VRSN Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.59%
Last Quarter
$2.27
Past Year
$8.58
Growth Past 5yrs
9.22%
Next Quarter
$2.35
Estimate Next Year
$11.64
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$305.00
26.57% Upside
Mean Price Target
$280.25
16.3% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$270.00
12.05% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
VRSN Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, VRSN (NYSE: VRSN) reported an actual EPS of $2.27 for the quarter ending on Oct 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.27, resulting in a 0.00% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 24, 2025), VRSN recorded an actual EPS of $2.21 with a 0.45% surprise. See VRSN's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
VRSN has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 23, 2025 showing a 0.00% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 24, 2025 recorded a 0.45% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 2.21 | 2.2 | +0.45% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 2.1 | 2.11 | -0.47% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 2.07 | 2.01 | +2.99% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 2.01 | 1.93 | +4.15% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VRSN stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given VRSN stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 4 analysts have given their ratings
to VRSN out of which
2 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$280.25 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 16.3% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for VRSN highest price target?
Analysts suggest VRSN's stock price would rise to a high of $305.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for VRSN over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the VRSN stock price could move to $270.00.
What is the average target price for VRSN?
VRSN stock has an average analyst estimate of $280.25.
At its current price, how far is VRSN from its average target price?
VRSN shares are currently trading 16.3% above this price target.
What were VRSN’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.27 versus consensus estimates of $2.27, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.07.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
VRSN's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.35 and $11.64 for the whole year.
What has VRSN's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.59% EPS growth for VRSN in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 9.22% in the past five years.