VeriSign (VRSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$231.87 -2.01 (-0.86%)

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$231.74 -0.13 (-0.06%)

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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

$250.00
7.82% Upside

According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for VeriSign, the average price target is $250.00. The highest price target for VRSN is $250.00, while the lowest price target for VRSN is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.82% from the current price of $231.87.

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VRSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 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	$250.00	$244.00	$218.00	$241.00
Forecasted Upside	7.82% Upside	17.80% Upside	20.60% Upside	24.05% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.33	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.24% Upside	56.05% Upside	14.41% 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 Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
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
12/9/2024	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $250.00	+30.79%

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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 Thursday, February 20, 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 a strong market capitalization of approximately $22.22 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for growth.
The company reported earnings per share of $2.00, meeting analysts' expectations, which reflects its ability to generate consistent profits.
With a net margin of 50.47%, VeriSign, Inc. demonstrates high profitability, suggesting effective cost management and operational efficiency.
As of recent trading, the stock price is around $231.73, which is close to its one-year high of $232.48, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in the stock.
Institutional investors own 92.90% of the stock, which often signals confidence in the company's future performance and stability.

VeriSign
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative return on equity of 44.06%, which may indicate inefficiencies in generating returns for shareholders.
VeriSign, Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 28.90, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Insider ownership is only 0.84%, which may raise concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by an executive vice president, could signal potential concerns about the company's future performance.
The stock's beta of 0.90 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

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 $250.00, with a high forecast of $250.00 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 twelve months. 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 7.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, VeriSign's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: VeriSign has been rated by research analysts at Baird R W, 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