NASDAQ:VRSN VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Revolutionizing the Green Energy Space and Building Shareholder Value Along the Way (From Small Cap Sniper) (Ad) Free VRSN Stock Alerts $169.73 -1.36 (-0.79%) (As of 05/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$169.30▼$172.7950-Day Range$168.32▼$192.8352-Week Range$167.04▼$229.72Volume680,338 shsAverage Volume641,937 shsMarket Capitalization$16.91 billionP/E Ratio20.85Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$218.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get VeriSign alerts: Email Address VeriSign MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.4% Upside$218.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.76% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.84Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$2.76 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.44 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector331st out of 1,797 stocksCustom Computer Programming Services Industry16th out of 69 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVeriSign has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeriSign has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about VeriSign's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.76% of the float of VeriSign has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeriSign has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VeriSign has recently decreased by 4.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVeriSign does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVeriSign does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVeriSign has received a 24.98% net impact score from Upright. Verisign seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Knowledge infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Knowledge infrastructure" impact category is false driven by its "Virtual servers" and "Hosted domain name system services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for VeriSign is -0.52. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeriSign has a news sentiment score of 0.84. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for VeriSign this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for VRSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added VeriSign to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, VeriSign insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,759,633.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.84% of the stock of VeriSign is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.90% of the stock of VeriSign is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about VeriSign's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 20.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.23.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 20.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 248.32.Read more about VeriSign's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceElon’s New Device is About to Shock the WorldUsing this device you see above… Elon Musk just tested a new type of A.I. that according to Wired Magazine will usher in… “The next step in human evolution.” Click here to see the details because there’s a lot of money at stake. About VeriSign Stock (NASDAQ:VRSN)VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company enables the security, stability, and resiliency of internet infrastructure and services, including providing 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. VeriSign, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.Read More VRSN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VRSN Stock News HeadlinesMay 14 at 5:18 AM | insidertrades.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Director Sells $147,228.66 in StockMay 14 at 5:20 AM | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Director Yehuda Ari Buchalter Sells 866 SharesMay 14 at 4:06 AM | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Yehuda Buchalter Sells Shares of VeriSign Inc (VRSN)May 8, 2024 | msn.comThe 7 Best Growth Stocks to Buy in May 2024May 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What Analysts Are Forecasting For VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) After Its First-Quarter ResultsApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsApril 26, 2024 | gurufocus.comVeriSign (VRSN): Assessing the Potential for Value InvestmentApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Verisign (VRSN) and Intel (INTC)April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign Inc (VRSN) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Steady Growth Amidst Market ...April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 VeriSign, Inc Earnings CallApril 25, 2024 | washingtonpost.comVeriSign: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVerisign Inc. Profit Climbs In Q1, Beats estimatesApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign's (NASDAQ:VRSN) Q1 Earnings Results: Revenue In Line With ExpectationsApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVerisign's Q1 revenue rises on demand for internet servicesApril 25, 2024 | investorplace.comVRSN Stock Earnings: VeriSign Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 25, 2024 | nasdaq.comStocks Plunge Before the Open as Meta’s Revenue Forecast Disappoints, U.S. GDP Data and Earnings in FocusApril 24, 2024 | msn.comVeriSign Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 24, 2024 | 247wallst.com6 Warren Buffett Stocks That Will Be Moving This WeekApril 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings To Watch: VeriSign (VRSN) Reports Q1 Results TomorrowApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings are growing at VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) but shareholders still don't like its prospectsApril 18, 2024 | fool.ca3 Stocks Warren Buffett Owns That Should Be on Your List, TooApril 17, 2024 | msn.comBuy on the Dip: These 3 Stocks Just Hit 52-Week LowsApril 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign Inc EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Thomas Indelicarto Sells Company SharesSee More Headlines Receive VRSN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for VeriSign and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/25/2024Today5/14/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Custom computer programming services Sub-IndustryInternet Software & Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRSN CUSIP92343E10 CIK1014473 Webwww.verisign.com Phone(703) 948-3200Fax703-421-4873Employees907Year Founded1995Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$218.00 High Stock Price Target$236.00 Low Stock Price Target$200.00 Potential Upside/Downside+28.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.14 Trailing P/E Ratio20.85 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$817.60 million Net Margins55.04% Pretax Margin65.88% Return on Equity-47.21% Return on Assets44.58% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.81 Quick Ratio0.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.51 billion Price / Sales11.17 Cash Flow$7.42 per share Price / Cash Flow22.86 Book Value($15.48) per share Price / Book-10.96Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares99,600,000Free Float98,763,000Market Cap$16.91 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.89 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. D. James Bidzos (Age 69)Executive Chairman, CEO & President Comp: $2.25MMr. George E. Kilguss III (Age 63)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.06MMr. Thomas C. Indelicarto (Age 60)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.04MMr. Danny R. McPhersonExecutive VP of Engineering & Operations and Chief Security OfficerDr. Burt Kaliski Jr.Senior VP & CTOMr. David Atchley (Age 52)VP, Treasury & Investor Relations Ms. Christine LentzSenior Vice President of Corporate Services & ComplianceMr. Ebrahim KeshavarzSenior Vice President of Marketing, Product & Channel ManagementMs. Ellen PetrocciSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMr. Patrick S. Kane (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Naming & Registry Services Comp: $565.49kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEPAM SystemsNYSE:EPAMAspen TechnologyNASDAQ:AZPNAmdocsNASDAQ:DOXeBayNASDAQ:EBAYZscalerNASDAQ:ZSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsOssiamBought 192 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.052%American International Group Inc.Sold 340 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.024%MQS Management LLCSold 498 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.002%Meritage Group LPBought 314 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.002%EntryPoint Capital LLCBought 647 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VRSN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell VeriSign stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VRSN shares. View VRSN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is VeriSign's stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for VeriSign's stock. Their VRSN share price targets range from $200.00 to $236.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $218.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 28.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VRSN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VRSN shares performed in 2024? VeriSign's stock was trading at $205.96 at the start of the year. Since then, VRSN shares have decreased by 17.6% and is now trading at $169.73. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is VeriSign's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 25th 2024. View our VRSN earnings forecast. How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter? VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 25th. The information services provider reported $1.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.06. The information services provider earned $384.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $381.85 million. VeriSign had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 47.21% and a net margin of 55.04%. The company's revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.70 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. What ETFs hold VeriSign's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB), BTD Capital Fund (DIP), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Growth ETF (MGRO), First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV), Strategas Global Policy Opportunities ETF (SAGP) and SEI Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Quality Factor ETF (SEIQ). What guidance has VeriSign issued on next quarter's earnings? VeriSign issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.6 billion-$1.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.6 billion. What is D. James Bidzos' approval rating as VeriSign's CEO? 114 employees have rated VeriSign Chief Executive Officer D. James Bidzos on Glassdoor.com. D. James Bidzos has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of VeriSign own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other VeriSign investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC), Costco Wholesale (COST), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Boeing (BA). Who are VeriSign's major shareholders? VeriSign's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.36%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.32%), Cantillon Capital Management LLC (1.72%), TD Asset Management Inc (0.65%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.55%) and BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. (0.37%). Insiders that own company stock include D James Bidzos, Danny R Mcpherson, George E Kilguss III, Kathleen A Cote, Medpace Investors, Llc, Thomas C Indelicarto, Thomas F Frist III, Timothy Tomlinson, Todd B Strubbe, Todd B Strubbe and Yehuda Ari Buchalter. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of VeriSign? Shares of VRSN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does VeriSign have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of VeriSign: 1 Global Place, 3united AG, CallVision, Geotrust Europe, H.O. 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