NASDAQ:VRSN VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast, Price & News $225.99 +2.14 (+0.96%) (As of 05/26/2023 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$224.31▼$228.2650-Day Range$197.16▼$228.5452-Week Range$155.25▼$229.72Volume450,300 shsAverage Volume523,863 shsMarket Capitalization$23.57 billionP/E Ratio34.66Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$258.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability VeriSign MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.4% Upside$258.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.83% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.96Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$8.80 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.98%From $6.92 to $7.68 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.48 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector164th out of 618 stocksCustom Computer Programming Services Industry10th out of 27 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVeriSign has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $258.50, VeriSign has a forecasted upside of 14.4% from its current price of $225.99.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeriSign has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.83% of the float of VeriSign has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeriSign has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VeriSign has recently increased by 1.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. 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 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeriSign has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for VeriSign this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for VRSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows6 people have added VeriSign to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 $8,799,705.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.94% of the stock of VeriSign is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.21% of the stock of VeriSign is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for VeriSign are expected to grow by 10.98% in the coming year, from $6.92 to $7.68 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 34.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 34.66, 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 298.88. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) StockVeriSign, Inc. provides domain name registry services and Internet infrastructure, which enables Internet navigation for many of the world's most recognized domain names. It enables the security, stability, and resiliency of key Internet infrastructure and services, including providing root zone maintainer services. The company was founded by D. James Bidzos in 1995, and is headquartered in Reston, VA.Read More 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 VRSN Stock News HeadlinesMay 11, 2023 | marketbeat.comZScaler's Pre-Announcement Gets Cybersecurity Rally Started (VRSN)ZScaler's pre-announcement of Q3 results and full-year revenue kicked off a cybersecurity rally. Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Verisign are among gainers.May 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Raised to Buy at StockNews.comMay 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... 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Learn more here >>>May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) CEO Sells $1,123,350.00 in StockMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBillionaire Jim Simons’ 2023 Portfolio: Top 15 Stock PicksMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comDanny R. Mcpherson Sells 125 Shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) StockMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign (VRSN) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why VeriSign (VRSN) is a Great ChoiceMay 15, 2023 | nasdaq.comNotable ETF Inflow Detected - RYT, VRSN, CRM, FTNTMay 15, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVeriSign: Assessing The Paradox Between Maturing Fundamentals And A Lofty Valuation PremiumMay 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) CEO Sells 4,200 Shares of StockMay 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThomas C. Indelicarto Sells 614 Shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) StockMay 11, 2023 | benzinga.comEVP of VeriSign Makes $134K SaleMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock outperforms market on strong trading dayMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock rises Monday, outperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the dayMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Director Sells $224,280.00 in StockMay 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) EVP Sells 614 Shares of StockMay 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisign Statement Regarding ICANN’s Decision on .WebApril 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Short Interest Down 18.0% in AprilSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 VRSN Company Calendar Last Earnings4/27/2023Today5/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Custom computer programming services Sub-IndustryInternet Software & Services SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRSN CUSIP92343E10 CIK1014473 Webwww.verisign.com Phone(703) 948-3200Fax703-421-4873Employees902Year Founded1995Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$258.50 High Stock Price Forecast$265.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$252.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+14.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.52 Trailing P/E Ratio34.66 Forward P/E Ratio32.66 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$673.80 million Net Margins48.20% Pretax Margin62.93% Return on Equity-45.19% Return on Assets39.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.92 Quick Ratio0.92 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.44 billion Price / Sales16.34 Cash Flow$6.80 per share Price / Cash Flow33.24 Book Value($14.73) per share Price / Book-15.34Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares104,300,000Free Float103,320,000Market Cap$23.57 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.01 Social Links Key ExecutivesD. James BidzosExecutive Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerTodd B. StrubbePresident & Chief Operating OfficerGeorge E. KilgussCFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Executive VPBurt KaliskiChief Technology Officer & Senior Vice PresidentChristine LentzSenior VP-Compliance & Corporate ServicesKey CompetitorsWiproNYSE:WITZscalerNASDAQ:ZSEPAM SystemsNYSE:EPAMCognizant Technology SolutionsNASDAQ:CTSHAmdocsNASDAQ:DOXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCBought 16,826 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.016%Toroso Investments LLCBought 449 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.006%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 65,986 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.411%D James BidzosSold 2,000 sharesTotal: $450,100.00 ($225.05/share)JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 128,174 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.242%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VRSN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell VeriSign stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSN shares. View VRSN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is VeriSign's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for VeriSign's shares. Their VRSN share price forecasts range from $252.00 to $265.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $258.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.4% 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 2023? VeriSign's stock was trading at $205.44 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, VRSN shares have increased by 10.0% and is now trading at $225.99. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is VeriSign's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023. View our VRSN earnings forecast. How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter? VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The information services provider reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.64 by $0.06. The information services provider had revenue of $364.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $367.32 million. VeriSign had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 45.19% and a net margin of 48.20%. VeriSign's revenue for the quarter was up 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.43 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 ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK), SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB), Invesco Dynamic Market ETF (PWC), UPHOLDINGS Compound Kings ETF (KNGS), First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN) 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 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, April, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.49 billion-$1.50 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.51 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). What is VeriSign's stock symbol? VeriSign trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSN." Who are VeriSign's major shareholders? VeriSign's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.79%), Ninety One UK Ltd (5.27%), State Street Corp (3.54%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.06%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (3.02%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.37%). 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 and Todd B Strubbe. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is VeriSign's stock price today? One share of VRSN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $225.99. How much money does VeriSign make? VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) has a market capitalization of $23.57 billion and generates $1.44 billion in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $673.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.52 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does VeriSign have? The company employs 902 workers across the globe. Does VeriSign have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of VeriSign: 1 Global Place, 3united AG, CallVision, Geotrust Europe, H.O. Systems, Illuminet Holdings, Jamba, Kollective Technology, Moreover, Moreover Technologies, Network solution, Signio, SiteRock K.K., Thawte Consulting, UNC-Embratel, Unimobile Inc, inCode Wireless, and m-Qube.Read More How can I contact VeriSign? VeriSign's mailing address is 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston VA, 20190. The official website for the company is www.verisign.com. The information services provider can be reached via phone at (703) 948-3200, via email at ir@verisign.com, or via fax at 703-421-4873. This page (NASDAQ:VRSN) was last updated on 5/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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