VeriSign price target raised to $320 from $295 at Citi
Citi analyst Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis raised the firm’s price target on VeriSign (VRSN) to $320 from $295 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Fiscal Year: January - December
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $26.89B. As of May 13, 2026, the stock is trading at $295.14 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. VeriSign, Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 31.58, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. VeriSign, Inc. also offers a dividend yield of 1.1%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for VeriSign, Inc. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for VeriSign, Inc. is 25.59, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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VeriSign, Inc. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $26.89B and a competitive P/E ratio of 31.58. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether VeriSign, Inc. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Citi analyst Jamesmichael Sherman-Lewis raised the firm’s price target on VeriSign (VRSN) to $320 from $295 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today announced that, according to the latest Doma...
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Reports Q1 revenue $428.9M, consensus $426.9M. Verisign (VRSN) ended the first quarter of 2026 with 176.1 million .com and .net domain name registrations in the domain name base, a 3.7…
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today reported financial results for the first qua...
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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today announced that, according to the latest Doma...
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Verisign’s (VRSN) Board of Directors approved a 5.2% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.81 per share of Verisign’s outstanding common stock to stockholders of record as of the close…
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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, today announced that its live earnings teleconfere...
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Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 953.00M | Analyst x1 | |
| 2027 | 1,050.00M | 10.18% | Analyst x1 |
| 2028 | 1,083.68M | 3.21% | Est @3.2% |
| 2029 | 1,117.23M | 3.10% | Est @3.1% |
| 2030 | 1,148.82M | 2.83% | Est @2.8% |
| 2031 | 1,180.70M | 2.77% | Est @2.8% |
| 2032 | 1,213.03M | 2.74% | Est @2.7% |
| 2033 | 1,245.96M | 2.72% | Est @2.7% |
| 2034 | 1,277.27M | 2.51% | Est @2.5% |
| 2035 | 1,309.28M | 2.51% | Est @2.5% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 874.50M | 1.00 | 874.50M |
| 2025A | 1.07B | 1.00 | 1.07B |
| 2026E | 953.00M | 1.08 | 880.38M |
| 2027E | 1.05B | 1.17 | 896.07M |
| 2028E | 1.08B | 1.27 | 854.34M |
| 2029E | 1.12B | 1.37 | 813.67M |
| 2030E | 1.15B | 1.49 | 772.91M |
| 2031E | 1.18B | 1.61 | 733.83M |
| 2032E | 1.21B | 1.74 | 696.46M |
| 2033E | 1.25B | 1.89 | 660.86M |
| 2034E | 1.28B | 2.04 | 625.84M |
| 2035E | 1.31B | 2.21 | 592.63M |
| Terminal | 23.34B | 2.21 | 10.57B |
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