VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Currency in USD
290.02
+3.44(+1.20%)
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290.020.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
280.35294.12
52 wk Range
208.86312.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
286.58
Open
283.66
Day's Range
280.35-294.12
52 wk Range
208.86-312.48
Volume
1.11M
Average Volume (3m)
840.74K
1-Year Change
9.2889%
Book Value / Share
-24.74
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Price Target
318.00
Upside
+9.65%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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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

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 318.00
(+9.65% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wedbush
Buy324.00+11.72%318.00Maintain24/07/2026
JPMorgan
Hold316.00+8.96%308.00Maintain24/07/2026
Wedbush
Buy318.00+9.65%-New Coverage15/07/2026
JPMorgan
Hold308.00+6.20%285.00Maintain18/06/2026
JPMorgan
Hold278.00-4.14%273.00Maintain24/04/2026

VeriSign Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • VeriSign Q2 2026 revenue rose 6% YoY to $434.6M, beating estimates, but EPS of $2.38 missed consensus of $2.45 by 2.9%
  • Company raised FY 2026 revenue guidance to $1.745B-$1.755B and expects domain name base growth of 5.2%-6.0%, up from prior outlook
  • Record 12.7M new domain registrations (+21% YoY) drove .com/.net base to 179.1M names; renewal rate dipped 30bps to 75.2%
  • Board increased share repurchase authorization by $884M; company returned over 100% of free cash flow to shareholders in past 12 months
  • .web domain delegated to DNS root zone, targeting late 2026 or early 2027 launch after 90-day security testing and 30-day trademark period
Last Updated: 24/07/2026, 07:24 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
23/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.38 / 2.45
Revenue / Forecast
434.6M / 433.83M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.21%
Dividend Yield
1.12%
Industry Median 0.85%
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
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.8x58.8x12.2x
PEG Ratio
3.11−0.320.01
Price/Book
−11.6x2.4x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
15.3x3.0x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.7%−2.1%38.5%
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
39.25M43.47%11.38B
Other Institutional Investors
50.91M56.38%14.77B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
137.33K0.15%39.83M
Total
90.3M100.00%26.19B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10.33%9,324,3362,704,244
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.9.96%8,989,8802,607,245

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FAQ

What Is the VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Price Today?

The VeriSign stock price today is 290.02 USD.

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."

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

The VeriSign dividend yield is 1.12%.

What Is the VeriSign Market Cap?

As of today, VeriSign market cap is 25.88B USD.

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

The VeriSign EPS (TTM) is 9.21.

When Is the Next VeriSign Earnings Date?

VeriSign will release its next earnings report on 22/10/2026.

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.

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 current trading status of VeriSign (VRSN)?

As of 01/08/2026, VeriSign (VRSN) is trading at a price of 290.02 USD, with a previous close of 286.58 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 280.35 USD to 294.12 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 208.86 USD to 312.48 USD.

What Is VeriSign (VRSN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for VeriSign is 318.00 USD, with a high estimate of 355 USD and a low estimate of 270 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9.65% Upside potential.

What Is the VRSN Premarket Price?

VRSN's last pre-market stock price is 286.40 USD. The pre-market share volume is 8,830.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.18, or -0.06%.
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