Verisign (VRSN) stock
Information Technology · Internet Services & Infrastructure
Verisign (VRSN) is an Internet Services & Infrastructure company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. As of October 23, 2026, VRSN closed at $300.32, a market capitalization of $26.94 billion, the 342nd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $1.73 billion in revenue (+6% year over year) and $1.07 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 32.9x trailing earnings and 27.4x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +21.3% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +6.9% a year
- 52-week range: $208.86 – $312.48
- Gross margin 88.6%, operating margin 68.6%
- Dividend yield: 1.08%
- FI Handbook report card: B across 9 metrics
- 60th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
VRSN price chart
1Y price change: +19.8% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRSN | +2.4% | +24.8% | +21.3% | +14.0% | +6.9% | +14.1% | +15.1% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1998.
VRSN key statistics
- Market cap
- $26.9B
- #342 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 32.9x
- Forward P/E
- 27.4x
- EPS (TTM)
- $9.13
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.7B
- +6%
- Free cash flow
- $1.1B
- Gross margin
- 88.6%
- Operating margin
- 68.6%
- Return on equity
- —
- Dividend yield
- 1.08%
- 52-week range
- $208.86 – $312.48
- Beta
- 0.69
- Price / sales
- 15.6x
- EV / EBITDA
- 23.4x
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
- 926
VRSN report card
BTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth5.7%C
- Gross margin88.6%A
- Operating margin68.6%A
- FCF margin61.6%A
- Return on equity——
- Net debt / EBITDA1.1xC
- Forward P/E27.4xC
- PEG ratio2.2xD
- Shareholder yield4.4%B
- Share count change / yr-4.0%A
VeriSign financials
Revenue went from $1.1B in fiscal 2016 to $1.7B in fiscal 2025, growing 4.2% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.7B |
| Gross profit | $943.9M | $971.8M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.5B |
| Operating income | $686.6M | $707.7M | $767.4M | $806.1M | $824.2M | $866.8M | $943.1M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| Net income | $440.6M | $457.2M | $582.5M | $612.3M | $814.9M | $784.8M | $673.8M | $817.6M | $785.7M | $825.7M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.42 | $3.68 | $4.75 | $5.15 | $7.07 | $7.00 | $6.24 | — | — | — |
| Free cash flow | $666.4M | $653.3M | $660.8M | $713.6M | $686.8M | $754.2M | $803.7M | $808.0M | $874.5M | $1.1B |
| Buybacks | $662.5M | $621.2M | $638.2M | $782.6M | $777.5M | $722.6M | $1.0B | $901.4M | $1.2B | $881.6M |
| Dividends paid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0 | $0 | $215.2M |
| Diluted shares | 128.8M | 124.2M | 122.7M | 119.0M | 115.3M | 112.2M | 108.0M | 103.5M | 98.2M | 93.8M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into VRSN?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $28.3B and $1.1B of trailing free cash flow, VeriSign needs to grow free cash flow about 17.7% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 9.2% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 48.1x vs. median 31.1x (10th–90th percentile 17.0x–44.4x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
VRSN dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.08%
- Annual dividend
- $3.24
- Years of increases
- —
- 5-yr dividend growth
- —
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 34%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
VRSN analyst price targets
5 analysts' average 12-month target is $336.40 (+12% vs. $300.32). Targets range from $290.00 to $380.00. 60% rate it a buy.
VRSN earnings
Next report: February 4, 2027.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | $2.42 | $2.35 | -2.7% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $2.35 | $2.38 | +1.1% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $2.25 | $2.34 | +4.2% |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $2.29 | $2.23 | -2.4% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $2.24 | $2.27 | +1.3% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $2.20 | $2.21 | +0.6% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $2.09 | $2.10 | +0.5% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $2.01 | $2.00 | -0.5% |
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VRSN news
- What VeriSign (VRSN) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call · Oct 22, 2026
- DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 411.6 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Third Quarter of 2026 · Oct 22, 2026
- VeriSign falls on third quarter earnings miss · Oct 22, 2026
- VeriSign (VRSN) Lags Q3 Earnings Estimates · Oct 22, 2026
- VeriSign: Q3 Earnings Snapshot · Oct 22, 2026
VRSN stock FAQ
What is VRSN's market cap?
Verisign's market capitalization is $26.94 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 342nd in the S&P 500.
What is VRSN's P/E ratio?
VRSN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.9x and a forward P/E of 27.4x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 31.1x.
Does VRSN pay a dividend?
Yes. Verisign pays $3.24 per share a year, a 1.08% yield.
How much has VRSN stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, VRSN returned +21.3% over one year, +6.9% a year over five years, +14.1% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is VRSN stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Verisign must grow free cash flow about 18% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 9% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the VRSN price target?
5 analysts cover VRSN with an average 12-month price target of $336.40, +12% from the current price. 60% of them rate it a buy.
When does VRSN report earnings?
Verisign is expected to report earnings on February 4, 2027.
How many employees does Verisign have?
Verisign has about 926 full-time employees, or $1.9 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology