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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$279.70 -2.42 (-0.86%)
Closing price 05/1/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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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
-4.36% 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 -4.36% from the current price of $279.70.
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VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/2/24 to 5/2/25
1 Month Ago
4/2/24 to 4/2/25
3 Months Ago
2/2/24 to 2/1/25
1 Year Ago
5/3/23 to 5/2/24
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$244.00$218.00
Forecasted Upside-4.36% Downside2.74% Upside13.49% Upside29.50% 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
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.36% Downside135.77% Upside19.82% 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
2 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

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, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these VeriSign pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 $245, reflecting a recent increase of 1.8%, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • VeriSign, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $23.12 billion, suggesting a solid position in the industry and potential for growth.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 92.90%, indicating confidence from large investors, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
  • Recent transactions show significant investments from major institutional players, such as Norges Bank and Berkshire Hathaway, which may suggest a bullish outlook on the company's future performance.
  • VeriSign, Inc. provides essential domain name registry services, which are critical for internet infrastructure, ensuring a steady demand for its services.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 30.71, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Insider ownership is low at 0.84%, which could suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholders, potentially impacting decision-making.
  • Recent insider selling, including a senior vice president selling shares, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects or management's confidence in its performance.
  • Market volatility can impact stock performance, and with a beta of 0.87, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • As a company heavily reliant on internet infrastructure, any significant changes in technology or competition could pose risks to its market position and profitability.

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

According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted downside of -4.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and 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 5/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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