NASDAQ:VRSN VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Your $200 account credit is about to expire (From MarketBeat) (Ad) Free VRSN Stock Alerts $189.74 +0.64 (+0.34%) (As of 09:30 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$189.49▼$189.7450-Day Range$187.10▼$206.3552-Week Range$185.19▼$229.72Volume5,228 shsAverage Volume552,407 shsMarket Capitalization$19.14 billionP/E Ratio23.96Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$241.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get VeriSign alerts: Email Address VeriSign MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside27.4% Upside$241.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.76% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.53Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.43 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.93%From $7.82 to $8.44 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.71 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector62nd out of 589 stocksCustom Computer Programming Services Industry6th out of 26 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVeriSign has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $241.00, VeriSign has a forecasted upside of 27.4% from its current price of $189.10.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeriSign has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.76% of the float of VeriSign has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeriSign has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VeriSign has recently increased by 3.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVeriSign does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVeriSign does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVeriSign has received a 24.98% net impact score from Upright. Verisign seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Knowledge infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Knowledge infrastructure" impact category is false driven by its "Virtual servers" and "Hosted domain name system services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for VeriSign is -0.52. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeriSign has a news sentiment score of 0.53. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for VeriSign this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for VRSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added VeriSign to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, VeriSign insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,427,782.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.94% of the stock of VeriSign is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.90% of the stock of VeriSign is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for VeriSign are expected to grow by 7.93% in the coming year, from $7.82 to $8.44 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 23.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 23.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 232.87. 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VeriSign, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.Read More VRSN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VRSN Stock News HeadlinesMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Hits New 1-Year Low at $188.36March 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVerisign: Smaller Player With No DiscountMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Altcoin FRENZY Alert…Bitcoin recently crossed the highest price in its 15-year history… Less than 2 years after one of the most vicious crypto market meltdowns we've ever seen! Bitcoin's BOOM also sent shockwaves through the altcoin market, with select coins seeing HUGE moves in a matter of days… Like Fetch.ai, that gained over 350% in just the last 30 days… March 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAt US$191, Is It Time To Put VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) On Your Watch List?March 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) Upgraded at StockNews.comMarch 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVerisign’s Hold Rating: Balancing Domain Dominance with Market Trends and China’s WeaknessMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVRSN Apr 2024 195.000 callMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comVerisign falls even as Baird believes domain trends may be 'bottoming out'March 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. March 15, 2024 | nasdaq.comDaily Markets: Equities Look to Bounce Back, Nvidia and the Fed on the RadarMarch 15, 2024 | nasdaq.comDaily Markets: Investors Shrug Off Inflation DataMarch 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell: EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Thomas Indelicarto Sells Shares of VeriSign ...February 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign Inc President & COO Todd B. Strubbe Sells 9,423 SharesFebruary 22, 2024 | benzinga.comVeriSign Stock (NASDAQ:VRSN) Insider TradesFebruary 21, 2024 | edition.cnn.comVeriSign, Inc.February 20, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVRSN Mar 2024 200.000 callFebruary 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVRSN Mar 2024 210.000 callFebruary 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVRSN Jun 2024 155.000 putFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVRSN Apr 2024 190.000 callFebruary 18, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVRSN Mar 2024 100.000 putFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding VeriSign Inc (VRSN): A Strategic SWOT InsightFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDNIB.com Reports Internet Has 359.8 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Fourth Quarter of 2023February 15, 2024 | businesswire.comDNIB.com Reports Internet Has 359.8 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Fourth Quarter of 2023February 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVerisign: Hold Rating Justified Amid Stagnant Growth and China Market ConcernsFebruary 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeriSign Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsFebruary 9, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comVeriSign price target lowered by $1 at Citi, here's whyFebruary 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Verisign Inc Earnings CallSee More Headlines Receive VRSN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for VeriSign and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/08/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Custom computer programming services Sub-IndustryInternet Software & Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRSN CUSIP92343E10 CIK1014473 Webwww.verisign.com Phone(703) 948-3200Fax703-421-4873Employees907Year Founded1995Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$241.00 High Stock Price Target$245.00 Low Stock Price Target$237.00 Potential Upside/Downside+27.