VERISIGN INC (VRSN) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:VRSN • US92343E1029
235.42 USD
+7.37 (+3.23%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
235.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:00:02 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for VERISIGN INC (VRSN).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$286.39
+ 21.65% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 22, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.28
Revenue Estimate432.66M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
80.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$286.39
Upside
+ 21.65%
From current price of $235.42 to mean target of $286.39, Based on 11 analyst forecasts
Low
$259.90
Median
$285.60
High
$320.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-8.30%
3 Months
-5.51%
Price Target Summary
11 analysts have analysed VRSN and the average price target is 286.39 USD. This implies a price increase of 21.65% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 235.42.
The average price target has been revised downward by 5.51% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
80.00%
VRSN was analyzed by 11 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 80. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about VRSN.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
VRSN was analyzed by 11 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-06 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-28 | JP Morgan | Initiate | Neutral |
| 2025-07-01 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-25 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-01 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-04 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-01-03 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-12-09 | Baird | Upgrade | Neutral -> Outperform |
| 2024-06-27 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-04-26 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-04-02 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-02-12 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2023-07-25 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2023-07-24 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2023-07-11 | Baird | Downgrade | Outperform -> Neutral |
| 2023-02-13 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy |
| 2022-12-15 | Baird | Upgrade | Neutral -> Outperform |
| 2022-12-13 | Citigroup | Initiate | Buy |
| 2022-04-29 | Baird | Downgrade | Outperform -> Neutral |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 22, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.28
Revenue Estimate432.66M
Revenue Q2Q7.55%
EPS Q2Q8.75%
Number of Analysts6
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.49%
Revenue (3 Months)
-0.29%
EPS (1 Month)
-1.32%
EPS (3 Months)
-1.32%
Next Earnings Summary
VRSN is expected to report earnings on 4/22/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 2.28 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 432.66M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 0.29% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 1.493B 4.79% | 1.557B 4.31% | 1.657B 6.37% | 1.766B 6.60% | 1.876B 6.23% | 1.998B 6.50% | 2.168B 8.51% | 2.312B 6.64% | 2.502B 8.22% | 2.64B 5.52% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.045B 5.53% | 1.095B 4.82% | 1.152B 5.21% | 1.264B 9.70% | 1.378B 9.02% | 1.457B 5.73% | 1.618B 11.05% | 1.744B 7.79% | 1.865B 6.94% | 1.983B 6.33% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 1.001B 6.10% | 1.058B 5.76% | 1.121B 5.93% | 1.198B 6.87% | 1.266B 5.68% | 1.377B 8.77% | 1.49B 8.21% | 1.601B 7.45% | 1.794B 12.05% | 1.91B 6.47% | |
| Operating Margin | 67.01% | 67.95% | 67.67% | 67.84% | 67.48% | 68.92% | 68.73% | 69.25% | 71.70% | 72.35% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 7.24 15.84% | 8.00 10.50% | 8.81 10.13% | 9.68 9.84% | 10.50 8.50% | 11.45 9.10% | 12.99 13.45% | 14.40 10.83% | 20.11 39.66% | 22.99 14.30% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 2.28 8.75% | 2.35 6.45% | 2.39 5.46% | 2.44 9.32% | 2.46 7.64% | 2.52 7.10% | 2.52 5.24% | 2.58 5.86% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 432.66M 7.55% | 437.85M 6.82% | 436.93M 4.25% | 453.69M 6.68% | 443.58M 2.52% | 446.45M 1.96% | 449.58M 2.90% | 455.07M 0.30% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 310.54M 10.87% | 316.62M 6.28% | 331.21M 7.26% | 344.76M 9.10% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 293.89M 8.37% | 299.86M 6.83% | 297.19M 4.53% | 300.54M 5.53% | 301.63M 2.63% | 306.71M 2.28% | 305.26M 2.72% | 309.91M 3.12% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
9.14%
EPS Next 5 Year
10.33%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.76%
Revenue Next 5 Year
6.48%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
8.30%
EBIT Next 5 Year
8.74%
VERISIGN INC / VRSN Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for VERISIGN INC stock?
11 analysts have analysed VRSN and the average price target is 286.39 USD. This implies a price increase of 21.65% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 235.42.
When does VERISIGN INC (VRSN) report earnings?
VERISIGN INC (VRSN) will report earnings on 2026-04-22.
What are the consensus estimates for VERISIGN INC (VRSN) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of VERISIGN INC (VRSN) is 2.28 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 432.66M USD.
What is the expected long term growth rate for VRSN stock?
The expected long term growth rate for VERISIGN INC (VRSN) is 5.76%.