VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

Currency in USD
260.08
-16.87(-6.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
253.51276.95
52 wk Range
208.86310.60
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
276.95
Open
276.53
Day's Range
253.51-276.95
52 wk Range
208.86-310.6
Volume
287.16K
Average Volume (3m)
866.04K
1-Year Change
7.348%
Book Value / Share
-23.24
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Fair Price
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Price Target
280.75
Upside
+7.95%
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
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

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

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: 23/04/2026, 22:10
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Metrics to compare
VRSN
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.6x45.7x13.0x
PEG Ratio
3.02−0.400.01
Price/Book
−11.7x2.1x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
15.2x2.7x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.4%45.4%22.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 280.75
(+7.95% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold278.00+6.53%273.00Maintain24/04/2026
Baird
Buy355.00+36.04%305.00Maintain24/04/2026
Citi
Buy320.00+22.63%295.00Maintain24/04/2026
Citi
Buy295.00+13.05%280.00Maintain02/04/2026
Citi
Buy280.00+7.30%337.00Maintain09/02/2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.81%
Dividend Yield
1.20%
Industry Median 0.67%
Annualised payout
3.24
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

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

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FAQ

What Is the VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) Share Price Today?

The VeriSign stock price today is 260.08 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does VeriSign (VRSN) Trade On?

VeriSign is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for VeriSign?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for VeriSign is "VRSN."

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

Yes, VRSN Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current VeriSign dividend yield is 1.17%.

What Is the Current VeriSign Market Capitalisation?

As of today, VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) market cap is 23.60B USD.

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

The VeriSign EPS is currently 8.81 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next VeriSign Earnings Date?

VeriSign's next earnings report will be released on 23/07/2026.

Is VRSN a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's VeriSign moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for VRSN stock is Neutral.

How Many Times Has VeriSign Stock Split?

VeriSign has split 2 times. (See the VRSN stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does VeriSign Have?

VeriSign has 927 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN)?

As of 24/04/2026, VeriSign (VRSN) is trading at a share price of 260.08 USD, with a previous close of 276.95 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 253.51 USD to 276.95 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 208.86 USD to 310.60 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for VeriSign is 280.75 USD, with a high estimate of 305 USD and a low estimate of 250 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +7.95% Upside potential.

What Is the VRSN Premarket Price?

VRSN's last pre-market stock price is 276.89 USD. The pre-market share volume is 870.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.06, or -0.02%.

What Is the VRSN After Hours Price?

VRSN's last after hours stock price is 276.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.94, or -0.34%.

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