VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover VeriSign?

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , Robert W. Baird , Wedbush , Weiss Ratings , and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
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Buy
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Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for VRSN.

Consensus Price Target

$352.00
12.51% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $352.00. The highest price target for VRSN is $380.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $316.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.51% from the current price of $312.85.

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 11/12/25 to 11/12/26	1 Month Ago 10/13/25 to 10/13/26	3 Months Ago 8/14/25 to 8/14/26	1 Year Ago 11/12/24 to 11/12/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$352.00	$333.00	$328.75	$281.67
Forecasted Upside	12.51% Upside	10.35% Upside	15.66% Upside	12.45% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Hold

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	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.22	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.07% Upside	64.89% Upside	13.63% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VRSN News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/26/2026	Wedbush 5 of 5 stars	Ygal Arounian Not Rated	Boost Target	Outperform	$351.00 ➝ $367.00	+22.42%
10/23/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$325.00 ➝ $345.00	+13.27%
10/23/2026	Robert W. Baird 3 of 5 stars	Rob Oliver 1 of 5 stars	Set Target		$380.00	+25.31%
10/12/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
9/23/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/24/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Alexei Gogolev Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Neutral	$308.00 ➝ $316.00	+15.01%

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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, November 10, 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.:

VeriSign, Inc. recently reported a quarterly dividend of $0.81 per share, which is scheduled to be paid on November 24, 2026, offering a yield of approximately 1.06% based on the current stock price of $311.11. This payout represents a consistent return for shareholders, with a dividend payout ratio of 34.84%, indicating that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment while still rewarding investors with cash flow.
The stock is currently trading at $311.11, which is near its 52-week high of $324.63 and significantly above its 50-day simple moving average of $298.40. This price action suggests strong recent momentum and investor confidence, as the stock has demonstrated an upward trend from its 52-week low of $208.86, reflecting a substantial increase in valuation over the past year.
VeriSign, Inc. maintains a dominant position in the internet infrastructure sector by managing the domain-name registries for .com and .net, which are critical for global e-commerce and internet navigation. This monopoly-like status in a foundational layer of the internet provides a stable revenue base, as evidenced by the company's net margin of 49.06% and revenue growth of 5.7% year-over-year in the most recent quarter.
Analysts have recently raised their price targets for the stock, with Robert W. Baird setting a target of $380.00 and Wedbush raising its target to $367.00 with an "outperform" rating. The consensus rating is currently "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $352.00, suggesting that the current market price of $311.11 may still be undervalued relative to professional forecasts.
Institutional investors have shown increased interest in the company, with several large funds adding to their positions in the third quarter. For example, Bessemer Group Inc. raised its holdings by over 10,000%, and Intech Investment Management LLC increased its stake by 122.6%, indicating that sophisticated investors are allocating capital to VeriSign, Inc. based on its long-term strategic value.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

VeriSign, Inc. missed its earnings expectations in the most recent quarter, reporting $2.35 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $2.46. This miss, combined with a negative return on equity of 38.40%, suggests potential inefficiencies in capital allocation or operational challenges that could impact future profitability despite the high net margin.
There is significant insider selling activity, with CEO D. James Bidzos and EVP Thomas Indelicarto consistently selling shares under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. For instance, the CEO sold 3,300 shares on November 3, 2026, and the EVP sold 500 shares on November 9, 2026. While these sales are planned, the frequency and volume of insider disposals may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term upside or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 32.67, which is relatively high compared to many other technology and infrastructure companies. This valuation implies that investors are paying a premium for VeriSign, Inc.'s earnings, which may limit the margin of safety if the company fails to sustain its growth trajectory or if market sentiment shifts negatively.
Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with the number of shares shorted rising to 2,179,000 as of the most recent record date. Although the short percentage of float is low at approximately 2.44%, the month-to-month increase in short interest suggests that some market participants are betting against the stock, potentially due to concerns about its valuation or competitive positioning.
VeriSign, Inc. faces potential regulatory and competitive risks in the domain name registry space, as the internet infrastructure landscape is evolving with new technologies and services. While the company currently holds a strong position, any changes in regulatory frameworks or the emergence of alternative domain name systems could erode its market share and revenue base over time.

VRSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for VeriSign is $352.00, with a high forecast of $380.00 and a low forecast of $316.00.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 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 12.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Robert W. Baird, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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

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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target