VRSN Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of VRSN?

Mr. Scott T. SchnellSenior Vice President & Executive Strategic AdvisorMs. Ellen PetrocciSenior Vice President of HRMr. Todd B. StrubbePres & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Thomas C. IndelicartoExecutive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Mr. D. James BidzosExecutive Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Patrick S. KaneSenior Vice President of Naming & Registry ServicesMr. George E. Kilguss IIIExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerDr. Burt Kaliski Jr.Senior Vice President & Chief Technology OfficerMr. David AtchleyVice President, Treasury & Investor RelationsMr. Danny R. McPhersonExecutive Vice President of Engineering & Operations and Chief Security OfficerMs. Christine LentzSenior Vice President of Corporation Services & ComplianceMr. Ebrahim KeshavarzSenior Vice President of Marketing, Product & Channel Management

NASDAQ : VRSN

VeriSign

$294.56

2.03+0.69%

At Close 4:00 PM

55.89

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Stock Price Today

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) stock surged +0.69%, trading at $294.56 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $292.53. The stock opened at $294.34, fluctuating between $291.76 and $296.15 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

292.53

Prev. Close

26.63B

Market Cap

291.76

Day Low

32.55

P/E Ratio

9.05

EPS (TTM)

7.94

Cash Flow per Share

294.34

Open

90.4M

Number of Shares

296.1499

Day High

99.06%

Free Float in %

-15.53

Book Value

532.03K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Aug 07, 2026	294.32	296.15	291.76	294.56	542.2K
Aug 06, 2026	293.82	297.97	289.57	292.53	515.96K
Aug 05, 2026	302.13	302.60	292.37	293.41	1.05M
Aug 04, 2026	294.65	300.62	293.29	299.20	821.26K
Aug 03, 2026	292.20	303.00	289.51	298.89	858.72K
Jul 31, 2026	283.66	294.12	280.35	290.02	1.1M
Jul 30, 2026	282.26	288.40	278.96	286.58	736.98K
Jul 29, 2026	282.98	295.36	282.98	290.92	862.43K
Jul 28, 2026	280.73	284.35	278.16	281.15	714.13K
Jul 27, 2026	284.79	284.80	272.92	274.82	819.55K
Jul 24, 2026	263.82	280.45	256.83	280.00	2.09M
Jul 23, 2026	263.23	266.00	255.21	261.58	1.1M
Jul 22, 2026	269.05	269.05	260.15	262.59	760.24K
Jul 21, 2026	274.21	276.94	265.06	266.15	1.09M
Jul 20, 2026	277.66	280.59	275.53	277.61	680.83K
Jul 17, 2026	273.60	278.90	273.19	277.66	648.08K
Jul 16, 2026	275.05	278.51	269.80	275.22	704.88K
Jul 15, 2026	268.61	271.77	266.93	270.52	830.87K
Jul 14, 2026	266.17	270.49	265.16	268.85	509.32K
Jul 13, 2026	272.00	273.44	269.27	270.31	457.44K

Contact Details

Reston, VA 20190

United States

https://www.verisign.com 703 948 3200

About Company

VeriSign, Inc., along with its affiliates, provides fundamental internet infrastructure and domain name registration services, which enable global web navigation across numerous recognized online addresses. The company plays a crucial role in upholding the security, stability, and resilience of internet systems and services. This includes its function as the root zone maintainer, operating two of the thirteen internet root servers globally, and delivering essential registration and authoritative lookup services for the widely used .com and .net domains, which are vital for worldwide online commerce. Beyond these, VeriSign also manages the underlying technical systems for several other top-level domains, such as .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name. Its operational scope further encompasses distributed server management, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and ensuring data integrity. Established in 1995, VeriSign, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia.

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Company Overview

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) closed at $294.56 USD, gaining $2.03 (0.69%) from the previous close of $292.53. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $208.86 and $312.48. With a market capitalization of about $26.63 billion, VeriSign, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.71). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 843.16 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Reston, VA, VeriSign, Inc. operates in the Technology sector and the Software - Infrastructure industry. Led by CEO D. James Bidzos, the company employs approximately 928 people and listed since January 30, 1998. VeriSign, Inc., along with its affiliates, provides fundamental internet infrastructure and domain name registration services, which enable global web navigation across numerous recognized online addresses.

