VeriSign Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:VRSN) $218.73 +0.96 (+0.44%) (As of 12/4/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$216.75▼$219.6050-Day Range$192.63▼$218.7352-Week Range$188.44▼$229.72Volume506,051 shsAverage Volume509,863 shsMarket Capitalization$22.55 billionP/E Ratio31.16Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$247.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability VeriSign MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.9% Upside$247.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.12Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.49 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.37%From $7.15 to $7.82 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.2.41 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector165th out of 593 stocksCustom Computer Programming Services Industry3rd out of 24 stocks 2.3 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $247.00, VeriSign has a forecasted upside of 12.9% from its current price of $218.73.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeriSign has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.51% of the float of VeriSign has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeriSign has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VeriSign has recently increased by 48.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 4.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeriSign has a news sentiment score of 1.12. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for VeriSign this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for VRSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added VeriSign to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% 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 $4,492,432.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.94% of the stock of VeriSign is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.95% 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 9.37% in the coming year, from $7.15 to $7.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 31.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.33.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 31.16, 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 257.47. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here 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 the 13 internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which supports global e-commerce. It also back-end systems for .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name domain names, as well as operates distributed servers, networking, security, and data integrity services. The company 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 HeadlinesNovember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIf You Invested $1000 in VeriSign a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth NowNovember 27, 2023 | msn.comVeriSign executive chairman & CEO sells stake worth $3.21MDecember 5, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Battery Metal Nobody Told You AboutAccording to McKinsey and Company, the battery storage market is growing rapidly, especially with the transition to clean, renewable energy. Lithium-ion batteries still grab most of the headlines. But analysts now call safe and long-lasting batteries made with vanadium "the future of battery tech." November 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) CEO Sells $1,063,250.00 in StockNovember 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comD James Bidzos Sells 5,000 Shares of VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) StockNovember 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell Alert: Exec. Chairman & CEO D Bidzos Sells 15,000 Shares of VeriSign Inc (VRSN)November 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should KnowNovember 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell: Exec. Chairman & CEO D Bidzos Sells 15,000 Shares of VeriSign Inc (VRSN)December 5, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Battery Metal Nobody Told You AboutAccording to McKinsey and Company, the battery storage market is growing rapidly, especially with the transition to clean, renewable energy. Lithium-ion batteries still grab most of the headlines. But analysts now call safe and long-lasting batteries made with vanadium "the future of battery tech." November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign (VRSN) Q3 Domain Name Registrations Rise 2.4% Y/YNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comDNIB Reports Internet Has 359.3 Million Domain Name Registrations At The End Of The Third Quarter Of 2023 - Aetoswir...November 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDNIB.com Reports Internet Has 359.3 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Third Quarter of 2023November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on ItNovember 1, 2023 | benzinga.comMassive Insider Trade At VeriSignOctober 30, 2023 | insidermonkey.com5 Low Risk High Reward Stocks Set To Triple By 2027October 30, 2023 | gurufocus.comThe VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Company: A Short SWOT AnalysisOctober 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign's (NASDAQ:VRSN) earnings growth rate lags the 3.1% CAGR delivered to shareholdersOctober 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign (VRSN) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Up Y/YOctober 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comVerisign Inc. Q3 Income Climbs, Beats estimatesOctober 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Verisign Inc Earnings CallOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisign Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Misses Q3 Revenue EstimatesOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisign posts higher Q3 revenue on steady demand for domain namesOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign (VRSN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat EstimatesOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign Inc (VRSN) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings: Revenue and Net Income RiseOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Verisign posts higher Q3 revenue on steady demand for domain namesSee 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 Earnings10/26/2023Today12/04/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/08/2024Get 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) 948-3200Fax703-421-4873Employees914Year Founded1995Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$247.00 High Stock Price Target$249.00 Low Stock Price Target$245.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.02 Trailing P/E Ratio31.16 Forward P/E Ratio30.59 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$673.80 million Net Margins49.38% Pretax Margin64.59% Return on Equity-45.68% Return on Assets42.64% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.86 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.42 billion Price / Sales15.83 Cash Flow$6.83 per share Price / Cash Flow32.03 Book Value($14.73) per share Price / Book-14.