VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Stock Forecast
VRSN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.20 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $324.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $2.42
- 52-week range
- $211.49 – $310.00
VRSN analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VRSN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VRSN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.42 | $2.40 | $2.43 | $2.27 | +6.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.58 | $9.55 | $9.60 | $8.81 | +8.8% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.86 | $10.74 | $10.94 | $9.58 | +13.4% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VRSN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $440.5M | $438.5M | $444.0M | +5.1% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.76B | +5.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.92B | $1.92B | $1.94B | +9.7% | 5 |
VRSN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VRSN revenue: reported and forecast
VRSN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.37 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.42 | $2.42 | +1.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.46 | $9.56 | $9.57 | $9.58 | $9.58 | +1.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.38 | $10.76 | $10.77 | $10.86 | $10.86 | +4.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VRSN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VRSN beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from VRSN
5 analysts cover VeriSign; their consensus rating is buy (4.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $324.40, 7.3% above the latest close of $302.34. Analysts expect earnings of $9.58 per share for 2026, +8.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $10.86 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. VeriSign beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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VRSN forecast FAQ
What is VeriSign's price target?
The average analyst price target for VeriSign is $324.40, 7.3% above the latest close of $302.34.
Is VeriSign a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering VeriSign, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is VeriSign's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.58 per share for 2026 (range $9.55 to $9.60); for 2027 the estimate is $10.86.
What is VeriSign's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.8 billion, growth of 5.9%; for 2027 it is $1.9 billion.
When does VeriSign report earnings?
VeriSign is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.42.
Does VeriSign usually beat earnings estimates?
VeriSign reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.