VeriSign, Inc. VRSN

287.25 (4.63) (1.59%) as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$26.4B
P/E
31.1×
Indexes indicate stock being part of an index,
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years,
Insider Buys alert about insiders buying in the last 12 month

Insider Decisions

Total buys 0.02
Total sells 36.84
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 —
Sell 5 5 4 4 2 3 3 — 7 8 6 6
Insider Ownership 1.34%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 26,360.00
Revenue 1,707.90
Net Income 850.00
Free Cash Flow 1,066.10
Net Debt 1,300.30
Current Ratio 0.59
Debt/Equity (1.04)
P/E ratio 31.12
P/S ratio 15.27
P/B ratio 0.00
Past 5Y EPS Growth 9.22%
This Y EPS Growth 11.12%
Next Y EPS Growth 13.42%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 12.82%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 2.97
0.81
0.81
0.81
2025 2.31
0.77
0.77
0.77
2024 Powerpack
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
2017 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 926 600 581 1,034
Receivables — — — —
Inventory — — — —
Other 62 64 72 88
988 664 653 1,122
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 257 258 298 265
ST’ Debt — 300 — 549
Other — — — —
1,189 1,531 1,333 1,899
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 4.57% 5.54% 5.15%
Cash Flow 5.00% 8.36% 9.50%
Earnings 8.21% 0.26% 7.01%
Book Value 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 429 435 — — —
’25 402 410 419 425 1,657
’24 384 387 391 395 1,557
’23 364 372 376 380 1,493
’22 347 352 357 369 1,425
’21 324 329 334 340 1,328
’20 313 314 318 320 1,265
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 272 232 — — —
’25 291 203 308 290 1,091
’24 257 160 253 232 903
’23 259 145 245 204 854
’22 207 145 262 217 831
’21 198 143 260 206 807
’20 180 215 140 195 730
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 265 213 — — —
’25 286 195 303 285 1,068
’24 254 151 248 222 875
’23 253 139 217 199 808
’22 201 139 255 209 804
’21 192 125 245 193 754
’20 169 204 125 189 687
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2.34 2.38 — — —
’25 2.10 2.21 2.27 2.23 8.81
’24 1.92 2.01 2.07 2.00 8.00
’23 1.70 1.79 1.83 2.60 7.90
’22 1.43 1.54 1.58 1.70 6.24
’21 1.33 1.31 1.40 2.97 7.00
’20 2.86 1.32 1.49 1.38 7.07
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

2.6
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
70.26 76.45 105.40 142.37 148.77 184.60 155.25 188.44 167.05 203.66

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
91.99 118.28 176.76 221.78 221.30 257.03 253.89 229.72 209.61 310.60
High Price
990 952 900 872 909 904 917 908 932 928
Employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
Revenue/Emp
1,142 1,165 1,215 1,232 1,265 1,328 1,425 1,493 1,557 1,657
Revenue
82.64% 83.41% 84.19% 85.35% 85.76% 85.55% 85.91% 86.79% 87.71% 88.15%
Gross Margin
581 599 730 759 750 782 880 977 1,022 1,069
EBT
50.88% 51.41% 60.04% 61.61% 59.30% 58.92% 61.77% 65.40% 65.62% 64.50%
EBT Margin
441 457 582 612 815 785 674 818 786 826
Net Income
66 35 30 46 46 48 39 16 16 20
Depreciation
10.67 11.61 10.71 10.39 10.99 11.85 13.21 14.44 15.88 17.72
Revenue/Sh
4.12 4.56 5.13 5.17 7.08 7.01 6.24 7.91 8.01 8.83
Earnings/Sh
6.48 7.00 6.15 6.36 6.34 7.21 7.70 8.26 9.20 11.67
Cash Flow/Sh
(1.58) (0.49) (0.33) (0.34) (0.38) (0.47) (0.25) (0.44) (0.29) (0.24)
Capex/Sh
4.89 6.51 5.82 6.02 5.97 6.73 7.45 7.81 8.91 11.43
Free CF/Sh
(11.22) (12.56) (12.21) (12.57) (12.08) (11.25) (14.48) (15.29) (19.96) (23.04)
Book Value/Sh
107 100 113 119 115 112 108 103 98 94
Shares
18.76 24.01 28.79 37.27 30.65 36.16 32.31 25.45 25.84 27.51
PE Ratio
7.24 9.43 13.85 18.54 19.69 21.41 15.29 13.96 13.04 13.71
PS Ratio
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
PB Ratio
7.30 9.42 14.79 19.01 20.18 21.85 15.86 14.54 13.80 14.62
EV/Sales
12.52 16.80 27.20 32.81 37.18 38.47 28.12 26.87 24.58 22.67
EV/FCF
693 703 698 754 730 807 831 854 903 1,091
Op' Cash Flow
(170) (49) (37) (40) (43) (53) (27) (46) (28) (23)
Capex
523 653 661 714 687 754 804 808 875 1,068
FCF
320 886 369 313 229 195 (78) (200) (867) (681)
Working Cap'
1,867 2,410 1,785 1,793 1,790 1,786 1,788 1,790 1,792 1,788
Total Debt
69 (5) 515 575 623 580 808 864 1,192 1,208
Net Debt
(1,201) (1,260) (1,385) (1,490) (1,390) (1,260) (1,562) (1,581) (1,958) (2,154)
Sh' Equity
18.78% 17.33% 23.99% 32.50% 45.01% 41.85% 36.25% 46.96% 49.80% 60.44%
ROA
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
ROIC
(38.81%) (37.16%) (44.03%) (42.59%) (56.58%) (59.21%) (47.74%) (52.02%) (44.40%) (40.16%)
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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VRSN metrics, ten years each

