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Model output · Signal date 2026-11-06
Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
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Alpha
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Rank correlation · 90D
38.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$27.99B
large-cap · #4 of 29 peers
Summary
Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) stock forecast summary
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Verisign Inc/Ca is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $27.99B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 29 Services-Computer Programming Services issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 49.1% is the highest of the 20 peers that report one. Its Gross Margin of 88.6% is the highest of the 20 peers that report one.
For VRSN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 38.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 54.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-11-06
How VRSN ranks among 5150 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-09-30
Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Computer Programming Services peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $27.99B | 4/29 |
| P/E Ratio | 33.55x | 2/14 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% | – |
| EPS | $9.30 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $19.31 | – |
| FCF/Share | $11.41 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | 66.4% | 1/19 |
| Gross Margin | 88.6% | 1/20 |
| Operating Margin | 67.6% | 1/25 |
| Net Margin | 49.1% | 1/20 |
| EBT Margin | 64.2% | 1/24 |
| Tax Rate | 23.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42x | 18/23 |
| Interest Coverage | 14.0x | 7/20 |
| Working Capital | -$808M | 22/22 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.06B | 5/27 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.02B | 3/11 |
| Capital Spending | -$38M | 7/11 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 2.8% | 5/11 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 1.9% | 3/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 59.1% | 1/12 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.2% | 7/12 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.35x | 6/16 |
| Receivables Turnover | 180.4x | 1/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 7.8x | 11/15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 2 days | 12/12 |
| Payables Period | 529 days | 2/14 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.73B | 7/17 |
| Operating Income | $1.17B | 4/26 |
| Net Income | $850M | 4/22 |
| R&D Expense | $108M | 5/17 |
| SG&A Expense | $255M | 7/19 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $198M | 9/22 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VRSN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.25 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 35.0% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 90M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 4.8% | 5/8 |
| EPS Growth | 8.4% | 5/7 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $574M | 44.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $207M | 16.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $10M | 0.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.56B | |
| Short-term Debt | $1.09B | 85.5% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Services-Computer Programming Services
Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Verisign Inc/Ca (Services-Computer Programming Services): 31 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VRSN Verisign Inc/Ca | $27.99B | |
| INFY Infosys Ltd | $50.69B | |
| ZS Zscaler, Inc. | $33.24B | |
| CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp | $28.93B | |
| WIT Wipro Ltd | $22.65B | |
| EPAM Epam Systems, Inc. | $8.22B | |
| DOCS Doximity, Inc. | $5.85B | |
| DOX Amdocs Ltd | $4.56B | |
| RGTI Rigetti Computing, Inc. | $3.92B | |
| HQ Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. | $567M | |
| PERI Perion Network Ltd. | $444M | |
| CINT Ci&T Inc | $406M | |
| SVRE Saverone 2014 Ltd. | $389M | |
| IA Innovative Solutions & Support Inc | $348M | |
| MFI Mf International Ltd | $266M | |
| GDEV Gdev Inc. | $159M | |
| DAVA Endava Plc | $93M | |
| XTIA Xti Aerospace, Inc. | $32M | |
| MLGO Microalgo Inc. | $25M | |
| MNDO Mind Cti Ltd | $18M | |
| BTLN Brightline Interactive, Inc./Nv | $9M | |
| NIXX Nixxy, Inc. | $6M | |
| CYN Cyngn Inc. | $4M | |
| AGMH Agm Group Holdings, Inc. | $2M | |
| VISM Visium Technologies, Inc. | $1M | |
| CHGA Change Agents Corporation. | $850K | |
| BMTM Bright Mountain Media, Inc. | $690K | |
| SBIG Sbig Holdings, Inc. | $440K | |
| JFIL Jubilant Flame International, Ltd | $200K | |
| LOTT Techlott Inc. | N/A | |
| RDAR Telvantis, Inc. | N/A |
Where VRSN sits on the market map
Technology · Services-Computer Programming Services
News
Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) stock news
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Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Verisign Inc/Ca (VRSN) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Verisign Inc/Ca every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Verisign Inc/Ca stock predictions?
For VRSN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 38.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 54.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Verisign Inc/Ca forecasts updated?
Verisign Inc/Ca forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Verisign Inc/Ca's industry peers?
31 issuers in our coverage, VRSN included, share the SEC industry code Services-Computer Programming Services. The largest are: Infosys Ltd (INFY), Zscaler, Inc. (ZS), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH), Wipro Ltd (WIT), Epam Systems, Inc. (EPAM), Doximity, Inc. (DOCS).
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