VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$242.18 -13.25 (-5.19%)

As of 03:09 PM Eastern

VeriSign - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
3

Based on 3 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 3 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSN.

Consensus Price Target

$262.50
8.39% Upside

According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $262.50. The highest price target for VRSN is $275.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.39% from the current price of $242.18.

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VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	1 Month Ago 3/5/24 to 3/5/25	3 Months Ago 1/5/24 to 1/4/25	1 Year Ago 4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$262.50	$250.00	$244.00	$240.50
Forecasted Upside	8.39% Upside	3.76% Upside	18.67% Upside	28.59% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.33	2.67	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.32% Upside	7,242.81% Upside	30.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VRSN News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/1/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Robert Oliver Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$255.00 ➝ $275.00	+8.32%
2/4/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Ygal Arounian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$246.00 ➝ $250.00	+14.29%
12/9/2024	Baird R W 0 of 5 stars	R. Oliver Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy

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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 Wednesday, April 2, 2025. 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. has demonstrated strong financial performance, reporting a net margin of 50.47%, indicating efficient management of expenses relative to revenue.
The stock is currently trading at $254.24, which is close to its 52-week high of $257.70, suggesting strong market confidence and potential for further appreciation.
Analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for VeriSign, with Robert W. Baird raising their target from $255.00 to $275.00, reflecting positive sentiment about the company's growth prospects.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.84%, which may indicate that the stock is not overly concentrated in the hands of a few, potentially reducing volatility.
VeriSign, Inc. operates in the domain name registry and internet infrastructure sector, which is critical for online navigation, positioning the company well in a growing digital economy.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative return on equity of 43.01%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
Recent insider selling, such as the sale of 447 shares by SVP John Calys, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Despite recent upgrades, StockNews.com downgraded VeriSign from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, indicating some analysts may have reservations about its future growth.
Hedge funds and institutional investors hold a significant 92.90% of the company's stock, which could lead to increased volatility if these investors decide to sell.
The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.76 is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.

VRSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for VeriSign is $262.50, with a high forecast of $275.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.
: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VeriSign in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSN shares.
: According to analysts, VeriSign's stock has a predicted upside of 8.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and Robert W. Baird in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like VeriSign more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for VeriSign is Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VRSN compares to other companies.

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VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target