Wedbush Raises VeriSign (VRSN) Price Target to $367
Key Points
- VeriSign's shares closed at $308.26 on October 26 but traded recently around $300.32, about 2.6% below the closing price.
- Wedbush's $367 price target implies 22.20% upside from VeriSign, Inc.'s ($VRSN) current $300.32 share price.
- Wedbush maintains an Outperform rating for VeriSign, with a new price target of $367, which is above the average analyst target of $336.4.
- VeriSign has a market cap of about $26.9 billion and a P/E ratio of approximately 32.9.
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On October 26, 2026, Wedbush raised its price target on VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) to $367 from $351. The firm maintains an Outperform rating on the stock, reflecting its positive outlook for the company's future performance.
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Other Institutional Activity in VeriSign's Position
Several other institutional investors have also shown interest in VeriSign recently. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. holds about 8.99 million shares, valued at approximately $2.77 billion. AQR Capital Management, LLC increased its stake by 1,197,405 shares, bringing its total to nearly 4.95 million shares worth about $1.53 billion. Conversely, Renaissance Technologies, LLC trimmed its holdings by 368,325 shares, ending with about 2.45 million shares valued at roughly $755.2 million. Ninety One UK Ltd reduced its position by 74,905 shares, holding about 2 million shares worth around $616.5 million.
VeriSign, Inc. Stock Down 1.4%
VeriSign's stock closed at $308.26 on October 26, 2026, while it recently traded around $300.32, which is about 2.6% below the closing price. The stock has been fluctuating around its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, currently trading above both by 2.5% and 11.2%, respectively. However, it is still about 3.9% below its 52-week high of $312.48.
$VRSN price target
VeriSign, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $367 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
VeriSign reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $1.73 billion, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 5.7%. The company has a net margin of 49.1%. Its next earnings report is expected on February 4, 2027.
Insider Buying and Selling at VeriSign, Inc.
D. James Bidzos, the Executive Chairman and CEO, sold 3,300 shares on October 13 and another 3,300 shares on October 20, 2026, with transaction values of about $999,404 and $1,010,774, respectively. Both transactions were planned and filed with the SEC.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On the same day as Wedbush's upgrade, other firms also adjusted their targets. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating and raised its target to $345 on October 23, 2026. The consensus among analysts for VeriSign suggests a mean price target of $336.4 based on five opinions, with a recommendation key indicating a Buy.
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. is a technology company that provides internet infrastructure and domain name registry services. It supports navigation for various domain names and operates key internet root servers. The company's services are crucial for global e-commerce, especially for the .com and .net domains.
Bottom Line
Investors will be watching VeriSign closely as it approaches its next earnings report on February 4, 2027. The recent adjustments in price targets from analysts, especially Wedbush's new target of $367, highlight the potential for growth in the company's stock. Keep an eye on further developments and filings that may affect investor sentiment.
Source: Wedbush's rating change on $VRSN (Oct 26, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts