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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$295.65 -11.21 (-3.65%)
Closing price 05/27/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$295.00 -0.65 (-0.22%)
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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
7.45% 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 7.45% from the current price of $295.65.
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
5/28/25 to 5/28/26		1 Month Ago
4/28/25 to 4/28/26		3 Months Ago
2/27/25 to 2/27/26		1 Year Ago
5/28/24 to 5/28/25
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 Upside7.45% Upside17.41% Upside28.10% Upside-0.61% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldBuy

VRSN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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.
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VeriSign Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVeriSignComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.45% Upside160.80% Upside14.88% 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
1 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
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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 Friday, May 22, 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $317, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's future growth.
  • VeriSign, Inc. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a target price increase to $355, indicate positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The company maintains a low dividend payout ratio of 35.80%, suggesting that it has room to increase dividends in the future while still reinvesting in growth.
  • As a key player in the Domain Name System (DNS) and cybersecurity services, VeriSign, Inc. operates in a critical and growing sector, ensuring ongoing demand for its services.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has shown volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors looking for stable investments.
  • The company's reliance on the .com and .net domains could pose risks if market dynamics change or if competition increases in the domain registration space.
  • With institutional investors holding 92.90% of the stock, retail investors may find it challenging to influence stock performance or gain significant returns.
  • Analyst ratings are mixed, with some holding a neutral stance, indicating uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The cybersecurity sector is highly competitive, and any failure to innovate or respond to emerging threats could impact VeriSign, Inc.'s market position.

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 twelve months. 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 7.45% 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 5/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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