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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$275.77 +1.62 (+0.59%)
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VeriSign - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
3

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for VeriSign in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for VRSN.

Consensus Price Target

$317.67
15.19% Upside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $317.67. The highest price target for VRSN is $355.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $278.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.19% from the current price of $275.77.
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.
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VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/5/25 to 5/5/26		1 Month Ago
4/5/25 to 4/5/26		3 Months Ago
2/4/25 to 2/4/26		1 Year Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$317.67$297.00$282.00$267.50
Forecasted Upside15.19% Upside14.30% Upside17.03% Upside-5.99% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldBuy

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
2.60
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.19% Upside156.92% Upside14.74% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
4/24/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis
Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$295.00 ➝ $320.00+22.52%
4/24/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
Alexei Gogolev
Alexei Gogolev
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$273.00 ➝ $278.00+5.98%
4/24/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Robert Oliver
Robert Oliver
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$305.00 ➝ $355.00+28.18%
3/27/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
2/9/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
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 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold

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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 Monday, May 4, 2026. 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 multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance. For instance, Robert W. Baird raised its price target significantly, reflecting optimism about the company's growth potential.
  • The current stock price is around $317.67, which is considered attractive given the company's solid fundamentals and growth prospects in the internet infrastructure sector.
  • VeriSign, Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend of $3.24 and a yield of 1.2%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors, making it appealing for those seeking dividend-paying stocks.
  • Institutional investors own approximately 92.90% of the company's stock, suggesting strong institutional confidence and stability, which can be a positive indicator for retail investors.
  • The company operates critical components of the global Domain Name System (DNS), positioning it as a key player in the internet infrastructure market, which is expected to grow as digital services expand.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider selling activity has raised concerns among investors, as it may indicate a lack of confidence from those within the company regarding its future performance.
  • There has been mixed institutional flow, with some large funds trimming their positions, which could signal potential volatility or uncertainty about the stock's future direction.
  • Management has indicated tougher renewal comparisons ahead, which may affect revenue growth as the company faces a higher mix of first-time renewals, potentially impacting profitability.
  • Post-earnings selling has occurred, driven by investor concerns over renewal-mix and growth uncertainties, which could lead to short-term price declines.
  • Analysts have expressed caution regarding the company's ability to maintain its growth trajectory, which could lead to increased scrutiny and pressure on the stock price.

VRSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for VeriSign is $317.67, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $278.00.

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

According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted upside of 15.19% 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 Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (NASDAQ:VRSN) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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