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VRSNVeriSign, Inc.Sell5.2·$286.57+1.12%
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VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Stock Analysis

Temp Headwind edge

SellModerate Confidence

Technology · Software - Infrastructure

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $286.57 — A.R:R is negative (-1.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Product: .com and .net gTLD registries.

VeriSign operates the authoritative .com and .net domain name registries and two of the internet's thirteen root servers, providing critical DNS infrastructure enabling hundreds of billions of daily queries. Revenue is generated through annual registration fees paid by... Read more

$286.57+7.2% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#55 of 77 Software - Infrastructure
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield3.13%
IncomeYield1.14%Payout34.48%sustainable
Stop $272.75Target $306.23(resistance)A.R:R -1.4:1
Analyst target$306.25+6.9%4 analysts
$306.23our TP
$286.57price
$306.25mean
$265
$355

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $286.57 — A.R:R is negative (-1.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Product: .com and .net gTLD registries. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 44d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 23, 202644d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.1 in RISK_OFF)
High-quality business
Risks
Concentration risk — Product: .com and .net gTLD registries
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)31.4
P/E (Fwd)26.5
Mkt Cap$25.8B
EV/EBITDA23.1
Profit Mgn50.0%
ROE
Rev Growth6.6%
Beta0.69
Dividend1.14%
Rating analysts11

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.60bullish
IV52%elevated
Max Pain$150-47.7% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHProduct.com and .net gTLD registries
    10-K Item 1A: 'Substantially all of our revenues are derived from our operation of the .com gTLD... as well as our operation of the .net gTLD'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ps
0.0
Ev Ebitda
0.0
Peg Ratio
3.4
Analyst Target
4.0
Pe
4.2
Forward Pe
4.7
Forward P/E: 26.5xPEG: 3.56Expensive valuation

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
6.0
Rsi
7.8
Uptrend pullback (RSI 37) - buy opportunityVolume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.0<4.5A.R:R -1.4=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 44d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
37 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $281.19Resistance $312.48

Price Targets

$273
$306
A.Upside+6.9%
A.R:R-1.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-8.8% upside)
! momentum at 3.0 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-23 (44d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VRSN stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $286.57 — A.R:R is negative (-1.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Product: .com and .net gTLD registries. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $272.75. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the VRSN stock price target?

Take-profit target: $306.23 (+7.2% upside). Prior stop was $272.75. Stop-loss: $272.75.

What are the risks of investing in VRSN?

Concentration risk — Product: .com and .net gTLD registries; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8.

Is VRSN overvalued or undervalued?

VeriSign, Inc. trades at a P/E of 31.4 (forward 26.5). TrendMatrix value score: 3.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about VRSN?

11 analysts cover VRSN with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $306.

What does VeriSign, Inc. do?VeriSign operates the authoritative .com and .net domain name registries and two of the internet's thirteen root...

VeriSign operates the authoritative .com and .net domain name registries and two of the internet's thirteen root servers, providing critical DNS infrastructure enabling hundreds of billions of daily queries. Revenue is generated through annual registration fees paid by ICANN-accredited registrars; 928 employees as of December 31, 2025.

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