Verisign Inc.

Verisign Inc.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Verisign Inc.Verisign Inc.31.11.11%-65%16.5-1.9

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 23, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: VeriSign reported Q1 2026 revenue of $429 million, representing a 6.6% year-over-year (YOY) increase. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $2.34, an 11.4% increase compared to the same quarter last year, indicating solid financial growth.
Domain Name Base Growth: The combined .com and .net domain name base grew to a record 176.1 million, with an increase of 2.54 million from the end of 2025. New registrations rose significantly to 11.5 million in Q1 2026, up from 10.1 million in the previous year, showcasing strong demand in the market.
Increased Guidance for Domain Growth: VeriSign has increased and narrowed its 2026 guidance for domain name base growth to between 3.1% and 4.3%. This positive outlook reflects ongoing demand and effective marketing programs without any signs of slowing.

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Target Price by Analysts

19.5% upsideVerisign Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$321.98

Current Fair Value

8.4% upside

Undervalued by 8.4% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$25.97 Billion
Enterprise Value$28.35 Billion
Dividend Yield$3.24 (1.11%)
Earnings per Share$8.83
Beta0.68
Outstanding Shares91,600,000

Return

Return on Equity-65.40%ROE
Return on Assets144.62%
Return on Invested Capital-166.12%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio31.09P/E Ratio
PEG407.6PEG
Price to Sales16.5Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio-17.48Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue16.84
Enterprise Value to EBIT24.96
Enterprise Value to Net Income29
Total Debt to Enterprise0.1
Debt to Equity-1.93Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

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Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 23, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.30
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$424.50 M
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 23, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.37
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$433.67 M
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.1976 19.58%
Total Calls717,100 137.29%
Total Puts141,700 19.18%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %92.82% 1.47%
Total Invested$21.30B 0.29%
Investors Holding867 7.00%

ESG Score

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About Verisign Inc.

CEO: D. Bidzos

Verisign Inc. is an American company based in Reston, Virginia, United States that operates a diverse array of network infrastructure, including two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers, the authoritative registry for the .com, .n...

Relevant Senate Committees

Judiciary

Verisign's unique, regulated monopoly over .com and .net TLDs makes it susceptible to antitrust scrutiny and intellectual property law changes, both of which fall under this committee's direct oversight.

Select Committee on Intelligence

Verisign's role in operating critical global internet infrastructure and providing cybersecurity services means its business is highly sensitive to national security concerns and cyber threats, which this committee receives classified briefings on.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Verisign operates critical internet infrastructure (.com, .net TLDs, root nameservers) and provides telecommunications-related services, making it directly subject to this committee's vast jurisdiction over interstate commerce, internet governance, and 'Big Tech' regulation.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Verisign operates the .gov TLD as a federal contractor and provides cybersecurity services, directly aligning with this committee's oversight of government procurement and efficiency, and regulation of emerging AI risks in markets.