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VeriSign, Inc.

VRSN · NASDAQ

Market open$276.38$1.16 (+0.42%)

Key statistics

Previous close$275.22
Open$273.60
Day high$278.90
Day low$273.19
52-week high$312.48
52-week low$208.86
Market cap25.15B
Volume305.53K
Average volume827.76K
P/E ratio30.54
Forward P/E—
EPS9.05
Dividend yield+1.14%

Market context

Why it moved

VeriSign shares rose following a July 16 investor update that reinforced the company's stable recurring-revenue outlook from its dominant .com and .net domain registries, alongside a new institutional investment disclosed by Aware Super, which purchased a sizable position in the stock ahead of the anticipated Q2 2026 earnings report.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026VeriSign edged modestly higher, outperforming a broadly weaker tech sector as semiconductor stocks extended their correction and the XLK ETF fell sharply. The company's defensive internet infrastructure profile — as the authoritative .com and .net registry operator — is drawing investor interest ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings report scheduled for July 23rd, with analysts holding a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $325.25. Recent analyst activity has been constructive, with Wedbush initiating coverage at "Outperform" with a $318 target and multiple institutional investors adding new positions, including Aware Super's fresh 141,265-share stake disclosed today.

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July 16, 2026VeriSign shares rose nearly 1.75% on the day, outperforming a broadly weaker tech sector as semiconductor stocks dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower. A key catalyst was Wedbush initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a $318 price target, adding to an already constructive analyst backdrop that includes price target increases from Baird ($355), Citi ($320), and JPMorgan ($308), with a consensus Moderate Buy and average target of ~$327. With Q2 earnings due July 23rd and VeriSign's low-beta, defensive internet infrastructure model — anchored by its .com and .net registry monopoly — investors appeared to rotate into the name as a safe harbor amid broader tech turbulence.

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July 16, 2026VeriSign edged higher as investors weigh upcoming Q2 earnings due July 23, with the stock holding relatively firm despite a broader software sector selloff triggered by IBM's historic 25% plunge on a Q2 revenue miss — with names like ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Adobe falling 3–6%. VeriSign's defensive DNS infrastructure business model insulates it from AI-driven software budget pressures that rattled peers, and analyst sentiment remains constructive with a consensus Moderate Buy and average price target of $327.67. CEO D. James Bidzos sold an additional 3,300 shares on July 14, continuing recent insider selling activity, while institutional interest remains robust with 92.9% institutional ownership.

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July 15, 2026VeriSign shares edged lower, closing modestly down amid a broader software sector selloff triggered by IBM's historic earnings warning. IBM plunged ~25% after revealing clients shifted capex away from software toward hardware amid AI-driven memory shortages, dragging peers including Salesforce, Microsoft, and ServiceNow lower. While VeriSign's internet infrastructure business — centered on DNS registry operations — is largely insulated from enterprise software spending cycles, the sector-wide risk-off sentiment weighed on the stock. Analyst sentiment on VRSN remains constructive with a Moderate Buy consensus and a $327.67 average price target, well above current levels, following a strong Q1 beat and recent price target hikes from JPMorgan, Baird, and Citi.

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July 9, 2026VeriSign edged higher in a choppy session, outperforming the broader technology sector (XLK) as its defensive internet infrastructure profile attracted investors seeking stability amid ongoing US-Iran geopolitical tensions and AI sector volatility. The company's monopoly-like grip on .com and .net domain registries, combined with a "Moderate Buy" analyst consensus and a $327.67 average price target, continues to underpin investor interest—even as CEO D. James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares on July 7, and other insiders have trimmed positions in recent weeks. Strong Q1 results (EPS of $2.34, revenue up 6.6% YoY) and multiple analyst price target upgrades post-earnings reinforce the bullish case for the low-beta stock.

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July 9, 2026VeriSign closed modestly higher, outperforming a broadly weaker tech sector as semiconductor-driven selling rotated into software and infrastructure names. The XLK technology ETF also rebounded after-hours, with investors continuing a rotation out of chipmakers following Samsung's disappointing earnings reception. Adding to the stock's narrative, CEO D. James Bidzos sold 3,300 shares on July 7 for ~$878K, continuing a pattern of insider selling in recent weeks. Despite the insider activity, analyst sentiment remains constructive with a Moderate Buy consensus and a $327.67 average price target, supported by strong Q1 results that beat EPS and revenue estimates.

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July 8, 2026VeriSign shares closed notably higher, outperforming a broadly mixed technology sector weighed down by chip stock weakness after Samsung's 'sell the news' reaction triggered a semiconductor selloff. As a non-semiconductor infrastructure play operating the .com and .net domain registries, VeriSign offers investors a defensive quality that stood out on a day when the XLK tech ETF faced pressure. The stock's gains came as analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus with a $327.67 average price target — well above current levels — following a Q1 earnings beat ($2.34 EPS vs. $2.30 estimate) and 6.6% revenue growth. In after-hours trading, however, VRSN is sharply lower, falling nearly 5%, possibly reflecting broader risk-off sentiment tied to continued semiconductor sector volatility and rising Treasury yields.

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July 7, 2026VeriSign edged higher, outperforming the broader software sector as investors weighed the company's defensive internet infrastructure profile against a backdrop of mixed tech sentiment. While software stocks broadly have struggled—with the IGV software ETF down over 10% year-to-date amid 'SaaSpocalypse' concerns—VeriSign's near-monopoly on .com and .net domain registry operations offers insulation from AI disruption fears. Analyst sentiment remains constructive, with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $327.67, well above current levels, following Q1 results that beat EPS ($2.34 vs. $2.30 expected) and revenue estimates on 6.6% year-over-year growth.

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MarketBeat · July 16, 2026VeriSign (VRSN) Projected to Release Earnings on ThursdayMarketBeat · July 16, 2026VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMoomoo · July 16, 2026Verisign Insider Sold Shares Worth $883,875, According to a Recent SEC FilingMoomoo · July 16, 2026Wedbush Initiates VeriSign at Outperform With $318 Price TargetSeeking Alpha · July 15, 2026VeriSign Stock: A Little Overpriced For What It Is (Earnings Preview) (NASDAQ:VRSN)Investing.com · July 15, 2026Verisign exec. chairman Bidzos sells $883,875 in stockDomain Name Wire · July 13, 2026Verisign files to trademark “Where the World Finds You”Investing.com · July 1, 2026Verisign CEO D. James Bidzos sells $828,110 in company stock
Benzinga · July 16, 2026Wedbush Assumes VeriSign at Outperform, Announces Price Target of $318
Mt Newswire · July 16, 2026Wedbush Initiates VeriSign at Outperform With $318 Price Target
Mt Newswire · July 15, 2026Verisign Insider Sold Shares Worth $883,875, According to a Recent SEC Filing
Mt Newswire · July 8, 2026Verisign Insider Sold Shares Worth $878,105, According to a Recent SEC Filing
Mt Newswire · June 24, 2026Verisign Insider Sold Shares Worth $820,141, According to a Recent SEC Filing
Benzinga · June 18, 2026JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on VeriSign, Raises Price Target to $308
Mt Newswire · June 18, 2026JPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on VeriSign to $308 From $285, Maintains Neutral Rating
Mt Newswire · June 11, 2026Verisign Insider Sold Shares Worth $938,169, According to a Recent SEC Filing

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