Verisign (VRSN) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Verisign Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $264.05
High: $268.83
on August 1, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $172.49
High: $310.60
on August 14, 2024
on July 28, 2025
All-Time High: $310.60 on July 28, 2025
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$24.8B
EPS
8.39
P/E Ratio (TTM)
31.63
Forward P/E
30.68
P/B Ratio
-12.48
PEG Ratio
30.68
Div. Yield
0.50%
ROE
-40.13%
Beta
0.778
Debt to Equity
-0.90
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
88.02%
Operating Margin
68.48%
Profit Margin
50.03%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
46.56%
Return on Equity (TTM)
-40.13%
EBITDA
$1.1B
Net Income (TTM)
$799.5M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$16.82
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.90%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
4.30%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$1.54
Current Dividend Yield
0.50%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.27%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$0.51
3-Year Total Dividends
$1.54
Ex-Dividend Date
August 19, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verisign VRSN | 24.79B Large-cap | -13.22% | -8.20% | -5.12% | 22.85% | 29.39% | 41.37% | 33.55% | 26.13% |
| Microsoft MSFT | 3.82T Mega-cap | 2.02% | 6.52% | 23.20% | 27.55% | 25.21% | 28.30% | 85.26% | 146.66% |
| Oracle ORCL | 686.53B Mega-cap | -0.29% | 11.63% | 68.00% | 44.97% | 47.21% | 83.39% | 215.99% | 342.55% |
| Synopsys SNPS | 117.22B Large-cap | 2.84% | 18.57% | 34.68% | 18.91% | 28.15% | 22.32% | 65.29% | 211.21% |
| Palo Alto Networks PANW | 115.47B Large-cap | -14.95% | -12.50% | -7.19% | -5.42% | -4.35% | 13.14% | 106.89% | 297.06% |
| CrowdStrike Holdings CRWD | 111.33B Large-cap | -4.54% | -9.23% | 3.42% | 12.35% | 28.59% | 104.99% | 133.65% | 338.98% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
15.04%
Institutional Ownership
82.38%
Shares Short
2M
Short Ratio
2.65
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.52%
Average 10-Day Volume
1M
Average 90-Day Volume
913K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VRSN's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Verisign reached a high of $310.60 (on July 28, 2025) and a low of $172.49 (on August 14, 2024).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for VRSN?
- Curious about Verisign's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 24.79B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 31.63, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 30.68.
- Does VRSN pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Verisign is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 0.50%, and the company has paid an average of $0.51 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Verisign's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Verisign, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Microsoft
MSFT3.82T Technology Software - Infrastructure 28.30% 85.26% Oracle
ORCL686.53B Technology Software - Infrastructure 83.39% 215.99% Synopsys
SNPS117.22B Technology Software - Infrastructure 22.32% 65.29% Palo Alto Networks
PANW115.47B Technology Software - Infrastructure 13.14% 106.89% CrowdStrike Holdings
CRWD111.33B Technology Software - Infrastructure 104.99% 133.65% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Verisign Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Verisign's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is -40.13%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is -0.90, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 88.02%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for VRSN?
- Looking at Verisign's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $2B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 5.90%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 4.30%.
- How much of VRSN stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Verisign stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 15.04% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 82.38%.
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