VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Currency in USD
304.59
-2.66(-0.87%)
Closed·
295.98-8.61(-2.83%)
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Earnings results expected today
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Fair Value
Day's Range
296.95311.61
52 wk Range
208.86312.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
307.25
Open
308
Day's Range
296.95-311.61
52 wk Range
208.86-312.48
Volume
1.29M
Average Volume (3m)
827.25K
1-Year Change
20.8978%
Book Value / Share
-24.74
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Price Target
326.40
Upside
+7.16%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
2 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
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 326.40
(+7.16% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wedbush
Buy351.00+15.24%341.00Maintain19-10-2026
Wedbush
Buy324.00+6.37%318.00Maintain24-07-2026
JPMorgan
Hold316.00+3.75%308.00Maintain24-07-2026
Wedbush
Buy318.00+4.40%-New Coverage15-07-2026
JPMorgan
Hold308.00+1.12%285.00Maintain18-06-2026

VeriSign Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Verisign Q3 revenue rose 5.7% to $443M, beating estimates, but EPS of $2.35 missed forecasts by $0.11 due to higher expenses and $7.5M asset loss.
  • Combined .com and .net domain base hit record 182.5M names, up 6.1% YoY; new registrations reached record 13.1M, up 24% from prior year.
  • Company raised FY2026 domain growth guidance to 6.5%-7.0% and expects revenue of $1.755B-$1.760B; $0.71 .com price increase effective Nov. 1, 2026.
  • Operating and free cash flow declined 13% YoY to $268M and $261M respectively; renewal rate fell 110 bps to 74.3%, signaling potential headwinds.
  • Shares dropped 3.15% after-hours to $295 on profit miss; new security service Verisign Informed expected to launch in first half of 2027.
Last Updated: 23-10-2026, 02:50 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
22-10-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.35 / 2.46
Revenue / Forecast
443M / 440.59M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.24
Dividend Yield
1.05%
Industry Median 1.02%
Annualised payout
3.24
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

VRSN Income Statement

Compare VRSN to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
32.2x57.2x11.7x
PEG Ratio
3.24−0.460.01
Price/Book
−12.1x2.4x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
16.0x3.2x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.0%0.0%39.8%
Fair Value Upside
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VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that enable internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company provides root zone maintainer services operating two of thirteen internet root servers; and registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which support global e-commerce. It also 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
40.00M44.30%12.29B
Other Institutional Investors
50.70M55.70%15.58B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
90.71M100.00%27.87B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.9.96%89,89,88027,62,141
BlackRock, Inc.9.32%84,12,12425,84,625

FAQ

What Is the VeriSign (VRSN) Share Price Today?

The VeriSign share price today is 304.59.

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

As of 22-10-2026, the VeriSign share price is 304.59, with a previous close of 307.25. The share price has ranged from 296.95 to 311.61 today, while the 52-week range spans from 208.86 to 312.48.

What Is the VeriSign Market Cap?

As of today, VeriSign market cap is 27.45B.

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

The VeriSign dividend yield is 1.1%%.

What Is the VeriSign (VRSN) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for VeriSign is 326.40, with a high estimate of 355 and a low estimate of 285. 3 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +7.16% Upside potential.

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

The VeriSign EPS (TTM) is 9.24.

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 307.75. The pre-market share volume is 180.00, and the stock has changed by 0.50, or 0.16%.

What Is the VRSN After Hours Price?

VRSN's last after hours stock price is 295.98, the stock has changed by -8.61, or -2.83%.
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