VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Shareholders & Insider Trades
VeriSign shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of VeriSign stock is Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 9.0 million shares (9.96% of the company), worth about $2.59 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 49.0%.
In Q2 2026, 920 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $22.20 billion.
Insiders reported 79 transactions in the last two years: 53 sales worth $1.26 billion and 4 purchases. The newest one on file is from April 28, 2026 (Mcpherson Danny R, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 28, 2026.
VeriSign, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest VeriSign shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 9.0 million | 9.96% | $2.6B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 6.5 million | 7.16% | $1.9B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 5.3 million | 5.92% | $1.5B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.1 million | 5.62% | $1.5B |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 4.9 million | 5.48% | $1.4B |
| State Street Corporation | 4.2 million | 4.60% | $1.2B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 2.5 million | 2.74% | $713.0M |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 2.4 million | 2.71% | $706.0M |
| Eaton Vance Management | 2.3 million | 2.51% | $654.0M |
| Ninety One UK Ltd. | 2.1 million | 2.30% | $598.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
VeriSign institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 920 | – | $22.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 883 | 86.1 million | $21.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 885 | 88.2 million | $21.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 894 | 88.4 million | $24.7B |
| Q2 2025 | 884 | 87.2 million | $25.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 790 | 87.8 million | $22.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 738 | 89.5 million | $18.5B |
| Q3 2024 | 717 | 91.1 million | $17.3B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
VeriSign insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson Danny R | Apr 28, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 271.02 per share. | $1.4M |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Apr 14, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 270.06 per share. | $134,490 |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Apr 7, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 274.00 per share. | $136,452 |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Mar 25, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 250.00 per share. | $124,500 |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Mar 10, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 240.62 per share. | $79,886 |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Mar 3, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 225.34 - 235.00 per share. | $115,426 |
| Armstrong Courtney D. | Feb 27, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 219.44 - 223.54 per share. | $4,912 |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Feb 10, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 219.24 per share. | $36,394 |
| Calys John D | Feb 5, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Indelicarto Thomas C | Feb 5, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mcpherson Danny R | Feb 5, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bidzos Demetrios James | Feb 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 79 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most VeriSign stock?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 9.96% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (7.16%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (5.92%).
How many institutions own VeriSign stock?
920 institutional holdings reports listed VeriSign shares in Q2 2026 worth $22.20 billion.
Are VeriSign insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 53 sales and 4 purchases (79 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 28, 2026.
