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VRSN Stock Chart & Stats
$293.75
$2.13(1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$293.75
$2.13(1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$208.86 - $312.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume280.25K
Average Volume (3M)874.28K
Market Cap
$26.94B
Enterprise Value$26.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$476.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.3
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2027EPS Estimate
2.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.31
Shares Outstanding89,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume841,159
30 Day Avg. Volume874,276
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue15.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$348.00Price Target Upside18.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)9.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Critical Registry InfrastructureVeriSign operates infrastructure that is deeply embedded in the global DNS and supports a very large installed domain base. Its long record of uninterrupted availability reinforces customer trust, operational credibility, and a durable competitive position in a mission-critical service.
Strong Profitability And Cash GenerationHigh operating and free-cash-flow generation gives VeriSign substantial internal funding capacity for debt service, investment, dividends, and repurchases. Strong cash conversion also supports the quality of reported earnings and provides resilience across the next several quarters.
Domain Growth And New ServicesThe established registry business is still expanding, while .web and VeriSign Informed provide additional avenues for future growth. These initiatives extend VeriSign’s domain and security capabilities and could broaden revenue sources beyond the mature core registry base.
Bears Say
Negative Equity And LeverageThe negative-equity structure and sizable debt reduce financial flexibility despite strong earnings and cash generation. A smaller asset base can amplify the effect of operational or financial stress, limiting the company’s margin for error in capital allocation and downturn scenarios.
Renewal-rate PressureRenewals are central to the recurring registry model, so a lower mix-adjusted renewal rate can constrain domain-base growth and revenue visibility. Continued growth in first-time renewing names may keep renewal performance under pressure until those cohorts mature.
Profitability And Cash-flow SofteningVeriSign remains highly profitable, but lower margins than earlier periods and recent free-cash-flow contraction indicate that earnings quality is not improving uniformly. Persistent cost or cash-flow pressure could reduce the resources available for reinvestment and shareholder returns.
Verisign News
VRSN FAQ
What was Verisign’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verisign lowest stock price was $208.86 and its highest was $312.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Verisign’s market cap?
Verisign’s market cap is $26.94B.
When is Verisign’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verisign’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 109 days.
How were Verisign’s earnings last quarter?
Verisign released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2026. The company reported $2.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.465 by -$0.115.
Is Verisign overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verisign’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Verisign pay dividends?
Verisign pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.81 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.07%. See more information on Verisign dividends here
What is Verisign’s EPS estimate?
Verisign’s EPS estimate is 2.51.
How many shares outstanding does Verisign have?
Verisign has 89,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verisign’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verisign reported an EPS of $2.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.465. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.402%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verisign?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VRSN
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$348.00 (18.47% Upside)
$348.00 (18.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VRSN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 119.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $12.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 86%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-38.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.81%
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.
VRSN Company Deck
VRSN Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was broadly positive, supported by record new registrations, 6.1% year-over-year domain base growth, 5.7% revenue growth, increased domain growth guidance, strong core DNS reliability, and progress toward launching .web and VeriSign Informed. The main challenges were lower renewal rates caused by mix, higher operating expenses from a $7.5 million asset-related loss, lower year-over-year cash flow, sequentially lower net income and EPS, and expected seasonal and mix-related renewal pressure in the fourth quarter.View all VRSN earnings summariesVRSN Revenue Breakdown
65.98% U.S
16.87% EMEA
11.14% APAC
6.01% Other
VRSN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$348.00
▲(18.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.60% Insiders
20.18% Mutual Funds
4.59% Other Institutional Investors
43.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors