VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover VeriSign?

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Robert W. Baird , and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

$264.92 -8.95 (-3.27%)

Closing price 06/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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$265.50 +0.58 (+0.22%)

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VeriSign - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

Sell
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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
19.91% 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 19.91% from the current price of $264.92.

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

Type	Current Forecast 6/18/25 to 6/18/26	1 Month Ago 5/19/25 to 5/19/26	3 Months Ago 3/20/25 to 3/20/26	1 Year Ago 6/18/24 to 6/18/25
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)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$317.67	$317.67	$292.00	$267.50
Forecasted Upside	19.91% Upside	4.97% Upside	21.27% Upside	-4.86% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	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.

VRSN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

VeriSign Stock vs. The Competition

Type	VeriSign	Computer and Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.29	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.91% Upside	141.23% Upside	16.18% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VRSN News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/24/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$295.00 ➝ $320.00	+22.52%
4/24/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Alexei Gogolev 1 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$273.00 ➝ $278.00	+5.98%
4/24/2026	Robert W. Baird 3 of 5 stars	Robert Oliver 1 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$305.00 ➝ $355.00	+28.18%
3/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
2/9/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong 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 Friday, June 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these VeriSign pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VeriSign
Bull Case

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

Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, including a price target increase from Citigroup to $320.00, indicate strong market confidence in VeriSign, Inc.'s future performance.
The current stock price is around $288, which reflects a solid position within its 12-month trading range, suggesting potential for growth.
VeriSign, Inc. has received a "Moderate Buy" average rating from analysts, with three analysts recommending a buy, which may attract more investors looking for stable growth.
Insider transactions show activity, with executives selling shares under a pre-arranged trading plan, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately $26 billion, which provides a buffer against market volatility and suggests stability.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

Insider selling activity, while sometimes a normal part of financial planning, can raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of around 31.83, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties can impact the stock's performance, especially given its beta of 0.69, indicating lower volatility compared to the market.
With a 12-month high of $312.48, the stock may face resistance at higher price levels, making it challenging for new investors to see immediate gains.
Recent analyst ratings have included both buy and hold recommendations, indicating mixed sentiments that could lead to uncertainty among potential investors.

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 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VRSN shares.

According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted upside of 19.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, VeriSign's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, and Weiss Ratings 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 6/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target