VRS Stock Chart & Stats
€248.10
€5.75(2.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€248.10
€5.75(2.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€177.75 - €269.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)38.00
Market Cap
€23.77B
Enterprise Value€24.22K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€2.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.8
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
2.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.23
Shares Outstanding90,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume9
30 Day Avg. Volume38
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.69
Price to Book (P/B)-10.42
Price to Sales (P/S)13.55
P/FCF Ratio21.01
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€286.56Price Target Upside15.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)8.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Domain Base GrowthExpansion of the installed domain base supports recurring registration and renewal revenue over multiple periods. Record new registrations and higher guidance indicate continued demand, while VeriSign’s registry position allows growth to compound across a large existing customer base.
Profitability And Cash GenerationStrong earnings-to-cash conversion gives VeriSign substantial internal funding capacity and resilience. High recurring cash generation can support infrastructure investment, debt service, dividends, and repurchases without relying heavily on accounting gains or external financing.
Critical Infrastructure ReliabilityA multi-decade record of uninterrupted resolution reinforces VeriSign’s role as dependable internet infrastructure. This operational reliability is a durable competitive advantage that supports customer trust, protects its registry relationships, and raises the barriers to competing with its core services.
Bears Say
Weak Capital StructureNegative equity and sizable debt reduce financial flexibility even though the business is highly profitable. Moderate cash-flow coverage leaves less cushion for adverse operating conditions, refinancing needs, or investment requirements, making the balance sheet a persistent constraint on resilience.
Renewal Rate PressureRenewals are important to the recurring economics of the domain registry because they monetize the installed base. A lower aggregate rate, combined with a greater share of first-time renewals, could pressure revenue quality and growth if the mix effect persists over coming quarters.
Rising Operating CostsFaster operating-expense growth can erode the exceptional margins that underpin VeriSign’s earnings profile. Persistent infrastructure and capacity costs would limit operating leverage, potentially requiring higher spending simply to maintain service quality as demand and registrations expand.
Verisign News
VRS FAQ
What was Verisign’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verisign lowest stock price was €177.75 and its highest was €269.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Verisign’s market cap?
Verisign’s market cap is €23.77B.
When is Verisign’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verisign’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Verisign’s earnings last quarter?
Verisign released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported €2.089 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €2.124 by -€0.035.
Is Verisign overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verisign’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Verisign pay dividends?
Verisign pays a Quarterly dividend of €0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.08%. See more information on Verisign dividends here
What is Verisign’s EPS estimate?
Verisign’s EPS estimate is 2.16.
How many shares outstanding does Verisign have?
Verisign has 90,300,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verisign’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verisign reported an EPS of €2.089 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €2.124. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.138%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verisign?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:VRS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Verisign Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€286.56 (15.50% Upside)
€286.56 (15.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:VRS Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €11.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
28.06%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Verisign
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.
VRS Company Deck
VRS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple record operational and financial metrics — record quarterly new registrations, strong domain base growth, revenue up 6% YoY, EPS up 7.7% YoY, and materially higher free cash flow with aggressive shareholder returns. Management also announced the delegation of .web and signaled near-term product rollouts leveraging VeriSign's infrastructure. Noted headwinds include a small decline in renewal rate, rising operating and infrastructure costs, and near-term liquidity impacts from debt activity; however, these appear manageable relative to the significant positive trends and strengthened guidance. Overall the positives (robust topline and cash generation, product progress, shareholder returns, and raised domain growth guidance) outweigh the manageable negatives.View all DE:VRS earnings summariesVRS Revenue Breakdown
65.98% U.S
16.87% EMEA
11.14% APAC
6.01% Other
VRS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€286.56
▲(15.50% Upside)