Warren Buffett's VRSN Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 8.99 M shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) worth $2.18 B, representing 0.80% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 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 1.3 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 4.3 M 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | -4.3 M | Reduce 32.36% | 8.99 M | $279.57 |
| Q1 2025 | +18,423 | Add 0.14% | 13.29 M | $253.87 |
| Q4 2024 | +455,844 | Add 3.56% | 13.27 M | $206.96 |
| Q1 2020 | -137,132 | Reduce 1.06% | 12.82 M | $180.09 |
| Q2 2016 | -32,255 | Reduce 0.25% | 12.95 M | $86.46 |
| Q2 2014 | +1.3 M | Add 11.12% | 12.98 M | $48.81 |
| Q1 2014 | +724,134 | Add 6.61% | 11.69 M | $53.91 |
| Q3 2013 | +64,100 | Add 0.59% | 10.96 M | $50.89 |
| Q2 2013 | +10.9 M | Add 0.00% | 10.9 M | $44.66 |
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 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was in Q2 2013, adding 10,897,420 shares worth $486.68 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 8,989,880 shares of VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), valued at approximately $2.18 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) represents approximately 0.80% of Warren Buffett's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) was 13,289,880 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2025.