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.92 Trailing P/E Ratio23.88 Forward P/E Ratio24.18 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$817.60 million Net Margins54.74% Pretax Margin65.40% Return on Equity-46.56% Return on Assets43.49% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.83 Quick Ratio0.83 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.49 billion Price / Sales12.78 Cash Flow$7.57 per share Price / Cash Flow24.98 Book Value($15.48) per share Price / Book-12.22Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares100,900,000Free Float99,952,000Market Cap$19.08 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.88 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. D. James Bidzos (Age 69)Executive Chairman of the Board & CEO Comp: $2.28MMr. Todd B. Strubbe (Age 61)President & COO Comp: $1.15MMr. George E. Kilguss III (Age 63)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.05MMr. Thomas C. Indelicarto (Age 60)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $970.86kMr. Danny R. McPhersonExecutive VP of Engineering & Operations and Chief Security OfficerDr. Burt Kaliski Jr.Senior VP & CTOMr. David Atchley (Age 52)VP, Treasury & Investor Relations Ms. Christine LentzSenior Vice President of Corporate Services & ComplianceMr. Ebrahim KeshavarzSenior Vice President of Marketing, Product & Channel ManagementMs. Ellen PetrocciSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEPAM SystemsNYSE:EPAMAspen TechnologyNASDAQ:AZPNeBayNASDAQ:EBAYAmdocsNASDAQ:DOXZscalerNASDAQ:ZSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 1,802 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.002%Quadrature Capital LtdBought 6,464 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.006%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 737 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.013%Sivia Capital Partners LLCBought 1,022 shares on 3/13/2024Ownership: 0.001%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 11,170 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 10.230%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of VeriSign was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:57 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in VeriSign, Inc.: VeriSign, Inc. provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure that enable internet navigation for recognized domain names worldwide, supporting global e-commerce. The company ensures the security, stability, and resiliency of internet infrastructure and services, including operating two of thirteen internet root servers. Recent insider transactions indicate confidence in the company, with executives purchasing and holding significant shares. VeriSign's stock price has shown consistent growth over the past year, indicating positive investor sentiment and potential for further appreciation. The company's focus on internet software & services within the custom computer programming services industry positions it well for future growth and innovation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in VeriSign, Inc. for these reasons: Market volatility and regulatory changes in the internet services sector could impact VeriSign's operations and financial performance. Competition in the domain name registry services industry is intense, leading to potential pricing pressures and market share challenges for VeriSign. Dependency on maintaining the security and stability of internet infrastructure exposes the company to cybersecurity risks and potential disruptions. Changes in consumer behavior and technology trends could impact the demand for domain name registry services, affecting VeriSign's revenue growth. High institutional ownership of VeriSign's stock may limit potential upside as large investors may influence stock price movements. VRSN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell VeriSign stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VRSN shares. View VRSN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is VeriSign's stock price target for 2024? 2 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for VeriSign's shares. Their VRSN share price targets range from $237.00 to $245.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $241.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VRSN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VRSN shares performed in 2024? VeriSign's stock was trading at $205.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VRSN stock has decreased by 8.2% and is now trading at $189.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is VeriSign's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our VRSN earnings forecast. How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter? VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 8th. The information services provider reported $1.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.83 by $0.09. The information services provider had revenue of $380.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $381.01 million. VeriSign had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.56% and a net margin of 54.74%. What ETFs hold VeriSign's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) stock in their portfolio include Vesper U.S. Large Cap Short-Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN), Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK), Roundhill S&P Dividend Monarchs ETF (KNGS), SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE), Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF (PWC), First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) and VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN). What guidance has VeriSign issued on next quarter's earnings? VeriSign updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.6 billion-$1.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.6 billion. What is D. James Bidzos' approval rating as VeriSign's CEO? 114 employees have rated VeriSign Chief Executive Officer D. James Bidzos on Glassdoor.com. D. James Bidzos has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of VeriSign own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other VeriSign investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC), Costco Wholesale (COST), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Boeing (BA). Who are VeriSign's major shareholders? VeriSign's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.23%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.11%), Ninety One UK Ltd (5.13%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.33%), Cantillon Capital Management LLC (1.71%) and Norges Bank (0.99%). Insiders that own company stock include D James Bidzos, Danny R Mcpherson, George E Kilguss III, Kathleen A Cote, Medpace Investors, Llc, Thomas C Indelicarto, Thomas F Frist III, Timothy Tomlinson, Todd B Strubbe and Todd B Strubbe. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of VeriSign? Shares of VRSN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does VeriSign have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of VeriSign: 1 Global Place, 3united AG, CallVision, Geotrust Europe, H.O. 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