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares103,100,000Free Float102,131,000Market Cap$22.55 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.92 Social Links 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. D. James Bidzos (Age 68)Executive Chairman of the Board & CEO Comp: $2.28MMr. Todd B. Strubbe (Age 60)President & COO Comp: $1.15MMr. George E. Kilguss III (Age 62)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.05MMr. Thomas C. Indelicarto (Age 59)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $970.86kMr. Danny R. McPhersonExecutive VP of Engineering & Operations and Chief Security OfficerDr. Burt Kaliski Jr.Senior VP & CTOMr. David Atchley (Age 51)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 ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWiproNYSE:WITEPAM SystemsNYSE:EPAMAspen TechnologyNASDAQ:AZPNAmdocsNASDAQ:DOXCognizant Technology SolutionsNASDAQ:CTSHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWellington Management Group LLPSold 571,608 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 1.608%Danny R McphersonSold 125 sharesTotal: $26,480.00 ($211.84/share)American Century Companies Inc.Sold 289,257 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.664%Modera Wealth Management LLCBought 60 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.002%2Xideas AGBought 395 shares on 11/27/2023Ownership: 0.054%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of VeriSign was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in VeriSign, Inc.: VeriSign, Inc. provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, which enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. This positions the company at the core of internet infrastructure and services, supporting global e-commerce. As a leader in the industry of custom computer programming services, VeriSign, Inc. has established itself as a trusted provider of domain name registry services, offering stability, security, and resiliency to internet infrastructure. The company operates two of the 13 internet root servers, which are crucial for the stability and functioning of the internet. This gives VeriSign, Inc. a significant role in maintaining the security and integrity of internet infrastructure. VeriSign, Inc. offers registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which are widely recognized and used for global e-commerce. This provides the company with a strong revenue stream and positions it as a key player in the domain name industry. VeriSign, Inc. has a track record of financial success, with expected EPS of 7.15 for the current fiscal year. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits and deliver value to investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in VeriSign, Inc. for these reasons: VeriSign, Inc. operates in the highly competitive industry of internet software and services. The company faces competition from other domain name registry service providers and internet infrastructure companies, which may impact its market share and profitability. The company's financial performance is subject to fluctuations in the demand for domain name registry services and internet infrastructure. Economic downturns or changes in consumer behavior could affect VeriSign, Inc.'s revenue and profitability. Investors should consider the potential risks associated with cybersecurity threats and data breaches. VeriSign, Inc.'s role in internet infrastructure makes it a potential target for cyberattacks, which could lead to reputational damage and financial losses. Changes in regulations and policies related to domain name registration and internet governance could impact VeriSign, Inc.'s operations and profitability. Investors should stay informed about any regulatory developments that may affect the company. Investors should carefully evaluate the current stock price of VeriSign, Inc. and consider factors such as market trends, financial performance, and industry outlook before making investment decisions. It is important to conduct thorough research and analysis to determine the potential risks and rewards of investing in the company. VRSN Stock Analysis - 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 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for VeriSign's stock. Their VRSN share price targets range from $245.00 to $249.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $247.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.9% 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 at the start of the year. Since then, VRSN shares have increased by 6.5% and is now trading at $218.73. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting VeriSign? VeriSign saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,530,000 shares, an increase of 48.5% from the October 31st total of 1,030,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 503,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.0 days. Approximately 1.5% of the company's shares are sold short. View VeriSign's Short Interest. When is VeriSign's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 8th 2024. View our VRSN earnings forecast. How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter? VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 26th. The information services provider reported $1.83 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.74 by $0.09. The information services provider had revenue of $376.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $378.31 million. VeriSign had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 45.68% and a net margin of 49.38%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.58 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 Vesper U.S. Large Cap Short-Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN), ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK), Roundhill S&P Dividend Monarchs ETF (KNGS), SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE), Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF (PWC), First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) and VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN). 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ninety One UK Ltd (5.14%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.31%), Morgan Stanley (1.77%), Cantillon Capital Management LLC (1.74%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.61%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.06%). 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. 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 This page (NASDAQ:VRSN) was last updated on 12/5/2023 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. Adding VeriSign, Inc. 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