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) key facts

  • VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is a Software Infrastructure company in the Technology sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • VeriSign, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $1.7 billion, up 6.37% from fiscal 2024.
  • Net income was $825.7 million, or $8.83 per share (basic), a net margin of 49.8%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, VRSN traded at $287.25, a market capitalization of $26.4 billion.
  • At that price the stock trades at 31.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 15.3× sales.
  • Return on equity was −40.2% and debt-to-equity -1.04.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Latest News

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21 Sep

3

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), based in Reston, VA, runs the .com and .net registries and operates root servers, giving it a dominant position in internet infrastructure. Valued around $27.4 billion, it remains a large-cap stock in the software infrastructure space. In recent trading it trimmed from a 52-week high but has risen about 15% in the last three months and roughly 25.3% year-to-date, outperforming the Dow in YTD terms though trailing in the past year. Long-term performance has outpaced the Dow on a YTD basis, but over the past 52 weeks it has underperformed the index. The bull case rests on solid net margins (>50%), generous buybacks, and a trusted platform, with Wall Street citing a consensus Strong Buy and a target around $334.25—a roughly 9% upside. Risks include growth moderation in core registries as new website creation slows, higher IT/security spend constraining margins, and reliance on a single service beyond upcoming wholesale-price moves. Growth moderation in core registries and higher IT/security spending pressure margins, offset by strong profitability, aggressive buybacks, and a bullish analyst outlook.

1 Sep

3

Wedbush sees multiple catalysts for VeriSign (VRSN) extending into 2027. Analyst note flags long-term growth drivers likely to moderately lift investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

14 Aug

3

Analysts recommend buying Verisign (VRSN) and holding Donnelley Financial in the software and services sector. Buy rating on Verisign may lift near-term investor sentiment and share price.

24 Jul

4

VeriSign reported record domain registrations in Q2 2026 alongside strong performance metrics during its earnings call. Record domain registrations signal robust core business growth with potential to lift revenue trajectory and investor outlook.

3 transcript

VeriSign, Inc. released Q2 2026 earnings call results covering financial performance, revenue figures, and operational highlights. Quarterly earnings data can moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term valuation without altering long-term strategy.

23 Jul

3 transcript

VeriSign reported Q2 revenue of $372 million, up 5% year-over-year, with EPS at $2.00 and 1.4 million new domain registrations; management raised full-year guidance and noted steady demand for .com/.net domains plus cybersecurity growth. Quarterly earnings updates deliver financial metrics and guidance that typically produce moderate short-term effects on valuation without fundamentally shifting long-term strategy.

3

Verisign reported second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly results disclosure supplies updated financial metrics that shape near-term valuation and sentiment.

22 Jul

3

Verisign announces delegation of the .web top-level domain. Delegation of .web expands Verisign TLD operations with added revenue potential.

6 Jul

4

VeriSign controls the Internet's domain name system but faces AI-driven disruption risks and an imminent major contract renewal that could reshape its operations and market position. AI disruption and contract renewal represent major strategic and competitive shifts likely to alter VeriSign's trajectory and investor outlook.

26 Apr

4

VeriSign (VRSN) reported strong Q1 results, raised full-year guidance, and announced dividend news, potentially altering the previous bull case. Strong Q1 results, higher guidance, and dividend initiation signal significant positive shifts in financial performance and investor sentiment.

24 Apr

4

VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) delivered strong revenue growth and record domain registrations in Q1 2026 earnings call, highlighting robust financial performance and operational strength. Strong Q1 2026 revenue growth and record domain registrations represent significant positive financial momentum likely to enhance VeriSign's market performance and investor confidence.

3

VeriSign, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, revenue growth, and future outlook. Q1 earnings call summary reveals financial performance and guidance influencing investor sentiment and short-term market trajectory.

23 Apr

4 transcript

VeriSign (VRSN) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, revenue growth, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Earnings transcripts disclose quarterly financials and guidance that significantly influence stock price and investor expectations.

4

VeriSign (VRSN) beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Topping Q1 earnings and revenue estimates boosts investor sentiment and signals strong financial performance.

4

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings releases directly shape investor sentiment, stock price movements, and assessments of future financial trajectory.

