VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
VRSN price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedVRSN is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $303.74
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $211.49–$310.00
- Market cap
- $27.5B
- From 52-week high
- -2.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 90.4M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #96 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
VeriSign, Inc. is a company that operates the .com and .net domain registries, managing the infrastructure that enables domain name registration and operation for millions of websites globally. The company provides registry services and internet infrastructure solutions primarily across North America and internationally.
VRSN currently ranks #96 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $27.5B
- P/E (trailing)
- 33x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.71B
- Net margin
- 49.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- $9.22
- Gross margin
- 88.5%
- Debt / equity
- 0.00
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 5.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 90.4M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 51 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $291.40
- 200-day average
- $268.61
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $3.20 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.05%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-19
- Last payment date
- 2026-08-27
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+0.8%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+4.0%)
2025-12 ▼ miss (-2.6%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+1.3%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+0.5%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+0.5%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-0.5%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+3.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 3 buy · 2 hold · 0 sell (5 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $324
- Target vs last price
- +6.7%
What our data shows for VRSN
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for VRSN, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $211.49–$310.00.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 51.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for VRSN
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent VRSN news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for VRSN is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- VRSN Maintained by Wedbush -- Price Target Raised to $351 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Wedbush's decision to raise its price target on VRSN to 351 dollars while maintaining its rating suggests analyst confidence in the company's fundamentals, which aligns with TickrTrends' assessment that the stock is fairly valued at current levels. For valuation-focused investors, the maintenance of the rating alongside the target increase indicates the analyst views upside potential as incremental rather than transformative, consistent with a fairly valued positioning in the technology sector. Investors should monitor whether the stock moves toward this 351 dollar target, as convergence would suggest the market is pricing in the analyst's expectations. - VeriSign: A Recovering Domain Base Adds Weight To The Pricing Engine (NASDAQ:VRSN) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-17)
TickrTrends take: VeriSign's domain base recovery represents a fundamental operational improvement that supports its current fairly valued assessment within the Technology sector. For valuation-focused readers, the key consideration is whether this domain growth translates into sustained revenue expansion that justifies current pricing, particularly given the company's role as the infrastructure operator for the dot-com registry. Monitoring the rate at which this recovered domain base converts into pricing power and margin expansion will be critical to determining whether the fairly valued verdict holds as conditions evolve. - VeriSign Looks Too Expensive Despite Its Monopoly (NASDAQ:VRSN) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: VeriSign operates a critical infrastructure monopoly in domain name registry services, which typically commands premium valuations, yet current market pricing suggests the company may not offer sufficient margin of safety at present levels according to TickrTrends' fairly valued assessment. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company's pricing power in its protected market can justify current expectations, or whether a more attractive entry point may emerge. The tension between VRSN's competitive moat and its current valuation warrants ongoing attention from those seeking quality businesses at reasonable prices.
More VRSN news
- Is VeriSign Stock Underperforming the Dow? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-21)
- VeriSign Inc (VRSN): GF Score of 93 Signals Strong Outperformance Potential (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-15)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — VRSN's sector discount rank declined this week, moving from position 122 to position 129 among Technology sector companies, indicating a relative shift in its valuation positioning within the peer group. The stock maintains a Fairly valued assessment according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — VRSN's technical indicators shifted this week as the Relative Strength Index moved from overbought territory into the neutral zone. The stock remains fairly valued according to current valuation metrics within the Technology sector. This moderation in momentum represents a notable technical adjustment for the company.
- 2026-09-21 — VRSN's relative strength index moved from the neutral zone into overbought territory this week, indicating that the stock has experienced upward momentum. The technology sector company remains rated as fairly valued according to current valuation metrics. This shift in the RSI zone suggests increased buying pressure over the past seven days.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is VRSN stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), VRSN is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is VRSN's TickrTrends verdict?
VRSN's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does VRSN compare to other Technology stocks?
VRSN ranks #96 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is VRSN overbought or oversold?
VRSN's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does VRSN pay a dividend?
Yes. VRSN paid $3.20 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.05% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-19.
Does VRSN usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters VRSN beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about VRSN?
Of 5 analysts covering VRSN, 3 rate it a buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $324 (+6.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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