VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Shares Outstanding: 0.09
Is VeriSign, Inc.’s shares outstanding high or low?
VeriSign, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.09 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.10, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.09–0.12).
The shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is 0.09. It is below its 12-month average by 2.99% (0.10).
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VRSN Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.09
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.10
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.10
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.10
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.11
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.12
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.15
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.01%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.84%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.70%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-37.23%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
92.40M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$288.09
Market Cap
$26.2B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.40M | -5.81% |
| 2024 | 98.10M | -5.13% |
| 2023 | 103.40M | -4.17% |
| 2022 | 107.90M | -3.67% |
| 2021 | 112.02M | -2.64% |
| 2020 | 115.06M | -2.92% |
| 2019 | 118.51M | -3.36% |
| 2018 | 122.63M | +22.23% |
| 2017 | 100.33M | -6.24% |
| 2016 | 107.00M | -6.27% |
| 2015 | 114.16M | -9.91% |
| 2014 | 126.71M | -12.37% |
| 2013 | 144.59M | -7.88% |
| 2012 | 156.95M | -5.11% |
| 2011 | 165.41M | -6.83% |
| 2010 | 177.53M | -7.45% |
| 2009 | 191.82M | -2.73% |
| 2008 | 197.20M | -17.04% |
| 2007 | 237.71M | -2.75% |
| 2006 | 244.42M | -5.03% |
| 2005 | 257.37M | +2.73% |
| 2004 | 250.52M | +15.68% |
| 2003 | 216.57M | -8.45% |
| 2002 | 236.55M | +16.25% |
| 2001 | 203.48M | +27.84% |
| 2000 | 159.17M | +58.33% |
| 1999 | 100.53M | +20.41% |
| 1998 | 83.49M | +0.63% |
| 1997 | 82.97M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
VeriSign, Inc. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
VeriSign, Inc. Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.09.
- Is VeriSign, Inc.'s shares outstanding high or low?
- VeriSign, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.09 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.10, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.09–0.12).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.10.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.10.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.10.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.11.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.12.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for VRSN stock is 0.15.
VeriSign, Inc. Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.09 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.13 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.16 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.18 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.26 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.22 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.16 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.08 |
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About VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc., along with its affiliates, provides fundamental internet infrastructure and domain name registration services, which enable global web navigation across numerous recognized online addresses. The company plays a crucial role in upholding the security, stability, and resilience of internet systems and services. This includes its function as the root zone maintainer, operating two of the thirteen internet root servers globally, and delivering essential registration and authoritative lookup services for the widely used .com and .net domains, which are vital for worldwide online commerce. Beyond these, VeriSign also manages the underlying technical systems for several other top-level domains, such as .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name. Its operational scope further encompasses distributed server management, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and ensuring data integrity. Established in 1995, VeriSign, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- D. James Bidzos