3

VeriSign reported Q1 revenue of $387.4 million, up 6.1% year-over-year and beating estimates. Net income rose to $178.4 million with EPS of $1.93. .Com and .net domain names increased 0.9% to 170.1 million. Full-year revenue guidance held at $1.57-1.59 billion. Company repurchased $201 million in shares and emphasized stable growth outlook. Q1 earnings beat estimates and reaffirmed annual guidance, providing moderate boost to financial performance and investor sentiment without major strategic shifts.

11 Apr

3

Warren Buffett owns nearly 10% of VeriSign (VRSN), sparking debate on whether investors should follow his investment lead amid analysis of the company's .com domain registry monopoly, steady cash flows, and high valuation. Buffett's large stake provides moderate boost to investor sentiment but lacks transformative impact on VeriSign's core operations or competitive position.

3 Apr

3

VeriSign (VRSN) valuation assessed after recent share price surge amid ongoing governance concerns. Governance concerns introduce moderate uncertainty to valuation and investor sentiment despite recent share gains.

1 Apr

3

VeriSign's Q1 2026 earnings expected to show stable .com domain revenue growth amid pricing caps, operational efficiencies, and competitive dynamics in domain registry market. Pre-earnings previews moderately influence investor expectations on financial performance ahead of results.

1 Mar

4

Recent trading in VeriSign (VRSN) stock highlights legal risks, prompting a fresh valuation assessment amid concerns over potential impacts on the company's operations and market position. Legal risks spotlighted by recent trading could significantly alter VeriSign's valuation trajectory and investor sentiment.

26 Feb

3

Warren Buffett avoided tech stocks for 60 years but bought VeriSign (VRSN) shares as his final move as Berkshire Hathaway CEO. Buffett's endorsement boosts VeriSign investor sentiment and short-term market performance without altering core operations.

8 Feb

3

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) has released its full-year financial results, prompting analysts to update their forecasts for the company. The results indicate a performance that may influence investor sentiment and expectations moving forward. The updated forecasts from analysts suggest a moderately noticeable influence on VeriSign's financial performance and market positioning.

6 Feb

4 transcript

VeriSign, Inc. reported its Q4 earnings, highlighting strong performance in domain name registrations and revenue growth. The company emphasized its strategic initiatives to enhance security services and expand its market presence. Management provided insights into future growth opportunities and ongoing investments in technology to maintain competitive advantages. Overall, the earnings call reflected a positive outlook for the company's financial health and operational strategies. Significant strategic initiatives and growth opportunities were outlined that could alter the company's trajectory.

4

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) reported strong revenue growth in Q4 2025, highlighting significant increases in both domain name registrations and renewal rates. The company also announced enhanced shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting its commitment to returning value to investors. Management expressed optimism about future growth driven by ongoing demand for internet infrastructure services. Strong revenue growth and increased shareholder returns indicate a significant positive shift in the company's financial health and market position.

3

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has experienced recent softness in its share price, prompting a valuation check. The company's stock has shown mixed momentum, raising questions about its future performance and market position. Analysts are evaluating the implications of these trends on VeriSign's financial health and competitive landscape. Mixed momentum and share price softness may moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.

5 Feb

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VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) reported its Q4 2025 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational updates. The company experienced growth in domain name registrations and revenue, driven by increased demand for internet infrastructure services. Management provided insights into future strategies and market trends, emphasizing ongoing investments in technology and customer support. The earnings call also addressed competitive positioning and regulatory considerations impacting the business landscape. Significant growth in domain registrations and strategic investments indicate a strong potential for future performance.

4

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, highlighting revenue growth and increased net income. The company experienced a rise in domain name registrations and continued to expand its services in the digital infrastructure sector. Management expressed optimism about future growth prospects and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Significant revenue growth and strategic initiatives indicate a strong potential for future performance.

3

At the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, the total number of domain name registrations reached 386.9 million, according to DNIB.com. This figure reflects ongoing growth in the domain registration market, indicating a robust demand for online presence and digital assets. The increase in domain registrations may moderately influence VeriSign's financial performance and competitive positioning.

3

VeriSign, Inc. reported its Q4 earnings, showcasing a steady performance with a slight increase in revenue and net income compared to the previous quarter. The company highlighted its ongoing commitment to enhancing its domain name services and security solutions. Analysts noted that the results align with market expectations, reflecting the company's stable position in the domain registration and internet infrastructure sectors. Future growth is anticipated as VeriSign continues to innovate and adapt to changing market demands. The earnings report indicates stable performance but does not suggest significant changes that would alter the company's trajectory.

31 Jan

4

JPMorgan has raised its price target for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) as trends in domain registrations show improvement. The bank's analysts noted a positive shift in the domain market, which could enhance VeriSign's revenue potential. This adjustment reflects growing confidence in the company's future performance amid favorable market conditions. Improved domain trends are likely to significantly impact VeriSign's revenue and market position.

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