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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$231.73 +0.55 (+0.24%)
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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

$250.00
7.88% Upside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $250.00. The highest price target for VRSN is $250.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.88% from the current price of $231.73.
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VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/20/24 to 2/19/25
1 Month Ago
1/21/24 to 1/20/25
3 Months Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Year Ago
2/20/23 to 2/20/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 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$250.00$244.00$218.00$241.00
Forecasted Upside7.88% Upside16.35% Upside17.90% Upside25.37% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate 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
2.68
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.49% Upside49.93% Upside13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
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
12/9/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $250.00+30.79%

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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 Saturday, February 8, 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.:

  • VeriSign, Inc. has recently received an upgrade from Robert W. Baird, raising its rating from "neutral" to "outperform" and increasing the price target from $200.00 to $250.00, indicating strong future growth potential.
  • The current stock price is $210.68, which is close to its 52-week high of $213.68, suggesting strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07 for the last quarter, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.01, which reflects strong operational performance.
  • VeriSign, Inc. has a high net margin of 55.74%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
  • Institutional investors hold 92.90% of the stock, suggesting strong institutional confidence in the company's future prospects.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

  • Despite strong earnings, the company has a negative return on equity of 45.59%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate returns for shareholders.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with an executive selling 2,092 shares, which could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 24.50, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • VeriSign, Inc. operates in a competitive market for domain name registry services, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long run.
  • The company's stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.89, indicating that it may not be as stable as some investors prefer, especially in uncertain market conditions.

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 $250.00, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.

3 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSN shares.

According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted upside of 7.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, VeriSign's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Baird R W, 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 2/19/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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