John Calys Sells Shares of VeriSign, Inc.

On June 15, 2026, John Calys, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of VeriSign, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VRSN), sold 290 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $272.96, resulting in a total transaction value of $79,158.40. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at VeriSign, Inc.

In addition to John Calys's sale, other executives at VeriSign also made transactions in June. On the same day, Danny McPherson, the EVP of Technology & CSO, sold 82 shares at the same price. Earlier in the month, CEO James Bidzos executed planned sales, disposing of 3,300 shares at $284.30 on June 9 and another 3,300 shares at $297.47 on June 2. Thomas Indelicarto, EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, also sold 500 shares on both June 9 and June 2, at prices of $283.54 and $293.45, respectively.

Other Institutional Activity in VeriSign, Inc.

Several major institutional investors have adjusted their positions in VeriSign. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 237,095 shares, holding about 9.32 million shares valued at approximately $2.32 billion. Berkshire Hathaway maintained its position with roughly 8.99 million shares valued at $2.23 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both reported holding over 5.2 million shares, valued at $1.33 billion and $1.30 billion, respectively. Meanwhile, State Street Corp decreased its holdings by 187,421 shares, ending with about 4.08 million shares worth $1.01 billion.

VeriSign, Inc. Stock Snapshot

Shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VRSN) are trading near $272.96. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $24.8 billion, with a P/E ratio of 30.1 and a forward P/E of 25.5. Its beta of 0.688 suggests lower volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock's price has ranged from a low of $208.86 to a high of $312.48. The 50-day moving average is $283.10, and the 200-day moving average is $258.78.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent financial report, VeriSign posted revenue of $1.68 billion, showing a growth rate of 6.6%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at $9.06, with a net margin of 49.96%. The return on equity was not specified. VeriSign is scheduled to announce its next earnings on July 23, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 24, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating for VeriSign, setting a price target of $320. Baird also kept a buy rating with an even higher target of $355 on the same date. JP Morgan has a hold rating with a target of $278. The consensus recommendation among analysts is a buy, with an average target price of $306.25.

About VeriSign, Inc.

VeriSign, Inc. is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia. It provides internet infrastructure services, including domain name registry services that facilitate internet navigation for recognized domain names. The company operates critical internet root servers and offers registration services for .com and .net domains, supporting global e-commerce. VeriSign was founded in 1995 and is led by CEO D. James Bidzos. With a workforce of 926 employees, the company plays a key role in maintaining the stability and security of internet operations.

Bottom Line

John Calys's recent sale of VeriSign shares is part of ongoing insider activity within the company. Investors often monitor such transactions for insights into executive sentiment. VeriSign continues to show strong financial metrics, and its stock is supported by positive analyst ratings. However, it's important to remember that insider transactions are just one piece of the puzzle when evaluating a company's prospects.