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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$282.02 +0.94 (+0.33%)
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VeriSign - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
3

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for VeriSign in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSN.

Consensus Price Target

$267.50
-5.15% Downside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $267.50. The highest price target for VRSN is $285.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.15% from the current price of $282.02.
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VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/22/24 to 5/22/25
1 Month Ago
4/22/24 to 4/22/25
3 Months Ago
2/22/24 to 2/21/25
1 Year Ago
5/23/23 to 5/22/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$267.50$262.50$250.00$218.00
Forecasted Upside-5.15% Downside5.81% Upside7.82% Upside24.52% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

VRSN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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VRSN Price Targets by Month

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VeriSign Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVeriSignComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.33
2.65
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.83% Downside121.02% Upside15.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/25/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Robert Oliver
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $285.00+3.31%
2/4/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Ygal Arounian
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$246.00 ➝ $250.00+14.29%
12/9/2024Baird R W
0 of 5 stars
R. Oliver
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained

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VeriSign
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in VeriSign, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $283, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • VeriSign, Inc. reported a quarterly revenue increase of 4.7% year-over-year, indicating growth potential.
  • The company has a high net margin of 50.47%, suggesting efficient operations and profitability.
  • VeriSign, Inc. has a solid dividend payout ratio of 37.65%, providing a return to shareholders through dividends.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, with 92.90% owned by hedge funds and other large investors, indicating confidence in the company's future.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in VeriSign, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative return on equity of 43.01%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the stock's high P/E ratio of 35.39 could indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market volatility could impact the stock price, as evidenced by fluctuations in trading volume.
  • Dependence on domain name registry services may limit diversification and expose the company to sector-specific risks.
  • Recent earnings reports show that while the company met expectations, there may be pressure to maintain this performance in a competitive market.

VRSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for VeriSign is $267.50, with a high forecast of $285.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSN shares.

According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted downside of -5.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Robert W. Baird in the past 90 days.

Analysts like VeriSign more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for VeriSign is Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VRSN compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:VRSN) was last updated on 5/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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