VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Currency in USD
272.44
+3.78(+1.41%)
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272.440.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
269.73273.78
52 wk Range
208.86310.60
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
268.66
Open
271.09
Day's Range
269.73-273.78
52 wk Range
208.86-310.6
Volume
589.52K
Average Volume (3m)
884.41K
1-Year Change
-4.1008%
Book Value / Share
-24.14
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Price Target
304.50
Upside
+11.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
3 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

VeriSign Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 304.50
(+11.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold278.00+2.04%273.00Maintain24-04-2026
Baird
Buy355.00+30.30%305.00Maintain24-04-2026
Citi
Buy320.00+17.46%295.00Maintain24-04-2026
Citi
Buy295.00+8.28%280.00Maintain02-04-2026
Citi
Buy280.00+2.77%337.00Maintain09-02-2026

VeriSign Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • VeriSign Q1 2026 EPS of $2.34 beat forecast of $2.31; revenue of $429M exceeded projected $425.16M, driving 0.8% stock gain in aftermarket trading.
  • Revenue rose 6.6% YoY to $429M; net income increased to $215M from $199M; operating income climbed 8.3% to $294M with 88% gross margin.
  • Domain name base reached record 176.1M names; CEO cited AI tailwinds and marketing programs as key growth drivers for registrar services.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance projects revenue of $1.730B-$1.745B (6.2%-6.5% growth); operating income expected at $1.170B-$1.185B; capex $55M-$65M.
  • Stock trades near 52-week high of $310.60 but deemed overvalued per InvestingPro analysis; analyst price targets range from $250 to $305.
Last Updated: 24-04-2026, 02:40 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
23-04-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.34 / 2.31
Revenue / Forecast
429M / 425.16M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.05%
Dividend Yield
1.19%
Industry Median 1.05%
Annualised payout
3.24
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

VRSN Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
29.5x47.8x12.9x
PEG Ratio
2.78−0.370.01
Price/Book
−11.2x2.3x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
14.7x2.9x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.7%40.8%23.2%
Fair Value Upside
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VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company provides root zone maintainer services, operating two of thirteen internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which supports global e-commerce. It operates directory for .name and .cc; and back-end systems for .edu, domain names. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Employees
927

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
39.53M43.39%10.77B
Other Institutional Investors
52.49M56.61%14.30B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
92.02M100.00%25.07B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.46%1,13,52,31230,92,824
BlackRock, Inc.10.48%95,52,69126,02,535

FAQ

What Is the VeriSign (VRSN) Share Price Today?

The VeriSign share price today is 272.44.

What is the current VeriSign (VRSN) share price and day range?

As of 03-05-2026, the VeriSign share price is 272.44, with a previous close of 268.66. The share price has ranged from 269.73 to 273.78 today, while the 52-week range spans from 208.86 to 310.60.

What Is the VeriSign Market Cap?

As of today, VeriSign market cap is 24.82B.

Does VeriSign Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The VeriSign dividend yield is 1.19%.

What Is the VeriSign (VRSN) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for VeriSign is 304.50, with a high estimate of 355 and a low estimate of 265. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +11.77% Upside potential.

What Is VeriSign's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The VeriSign EPS (TTM) is 9.05.

When Is the Next VeriSign Earnings Date?

VeriSign will release its next earnings report on 23-07-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is VRSN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does VeriSign Trade On?

VeriSign is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for VeriSign?

The stock symbol for VeriSign is "VRSN."

How Many Times Has VeriSign Stock Split?

VeriSign has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does VeriSign Have?

VeriSign has 927 employees.

What Is the VRSN Premarket Price?

VRSN's last pre-market stock price is 267.64. The pre-market share volume is 30.00, and the stock has changed by -1.02, or -0.38%.
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