VeriSign Stock Forecast, Price & News

VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is VeriSign a buy right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VeriSign stock.
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How has VeriSign's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

VeriSign's stock was trading at $178.03 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, VRSN stock has increased by 35.4% and is now trading at $241.02.
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When is VeriSign's next earnings date?

VeriSign is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 10th 2022.
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How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter?

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The information services provider reported $1.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.05. The information services provider had revenue of $334.24 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $332.02 million. VeriSign had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 43.49% and a net margin of 46.81%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.49 EPS.
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What price target have analysts set for VRSN?

2 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for VeriSign's shares. Their forecasts range from $245.00 to $259.00. On average, they anticipate VeriSign's share price to reach $250.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are VeriSign's key executives?

VeriSign's management team includes the following people:

• D. James Bidzos, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Todd B. Strubbe, President & Chief Operating Officer
• George E. Kilguss, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Executive VP
• Burt Kaliski, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President
• Thomas C. Indelicarto, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel (LinkedIn Profile)

What is D. James Bidzos' approval rating as VeriSign's CEO?

114 employees have rated VeriSign CEO D. James Bidzos on Glassdoor.com. D. James Bidzos has an approval rating of 76% among VeriSign's employees.

Who are some of VeriSign's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to VeriSign include Facebook (FB), SEA (SE), Equinix (EQIX), eBay (EBAY), Twitter (TWTR), CoStar Group (CSGP), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Opendoor Technologies (OPEN), Ziff Davis (ZD), SPS Commerce (SPSC), Angi (ANGI), Perficient (PRFT), Envestnet (ENV), LivePerson (LPSN) and TechTarget (TTGT).
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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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.19%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.16%), Ninety One UK Ltd (3.26%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.34%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.87%) and Cantillon Capital Management LLC (1.57%). Company insiders that own VeriSign stock include D James Bidzos, George E Kilguss III, Kathleen A Cote, Medpace Investors, Llc, Thomas C Indelicarto, Timothy Tomlinson, Todd B Strubbe and Todd B Strubbe.
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Which major investors are selling VeriSign stock?

VRSN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Stockbridge Partners LLC, BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., Two Sigma Advisers LP, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., and Wellington Management Group LLP. Company insiders that have sold VeriSign company stock in the last year include D James Bidzos, Kathleen A Cote, Medpace Investors, Llc, Thomas C Indelicarto, Timothy Tomlinson, and Todd B Strubbe.
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Which major investors are buying VeriSign stock?

VRSN stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Liontrust Investment Partners LLP, Ninety One UK Ltd, Deutsche Bank AG, Macquarie Group Ltd., BlackRock Inc., Fundsmith LLP, CI Investments Inc., and FIL Ltd.
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How do I buy shares of VeriSign?

Shares of VRSN 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.
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What is VeriSign's stock price today?

One share of VRSN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $241.02.

How much money does VeriSign make?

VeriSign has a market capitalization of $26.77 billion and generates $1.27 billion in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $814.89 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.42 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does VeriSign have?

VeriSign employs 908 workers across the globe.

When was VeriSign founded?

VeriSign was founded in 1995.

What is VeriSign's official website?

The official website for VeriSign is www.verisign.com.

Where are VeriSign's headquarters?

VeriSign is headquartered at 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston VA, 20190.

How can I contact VeriSign?

VeriSign's mailing address is 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston VA, 20190. The information services provider can be reached via phone at (703) 948-3200, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 703-421-4873.