VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
5

Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSN.

Consensus Price Target

$328.75
20.52% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $328.75. The highest price target for VRSN is $355.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $316.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.52% from the current price of $272.77.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/18/25 to 8/18/26	1 Month Ago 7/19/25 to 7/19/26	3 Months Ago 5/20/25 to 5/20/26	1 Year Ago 8/18/24 to 8/18/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$328.75	$325.25	$317.67	$277.50
Forecasted Upside	20.52% Upside	17.14% Upside	4.84% Upside	3.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.23	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	20.52% Upside	380.17% Upside	12.16% 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
7/27/2026	Zacks Research 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/24/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Alexei Gogolev 1 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$308.00 ➝ $316.00	+15.01%
7/24/2026	Wedbush 5 of 5 stars	Ygal Arounian Not Rated	Boost Target	Outperform	$318.00 ➝ $324.00	+23.86%
6/24/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
4/24/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$295.00 ➝ $320.00	+22.52%
4/24/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Oliver Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$305.00 ➝ $355.00	+28.18%

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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, August 11, 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 earnings per share of $2.38, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for continued growth.
The company has a high net margin of nearly 50%, suggesting efficient operations and the ability to convert revenue into profit effectively.
Analysts have set a consensus price target of approximately $328.75, indicating potential upside from the current stock price, which is around $281.20.
VeriSign, Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.81, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized yield of about 1.1%.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "Strong Buy" rating, highlight growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects and market position.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative return on equity of over 39%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate returns for shareholders.
Despite recent revenue growth, the stock is trading near its 12-month high, which could limit potential gains for new investors entering at this price point.
VeriSign, Inc. operates in a competitive market, and any shifts in technology or customer preferences could impact its revenue streams.
The company's payout ratio is over 35%, which, while sustainable, may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by the CEO, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.

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 $328.75, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $316.00.

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSN shares.

According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted upside of 20.52% 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 JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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

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

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Consensus Price Target

VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

VRSN Analyst Recommendations By Month

VRSN Price Targets by Month

VeriSign Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained

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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

VRSN Analyst Recommendations By Month

VRSN Price Targets by Month

VeriSign Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained

VeriSign Bull Case

VeriSign Bear Case

VRSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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