Warren Buffett's VRSN Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 9.0M shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) worth $2.51 B, representing 0.94% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Warren Buffett has maintained a long-term strategic position in VRSN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2014, adding 1.3M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 4.3M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Warren Buffett's VeriSign (VRSN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly VeriSign (VRSN) Trades by Warren Buffett
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +10.9 M | Add 0.00% | 10.9 M | $44.66 |
| Q3 2013 | +64,100 | Add 0.59% | 10.96 M | $50.89 |
| Q1 2014 | +724,134 | Add 6.61% | 11.69 M | $53.91 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.3 M | Add 11.12% | 12.98 M | $48.81 |
| Q2 2016 | -32,255 | Reduce 0.25% | 12.95 M | $86.46 |
| Q1 2020 | -137,132 | Reduce 1.06% | 12.82 M | $180.09 |
| Q4 2024 | +455,844 | Add 3.56% | 13.27 M | $206.96 |
| Q1 2025 | +18,423 | Add 0.14% | 13.29 M | $253.87 |
| Q3 2025 | -4.3 M | Reduce 32.36% | 8.99 M | $279.57 |
Warren Buffett's VeriSign Investment FAQs
Warren Buffett first purchased VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 10,897,420 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett has held VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was in Q2 2013, adding 10,897,420 shares worth $486.68 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 8,989,880 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), valued at approximately $2.51 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) represents approximately 0.94% of Warren Buffett's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was 13,289,880 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.