VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)
VRSN stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering VeriSign, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $324.40 — +12.9% versus the last price of $287.25. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
VRSN historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in VRSN.
VRSN annual returns by year
Congress trading in VRSN
8 members of Congress have disclosed trading VRSN — 7 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $96,000. Most recent disclosure: Dec 19, 2025.
See who in Congress traded VRSN →Insider activity in VRSN
VRSN's own executives and directors have made 2 open-market purchases ($5,671) and 74 sales ($13.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Sep 22, 2026.
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | Sell | $239,960 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | Sell | $60,500 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | Sell | $120,665 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | Sell | $183,421 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bidzos D James | Exec. Chairman, Pres, & CEO | Sell | $61,327 |
About VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services that enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names worldwide. The company provides 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. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
VRSN Key Statistics
VRSN in plain English
- P/E ratio (31.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of VRSN's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- Profit margin (49.77%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.13%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
VRSN stock: frequently asked questions
What is VeriSign, Inc.'s stock price today?
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) last traded at $287.25 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $208.86 and $312.48.
Is VRSN stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on VRSN is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $324.40 — about +12.9% versus the current price of $287.25. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in VRSN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in VeriSign, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,738 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 274%, or 14.1% per year.
Does VRSN pay a dividend?
Yes. VeriSign, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.13% per year at today's share price.
What is VRSN's P/E ratio?
VRSN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.2, and 26.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade VRSN stock?
Yes — 8 members of Congress have disclosed trades in VRSN under the STOCK Act, totaling 7 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $96,000.
What is VeriSign, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
VeriSign, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol VRSN on the NASDAQ.
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