Technical Performance

VRSN has shown mixed momentum, losing -0.22% over the past week and -6.3% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 2.13%. Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 -0.22%, SMA50 -5.46%, SMA200 -14.09%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 47.09 (neutral), while the ATR of 7.09 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -27.47% below its high and over 7.87% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 810.48 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 827.82 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

VeriSign, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 31.75, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 15.51 and a price-to-book ratio of -11.8 indicating negative book value, which may reflect financial stress. The P/FCF stands at 24.85, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

VeriSign, Inc. last paid a dividend of 3.16 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $292.96. This means the shares are trading near this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

VeriSign, Inc. generated EPS of $8.81 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 4.49%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 9.68% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.38. The next quarter is forecast at $2.30. Next year's EPS is expected at $11.64. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 3 Strong Buy ratings, 3 Buy ratings, 5 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $355.00 to $270.00. The high target offers 20.52% upside. The low target suggests -8.34% downside. The mean target is $303.18. This offers 2.93% upside. VeriSign, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended July 23, 2026, missed forecasts by -1.65%. The prior quarter beat by 1.74%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -0.47% in April 24, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

VeriSign, Inc. has 90.40 million shares outstanding. The public float is 89.72 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.04% of float. This equals 1.83 million shares. The short ratio is 2.17 days. Institutional investors hold 100.34% of the float. Insiders own 10.62%. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC holds 8.99 million shares, BIDZOS D JAMES has 409.64 thousand shares and STRUBBE TODD B has 111.55 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 14.76 thousand shares across 23 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, VeriSign generated $1.49B in revenue, or $14.43 per share. Gross margin was 86.79%, operating margin 67.01%, and net profit margin 54.76%. Returns are negative, with ROA at 46.75% and ROE at -51.71%.
On valuation metrics, VeriSign trades at a P/E of 31.75, P/S of 15.51 and P/B of -11.80. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.59 and quick ratio of 0.59. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -485.82 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is -1.04, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.47.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, VeriSign posted revenue of $1.49B, down slightly from $1.42B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.30B (margin 86.79%). Operating income was $1.00B (margin 67.0%). Net income was$817.60M (EPS $7.91).
The company ended the quarter with $926.40M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.80B, and net debt of $1.56B. Total assets were $1.75B, with equity of - $1.58B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $853.80M, free cash flow of $808.00M, and capital expenditures of - $45.80M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that VeriSign, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 8.47%, with price expected at $319.51 by August 21, 2026, within a range of $312.52 to $326.78 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 70.07%, reaching $500.96 by November 04, 2026, with a range of $477.63 to $531.79. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 11.7%, with price at $329.03 by August 06, 2027, within a range of $320.09 to $340.08.

Key Takeaways

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) shares are flat 2.13% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows VeriSign, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 31.75. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Outperform territory and a mean price target of $207.24, suggesting -29.64% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (8.47% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (70.07% over three months), and a longer-term gain (11.7% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) stock price?

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) stock price is $294.56 in the last trading session. During the trading session, VRSN stock reached the peak price of $296.15 while $291.76 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in VRSN stock occurred in the recent session was 0.69% while the dollar amount for the price change in VRSN stock was $2.03.

VRSN's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed VRSN is part of Software - Infrastructure industry that operates in the broader Technology sector. VeriSign, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of VRSN?

Mr. Scott T. Schnell
Senior Vice President & Executive Strategic Advisor
Ms. Ellen Petrocci
Senior Vice President of HR
Mr. Todd B. Strubbe
Pres & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Thomas C. Indelicarto
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. D. James Bidzos
Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Patrick S. Kane
Senior Vice President of Naming & Registry Services
Mr. George E. Kilguss III
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Burt Kaliski Jr.
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. David Atchley
Vice President, Treasury & Investor Relations
Mr. Danny R. McPherson
Executive Vice President of Engineering & Operations and Chief Security Officer
Ms. Christine Lentz
Senior Vice President of Corporation Services & Compliance
Mr. Ebrahim Keshavarz
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Product & Channel Management

How VRSN did perform over past 52-week?

VRSN's closing price is 41.03% higher than its 52-week low of $208.86 where as its distance from 52-week high of $312.48 is -5.74%.

How many employees does VRSN have?

Number of VRSN employees currently stands at 928.

Link for VRSN official website?

Official Website of VRSN is: https://www.verisign.com

How do I contact VRSN?

VRSN could be contacted at phone 703 948 3200 and can also be accessed through its website. VRSN operates from 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190, United States.

How many shares of VRSN are traded daily?

VRSN stock volume for the day was 532.03K shares. The average number of VRSN shares traded daily for last 3 months was 843.16K.

What is the market cap of VRSN currently?

The market value of VRSN currently stands at $26.63B with its latest stock price at $294.56 and 90.4M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	928
Beta	0.71
Sales or Revenue	$1.49B
5Y Sales Change%	0.457%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Technology
Industry	Software - Infrastructure

VRSN Company Profile and Key Details

VeriSign

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Shareholding & Insider Activity

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Financial & Profitability Overview

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Earnings & Analyst Outlook

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