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NASDAQ:VRSN

VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$224.96
-2.01 (-0.89%)
(As of 06/5/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$224.31
$226.97
50-Day Range
$204.12
$228.54
52-Week Range
$155.25
$229.72
Volume
427,096 shs
Average Volume
422,273 shs
Market Capitalization
$23.46 billion
P/E Ratio
34.50
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$258.50

VeriSign MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.9% Upside
$258.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.83% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.52
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.56mentions of VeriSign in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$8.83 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.98%
From $6.92 to $7.68 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.40 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

164th out of 609 stocks

Custom Computer Programming Services Industry

9th out of 25 stocks


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About VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Stock

VeriSign, 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.

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VRSN Stock News Headlines

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VRSN Price History

VRSN Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/27/2023
Today
6/06/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Custom computer programming services
Sub-Industry
Internet Software & Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VRSN
CUSIP
92343E10
Employees
902
Year Founded
1995

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$258.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$265.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$252.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+14.9%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$673.80 million
Pretax Margin
62.93%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.42 billion
Cash Flow
$6.74 per share
Book Value
($14.73) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
103,320,000
Market Cap
$23.46 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.00

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Key Executives

  • D. James BidzosD. James Bidzos
    Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Todd B. StrubbeTodd B. Strubbe
    President & Chief Operating Officer
  • George E. KilgussGeorge E. Kilguss
    CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Executive VP
  • Burt Kaliski
    Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Christine Lentz
    Senior VP-Compliance & Corporate Services













VRSN Stock - 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 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSN shares.
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What is VeriSign's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for VeriSign's shares. Their VRSN share price forecasts range from $252.00 to $265.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $258.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have VRSN shares performed in 2023?

VeriSign's stock was trading at $205.44 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VRSN stock has increased by 9.5% and is now trading at $224.96.
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When is VeriSign's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
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How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter?

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The information services provider reported $1.70 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 net margin of 48.20% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 45.19%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.43 EPS.
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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 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 many different retail and institutional 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 Macquarie Group Ltd. (3.01%). 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.
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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.
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What is VeriSign's stock price today?

One share of VRSN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $224.96.

How much money does VeriSign make?

VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) has a market capitalization of $23.46 billion and generates $1.42 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.
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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 6/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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