- VeriSign's domain registrations grew by 1.1% in Q1 2025, totaling 368.4 million.
- The stock's average one-year price target suggests a potential downside of 7.33%.
- VeriSign has an "Outperform" recommendation from analysts.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) continues to expand its digital footprint, announcing an increase in domain name registrations that reached a significant 368.4 million by the end of Q1 2025. This marks a 1.1% increase from the previous quarter, showcasing the sustained demand for internet real estate. Within this growth, the .com and .net domains showed a noteworthy rise of 0.5%, culminating in a total of 169.8 million registrations.
Wall Street Analysts' Price Targets
According to the latest data from three financial analysts, VeriSign Inc (VRSN, Financial) holds an average price target of $253.04 over the next year. The projections vary, with a high estimate of $288.00 and a low of $196.11. These estimates suggest a potential downside of 7.33% from VeriSign's current market price of $273.05. Investors seeking more detailed projections can explore further on the VeriSign Inc (VRSN) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations and Ratings
VeriSign is currently viewed favorably by the financial community, receiving an average brokerage recommendation score of 2.3 from four brokerage firms, which translates to an "Outperform" rating. This rating is based on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 denotes a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell recommendation, suggesting analysts hold a favorable outlook towards the company's future performance.
Assessing VeriSign's GF Value
GuruFocus provides an insightful estimate known as the GF Value, which assesses the fair market value of a stock. For VeriSign Inc, the GF Value estimated for the next year is $248.28. This evaluation signals a potential downside of 9.07% from the current share price of $273.045. The GF Value is derived from historical trading multiples, business growth trends, and future performance expectations. For more in-depth data, visit the VeriSign Inc (VRSN, Financial) Summary page.
