VRSN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VRSN - VeriSign Inc
$281.80
4.90 (1.77%)
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5d:
-0.86%
30d:
+7.73%
90d:
-7.89%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 22, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation
Options open interest is building while the stock consolidates - a pattern consistent with institutional accumulation. View Scanner →
Signal fired Aug 19, 2026 at $273.03 · last confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Strength: 5.9/10
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: VRSN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 0.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: VRSN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 0.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$398.97
Based on 8.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$247.73
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: VRSN is currently trading at $281.80, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $271.11 to $291.57. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 26.2) is in line with its historical norms (25.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRSN is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $271.10, while resistance sits at $296.95.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 45/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $318.00 (+12.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRSN is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $271.10, while resistance sits at $296.95.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 45/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $318.00 (+12.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$271.11 -
$291.57
Company Quality Score
45/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
76.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($318.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- WARNING: Composite score 44/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$271.11 -
$291.57
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$11.23
(4.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$271.10
Resistance Level
$296.95
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.20
Wall Street Target
$318.00
(+12.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
7.7%
Profit Margin
49.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.6% premium
PE vs Historical
26.2 vs 25.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$283.49
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$285.19
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$286.90
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26â26)
PE COMPRESSION
$282.56
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.2, Growth: 12.5%)
$401.38
(+42%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: 12.5%)
$307.51
(+9%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 12.5%)
$261.38
(-7%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (30x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (26x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 29.68 | Current EPS (TTM): $9.33
Bull Case
$351.18
(+25%)
Analyst growth 15.3%, PE expands to 32.7
Base Case
$319.25
(+13%)
Market implied 15.3%, PE stable at 29.7
Bear Case
$188.29
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 25.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: August 22, 2026 9:46 PM ET
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Sells
Net
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