recent selling pattern shows 5 prior trades at this ticker within the last month (2026-06-16 and 2026-06-23). The modest share reduction relative to total holdings and the structured nature of the 10b5-1 plan indicate routine capital management rather than a concentrated exit signal.

CEO Bidzos sells 3,300 VRSN shares for $828,110.04 via scheduled 10b5-1 plan on 2026-06-30

D James Bidzos, Exec. Chairman, President & CEO of VeriSign, executed 4 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $828,110.04 on 2026-06-30 at prices ranging from $249.47 to $252.50, reducing his holdings from 429,439 shares to 426,139 shares (a -0.8% reduction). This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning it is scheduled and not discretionary. The stock currently trades at $255.90, down 18.1% from its 52-week high of $312.48. VeriSign's fundamentals remain solid with quarterly revenue of $428,900,000 and net income of $214,500,000, though the 30-day price decline of -13.7% reflects recent market weakness. As a planned divestiture, this sale carries no timing signal but demonstrates routine liquidity management by the CEO while maintaining a substantial post-sale position of 426,139 shares.

Bidzos sells 3,300 shares at $246.78–$249.98 for $820,140.54 via scheduled 10b5-1 plan at VRSN

D James Bidzos, Exec. Chairman, President & CEO, executed 4 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $820,140.54 on 2026-06-23, reducing his holdings to 429.4K shares (-0.8% vs pre-transaction). The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating scheduled execution rather than discretionary timing. Stock is currently at $252.08, down 18.7% over 30 days and 19.3% from its 52-week high of $312.48, though up 0.5% over 90 days. Bidzos's cross-ticker track record shows 20 prior sells with an average 90-day return of +10.7%, but same-ticker history at VRSN provides no measurable outcomes (5 prior trades from mid-June with results not yet determinable).

D James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares at $274.22 avg for $904,925.60 under 10b5-1 plan at VRSN

D James Bidzos (Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO) executed 3 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $904,925.60 on 2026-06-16, reducing holdings from 436,039 to 432,739 shares. This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning it was scheduled and non-discretionary. The blended average price of $274.22 sits above the current price of $264.92, and the stock has declined 13.2% over the past 30 days and is -15.2% from its 52-week high of $312.48. With a market cap of $24,107,720,000.00 and net income of $214,500,000.00 in the latest quarter, VRSN remains a substantial business; the P/E of 28.67 reflects market expectations. As a scheduled execution under a pre-arranged plan rather than a discretionary trade, this sale carries no timing signal.

CEO James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares of VRSN for $938,169.36 via scheduled 10b5-1 plan on 2026-06-09.

D James Bidzos, Exec. Chairman, President & CEO of Verisign Inc, executed 6 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $938,169.36 on 2026-06-09, reducing his holdings from 439,339 shares to 436,039 shares (a -0.8% reduction). This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning it was scheduled rather than discretionary. The blended average sale price was $284.29, which sits above the current price of $279.57 and within the 52-week range of $208.86–$312.48. His prior trades at VRSN (5 sales on 2026-06-02) showed negative returns over both 30-day and 90-day periods, ranging from -1.8% to -4.7%, while his cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of +4.8% after sales. The modest share reduction relative to total holdings suggests routine portfolio management under a standing trading arrangement rather than a signal-bearing discretionary action.

D James Bidzos sells 3,300 shares at $293.40–$302.40 for $981,646.05 under 10b5-1 plan at VRSN

D James Bidzos, Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO of Verisign, executed 7 separate sales totaling 3,300 shares for $981,646.05 on 2026-06-02 under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan. This scheduled transaction reduced his holdings by 0.7% to 439,339 shares. His prior trades at VRSN across 5 historical sells on 2026-01-15 showed 30-day declines ranging from -12.8% to -11.2%, followed by positive 90-day returns of +9.6% to +11.7%, indicating a pattern of near-term softness followed by recovery. Verisign's fundamentals show revenue of $428,900,000.00 with net income of $214,500,000.00 in the latest quarter, and a P/E of 32.15; the stock is trading at $297.08, down 4.9% from its 52-week high of $312.48 but up 8.4% over 30 days and 24.5% over 90 days. Since this sale is part of a 10b5-1 plan, timing is predetermined rather than discretionary.

EVP Technology & Chief Security Officer Danny McPherson sells 5,000 shares of VRSN amid near-term pullback from highs.

Danny McPherson, an EVP with direct responsibility for technology and security operations, sold a meaningful 5,000-share tranche representing over 12% of his holdings. The sale occurred as the stock trades notably below its recent highs, suggesting tactical selling rather than panic. VeriSign demonstrates solid financial health—the company is profitable with growing revenue and the latest quarter showed strong earnings—though the stock commands a premium valuation. The timing and size of this sale warrant attention: McPherson's security expertise makes him acutely aware of operational and competitive risks, and a reduction of this magnitude by someone in his position could signal either portfolio rebalancing or subtle operational caution. Given the company's fundamentals remain healthy and the stock's recent recovery suggests continued investor confidence, this appears opportunistic rather than distressed, but the trade's significance merits monitoring for any follow-on patterns.

Director Armstrong Courtney D bought 15 VRSN shares at $250.17; holdings now 5,203 shares (5.2K).

Director Armstrong Courtney D purchased 15 shares of VERISIGN INC/CA at $250.17 on 2025-11-25, a small absolute addition to an existing position of 5,203 shares post-transaction. The transaction occurred when the stock was trading at $250.17, now $1.53 below the current price of $251.70 and 17.7% below its 52-week high of $305.98. The insider's prior buy at this same ticker on 2025-05-28 showed a 30-day return of +7.1% and 90-day return of +0.5%. Across all of the insider's open-market activity (cross-ticker), prior buys averaged a 90-day win rate of 100.00%, though this is based on only 3 prior buy transactions overall. The company trades at a P/E of 27.12 with annual revenue growth of +6.4% and a net income margin of approximately 50.8% (based on the latest quarterly net income of $212.8M against quarterly revenue of $419.1M). The modest transaction size relative to holdings and the lack of recent measurable outcomes from two other recent purchases at this ticker limit the evidential weight of this filing as a directional signal.

Director Armstrong purchases 22 shares of VRSN for $4,911.51 at blended $222.94; stock now $235.42, up 5.6% from transaction date.

Armstrong Courtney D acquired 22 shares through 2 separate purchases totaling $4,911.51 on 2026-02-27. The blended average transaction price of $222.94 compares favorably to the current price of $235.42, representing an unrealized gain of approximately 5.6% from the purchase. Armstrong's holdings increased from 860 to 882 shares (+2.6%), a modest addition to an existing position. His prior buy at VRSN on 2025-11-25 resulted in a 90-day return of -15.5%, while an earlier buy on 2025-05-28 posted a 90-day return of +0.5%, showing mixed outcomes at this ticker. The company reports strong fundamentals with net income of $212.8M on revenue of $419.1M and annual revenue growth of +6.4%, though the stock is currently -23.1% from its 52-week high of $305.98 and down -5.8% over the past 90 days.