VeriSign, Inc.

NasdaqGS:VRSN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$24.8b

VeriSign Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

VeriSign is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 5.5% and 5.1% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 8.1% per annum.

Key information

5.5%

Earnings growth rate

8.09%

EPS growth rate

IT earnings growth15.9%
Revenue growth rate5.1%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated27 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Jul 27
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Recent updates

VRSN: Refined Discount Rate Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their VeriSign price target by $15, citing refined assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VeriSign reflects a mix of caution and renewed optimism, with the most recent US$15 upward adjustment in the price target framed around updated views on discount rates, revenue assumptions, profit margins and future P/E expectations.

VRSN: Steady Dot Com Base And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Confidence

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for VeriSign to $280.75 from $276.50, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VeriSign shows both supportive and cautious views around the stock's valuation and execution, reflected in price target revisions in different directions over time.

VRSN: Steady Domain Base And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have modestly reduced their average price target for VeriSign, with Citi cutting its target by $57 while others made small upward adjustments as they factor in a 3% year over year increase in the. com domain base, yet they still view the shares as fairly valued overall.

VRSN: Steady .Com Base And Buybacks Will Support Future Cash Returns

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on VeriSign by $57, citing updated models that reflect a slightly higher discount rate and P/E assumption, even as they acknowledge steady. com domain trends and fairly valued shares.

VeriSign's Future Still Hinges on Single-Service Dependency

A new series of interviews with current and former employees, conducted in January and February 2026, confirm our risk analysis. Management practices continue to be not in line with best-in-class approaches.

VRSN: Stronger Dot Com Base And Capital Returns Will Support Future Confidence

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on VeriSign to $276.50 from $290.75, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. They also referenced mixed recent Street research in which one firm lowered its target, while others pointed to steady.

VeriSign: Premium Will Continue To Crumble As Growth Slows

Feb 24

VRSN: Steady Domain Base Will Support Stronger Future Cash Returns

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for VeriSign to about $305 from roughly $340, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, alongside mixed recent research that includes both a reduced target from Citi and a small increase from JPMorgan, with the shares still generally viewed as fairly valued. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VeriSign has been mixed, but you can still see a clear thread in how analysts are thinking about execution and valuation.

VRSN: Stronger Dot Com Base And Steady Margins Will Support Future Confidence

Analysts trimmed their fair value estimate for VeriSign slightly to $290.75 from $295.75, citing relatively steady assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. They also acknowledged recent Street research that views the.

Bad management practices jeopardize long-term future of VRSN

Risk Analysis VRSN Q1/2026 Executive Summary: There are credible, systematic indicators of serious management and cultural deficiencies at VeriSign (Nasdaq: VRSN), which materially elevate the company’s legal, reputational, and regulatory risk profile. These concerns, if substantiated through litigation or public disclosure, could significantly undermine stakeholder confidence, attract legal challenges, and jeopardize VeriSign’s ability to sustain its privileged position as the registry operator for the.

VRSN: Stronger Dot Com Trends And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Confidence

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for VeriSign slightly, from US$295.50 to US$295.75. This adjustment reflects slightly stronger.

VRSN: Strong Q3 Execution Will Support Confidence Amid Parked Domain Advertising Headwinds

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on VeriSign, trimming expectations by about $15 to reflect updated modeling around AdSense exposure. They continue to view recent Q3 results and management commentary as supportive of a constructive long term outlook.

VRSN: Strong Q3 Execution Will Drive Confidence Despite Parked Domain Risks

Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on VeriSign to $325 from $340, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions. They also highlight resilient fundamentals, clearer visibility into AdSense exposure, and Q3 results that counter recent bearish narratives and support the shares as an attractive entry point.

VRSN: Strong Execution And Domain Guidance Will Drive Renewed Bullish Sentiment

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for VeriSign to $325 from $340, citing updated models after Q3 results and a better understanding of the company's exposure to advertising changes. Analyst Commentary Analysts have offered a mix of optimistic and cautious perspectives on VeriSign following its latest quarterly results and updated guidance.

