NASDAQ:VRSN VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → How’d you do in 2022 (From Brooks Enterprises) (Ad) Free VRSN Stock Alerts $179.94 +1.15 (+0.64%) (As of 01:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$178.06▼$180.5850-Day Range$168.32▼$191.4252-Week Range$167.04▼$227.21Volume259,263 shsAverage Volume657,782 shsMarket Capitalization$17.92 billionP/E Ratio22.11Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$218.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get VeriSign alerts: Email Address VeriSign MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.9% Upside$218.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.89% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.37Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$584,887 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.3.36 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector244th out of 581 stocksCustom Computer Programming Services Industry10th out of 23 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.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 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.89% of the float of VeriSign has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeriSign has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VeriSign has recently increased by 6.90%, 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeriSign has a news sentiment score of 1.37. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for VeriSign this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for VRSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -11% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 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 $584,887.00 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 22.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.96.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 22.15, 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 236.03.Read more about VeriSign's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Chaikin AnalyticsPlease, take this warning seriously todayWall Street Legend Warns "Mass Bank Run" is Coming Man who predicted 2023 bank run warns it could soon get worse. Get out of cash and into a new vehicle 50 years in the making.Click here to learn more. 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 21, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) EVP Sells 1,200 Shares of StockMay 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Director Sells $147,228.66 in StockMay 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Upgraded to Buy by StockNews.comMay 29, 2024 | baystreet.caStocks to Watch: Ford, Pfizer, AMD, and MoreMay 24, 2024 | forbes.comDown 15% This Year Is Verisign Stock A Better Pick Over F5 Networks?May 23, 2024 | 247wallst.comWarren Buffett Technology Guru? See The 4 Tech Stocks Where He Owns Millions of SharesMay 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVeriSign: Hasn't Been This Cheap Since 2018May 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: EVP - Engineering & CSO Danny Mcpherson Sells 1,200 Shares of VeriSign Inc (VRSN)May 17, 2024 | investorplace.comHidden Treasures: 7 Undervalued Tech Stocks to Dig Up NowMay 14, 2024 | 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 FocusSee 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 Earnings4/25/2024Today6/05/2024Next 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+21.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.14 Trailing P/E Ratio21.96 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$1.49 billion Price / Sales11.93 Cash Flow$7.65 per share Price / Cash Flow23.36 Book Value($15.48) per share Price / Book-11.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares99,600,000Free Float98,763,000Market Cap$17.81 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.91 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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 CompetitorsSogouNYSE:SOGOBaiduNASDAQ:BIDUGlu MobileNASDAQ:GLUUVirtusaNASDAQ:VRTUYalla GroupNYSE:YALAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDekaBank Deutsche GirozentraleBought 27,241 shares on 6/4/2024Ownership: 0.092%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 455 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.007%PGGM InvestmentsBought 648 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.080%Burney Co.Sold 1,397 shares on 5/22/2024Ownership: 0.010%Swedbank ABBought 47,515 shares on 5/21/2024Ownership: 0.048%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in VeriSign, Inc.: VeriSign, Inc. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. VeriSign, Inc. is a market leader in providing domain name registry services, enjoying a competitive advantage in the industry. The company has a solid balance sheet with low debt levels, reducing financial risk for investors. VeriSign, Inc. has a history of returning value to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, enhancing investor returns. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in VeriSign, Inc. for these reasons: VeriSign, Inc. operates in a highly regulated industry, subject to changes in government policies that could impact its operations and profitability. The company faces competition from emerging technologies and new market entrants, posing a threat to its market share and revenue growth. Investing in VeriSign, Inc. may involve exposure to cybersecurity risks and data breaches, which could lead to reputational damage and financial losses. Fluctuations in interest rates could affect VeriSign, Inc.'s borrowing costs and financial performance, impacting investor returns. Market volatility and economic uncertainties could influence VeriSign, Inc.'s stock price, leading to potential short-term fluctuations in investment value. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these VeriSign pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. 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 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for VeriSign's shares. 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 year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.9% 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 2024? VeriSign's stock was trading at $205.96 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VRSN stock has decreased by 12.5% and is now trading at $180.28. 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 quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 25th. The information services provider reported $1.92 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.06. The information services provider had revenue of $384.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 quarterly revenue was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business 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), Emerge EMPWR Sustainable Select Growth Equity ETF (EMGC), VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Growth ETF (MGRO), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Domestic ETF (HUSV), Invesco Bloomberg Pricing Power ETF (DEF), Invesco Bloomberg Pricing Power ETF (POWA) and Strategas Global Policy Opportunities ETF (SAGP). What guidance has VeriSign issued on next quarter's earnings? VeriSign updated 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 investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.36%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.32%), Cantillon Capital Management LLC (1.72%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (0.80%), Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. (0.72%) and TD Asset Management Inc (0.65%). 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. 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 6/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWho are Nvidia’s Silent Partners?Nvidia recently became just the third $2 trillion company. But Nvidia can’t do everything by itself.Weiss Ratings| SponsoredPlease, take this warning seriously todayWall Street Legend Warns "Mass Bank Run" is Coming Man who predicted 2023 bank run warns it could soon get ...Chaikin Analytics| SponsoredThe Petrodollar Scheme Comes to an EndThe death of the "petrodollar" seems imminent. And the implications could not be worse for Americans. Ru...Colonial Metals| SponsoredTrump Warns Gov. Can Confiscate Your Money. CBDC's give Gov. absoluteDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). 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