NASDAQ:VRSN VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $181.84 -1.60 (-0.87%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$181.10▼$184.5550-Day Range$174.18▼$188.3752-Week Range$167.04▼$220.91Volume528,719 shsAverage Volume669,692 shsMarket Capitalization$17.75 billionP/E Ratio22.34Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$218.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get VeriSign alerts: Email Address VeriSign MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.9% Upside$218.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.76% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.34Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$699,960 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.3.57 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector243rd out of 594 stocksCustom Computer Programming Services Industry7th out of 23 stocks 2.3 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.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeriSign has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about VeriSign's stock forecast and price target. 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 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VeriSign has recently increased by 17.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeriSign has a news sentiment score of 1.34. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for VeriSign this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for VRSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 17% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added VeriSign to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% 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 $699,960.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.84% 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.Read more about VeriSign's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 22.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VeriSign is 22.34, 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 281.04.Read more about VeriSign's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Deal MakerThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.Learn more about this much-needed advancement and investment opportunity here. About VeriSign Stock (NASDAQ:VRSN)VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides domain name registry services and internet infrastructure that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company enables the security, stability, and resiliency of internet infrastructure and services, including providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of thirteen internet root servers; and offering registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which supports global e-commerce. It operates directory for .name and .cc; and back-end systems for .edu, domain names. 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 HeadlinesAugust 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comE-commerce Software Q2 Earnings: Squarespace (NYSE:SQSP) Simply the BestAugust 30, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comIs Now An Opportune Moment To Examine VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)?September 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…August 30, 2024 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 27, 2024 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms marketAugust 23, 2024 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsAugust 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating on Verisign: A Balance of Contract Renewal Confidence and Growth PotentialAugust 15, 2024 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketSeptember 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…August 9, 2024 | marketwatch.comVeriSign Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsAugust 6, 2024 | msn.comVeriSign Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsAugust 4, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVRSN Aug 2024 210.000 callJuly 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Thomas Indelicarto Sells Shares of VeriSign ...July 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Technology Names: Celestica (CLS) and Verisign (VRSN)July 26, 2024 | msn.comVeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 26, 2024 | msn.comVeriSign inches up following Q2 results, but domain challenges continue: BairdJuly 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVRSN Stock Earnings: VeriSign Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024July 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVeriSign, Inc. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/25/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal 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) 948-3200Fax703-421-4873Employees920Year Founded1995Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$218.00 High Stock Price Target$236.00 Low Stock Price Target$200.00 Potential Upside/Downside+19.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.14 Trailing P/E Ratio22.34 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$817.60 million Net Margins55.40% Pretax Margin66.30% Return on Equity-46.63% Return on Assets46.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.64 Quick Ratio0.64 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.49 billion Price / Sales11.89 Cash Flow$7.36 per share Price / Cash Flow24.69 Book Value($18.61) per share Price / Book-9.77Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares97,600,000Free Float98,763,000Market Cap$17.75 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.90 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, CEO & President Comp: $2.25MMr. George E. Kilguss III (Age 63)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.06MMr. Thomas C. Indelicarto (Age 60)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.04MMr. 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 ResourcesMr. Patrick S. Kane (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Naming & Registry Services Comp: $565.49kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBaiduNASDAQ:BIDUSogouNYSE:SOGOGlu MobileNASDAQ:GLUUVirtusaNASDAQ:VRTUYalla GroupNYSE:YALAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 3,461 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.003%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 212 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.007%Troy Asset Management LtdBought 613,276 shares on 8/23/2024Ownership: 0.616%Aurora Investment CounselBought 15,121 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.015%Cetera Investment AdvisersBought 3,086 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.008%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy VeriSign Stock? VRSN Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in VeriSign, Inc.: VeriSign's stock price has been relatively stable, showing resilience in market fluctuations. The company has a strong market position as a leading provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure. Recent insider selling activities indicate confidence in the company's future performance. VeriSign has a history of consistent revenue growth and profitability, providing a stable investment opportunity. The company's strategic partnerships and acquisitions position it well for future growth and expansion in the industry. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in VeriSign, Inc. for these reasons: VeriSign's stock has experienced a recent decline of 2.2%, indicating potential short-term volatility. The company faces regulatory risks related to domain name regulations and internet governance policies. Competition in the domain name registry services sector is intensifying, potentially impacting VeriSign's market share. VeriSign's heavy reliance on a specific segment of the internet infrastructure industry could pose concentration risk. Market analysts have issued mixed ratings on VeriSign's stock, indicating uncertainty about its future performance. 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 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these VeriSign pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. VRSN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VRSN shares performed this year? VeriSign's stock was trading at $205.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VRSN shares have decreased by 11.7% and is now trading at $181.84. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were VeriSign's earnings last quarter? VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The information services provider reported $2.01 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.93 by $0.08. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. 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. Does VeriSign have any subsidiaries? VeriSign subsidiaries include Moreover Technologies, inCode Wireless, m-Qube, Geotrust Europe, Kollective Technology, 3united AG, Moreover, and others. Who are VeriSign's major shareholders? VeriSign's top institutional investors include Ninety One UK Ltd (4.02%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.10%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.18%) and D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. (1.51%). Insiders that own company stock include D James Bidzos, Todd B Strubbe, George E Kilguss III, Thomas C Indelicarto, Danny R Mcpherson, Kathleen A Cote, Timothy Tomlinson, Yehuda Ari Buchalter and Thomas F Frist III. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of VeriSign own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VeriSign investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC), Costco Wholesale (COST), Micron Technology (MU) and QUALCOMM (QCOM). This page (NASDAQ:VRSN) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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