VRSN: Strong Quarterly Results Will Drive Renewed Optimism Despite Bearish Sentiment

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for VeriSign from $304 to $295.50 per share. They cite updated forecasts and a refined assessment of domain-related revenue drivers following the company’s recent quarterly performance and related market commentary.

Cautious Outlook Will Shape Domain Momentum And Share Buybacks Ahead

Analysts have lowered their price target for VeriSign by $5, now citing a revised fair value of $304. The adjustment reflects more cautious revenue growth projections and updated views on domain-related advertising trends observed after the company’s latest results.

VeriSign, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VRSN) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Sep 25
VeriSign, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VRSN) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

New Domain Initiatives And Dividends Will Face Web Hurdles

With no material changes in revenue growth forecasts or discount rates, analyst valuation for VeriSign remains steady, reflected in an unchanged consensus price target of $309. What's in the News VeriSign completed a $1.2255 billion follow-on equity offering for 4.3 million shares at $285 per share with a $2.85 discount.

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Jul 27
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Getting In Cheap On VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Is Unlikely

Jun 21
Getting In Cheap On VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Is Unlikely

Here's Why VeriSign, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VRSN) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

May 15
Here's Why VeriSign, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VRSN) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

VeriSign: Time To Change Directions, But Buffett Increases Holding

Jan 29

VeriSign: Cautiously Bullish On This Stock

Dec 30

VeriSign: Q3 Doesn't Make It The Right Time To Buy

Oct 31

VeriSign: Major Execution Risks Ahead With Limited Resolve

Sep 24

VeriSign: Underfollowed Value Opportunity Yielding A 9.8% Return

Jul 13

VeriSign: Hasn't Been This Cheap Since 2018

May 22

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:VRSN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20281,960943N/A9432
12/31/20271,8448941,0501,0024
12/31/20261,7418599539364
3/31/20261,6838411,0481,072N/A
12/31/20251,6578261,0681,091N/A
9/30/20251,6278111,0051,033N/A
6/30/20251,598800950979N/A
3/31/20251,575791907937N/A
12/31/20241,557786875903N/A
9/30/20241,542859852875N/A
6/30/20241,528846821867N/A
3/31/20241,513833808852N/A
12/31/20231,493818808854N/A
9/30/20231,482732818867N/A
6/30/20231,463713857883N/A
3/31/20231,442695857883N/A
12/31/20221,425674804831N/A
9/30/20221,396824787821N/A
6/30/20221,373812777818N/A
3/31/20221,351792763816N/A
12/31/20211,328785754807N/A
9/30/20211,308612750796N/A
6/30/20211,291626630676N/A
3/31/20211,276631709748N/A
12/31/20201,265815687730N/A
9/30/20201,255806683729N/A
6/30/20201,246789755797N/A
3/31/20201,238784704747N/A
12/31/20191,232612N/A754N/A
9/30/20191,229646N/A779N/A
6/30/20191,226630N/A758N/A
3/31/20191,222611N/A795N/A
12/31/20181,215582N/A698N/A
9/30/20181,203503N/A678N/A
6/30/20181,190480N/A666N/A
3/31/20181,176475N/A645N/A
12/31/20171,165457N/A703N/A
9/30/20171,156460N/A709N/A
6/30/20171,151459N/A705N/A
3/31/20171,149450N/A692N/A
12/31/20161,142441N/A693N/A
9/30/20161,129437N/A677N/A
6/30/20161,107415N/A661N/A
3/31/20161,083394N/A668N/A
12/31/20151,059375N/A670N/A
9/30/20151,043339N/A633N/A
6/30/20151,032342N/A646N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: VRSN's forecast earnings growth (5.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: VRSN's earnings (5.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16% per year).

High Growth Earnings: VRSN's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: VRSN's revenue (5.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: VRSN's revenue (5.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if VRSN's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/04 15:41
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

VeriSign, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Robert OliverBaird
Israel HernandezBarclays
Jaimin SoniBofA Global Research