Those aiming for above-average market returns often engage in the meticulous process of stock picking. Choosing the right stocks can make a substantial difference in your wealth.
In the latest session, Verisign Inc (NASDAQ: VRSN) closed at $268.68 down -0.17% from its previous closing price of $269.14. In other words, the price has decreased by -$0.17 from its previous closing price. On the day, 0.72 million shares were traded.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of Verisign Inc’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 38.90 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 27.83. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 0.56 and its Current Ratio is at 0.56.
Upgrades & Downgrades
In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for the company, Robert W. Baird on December 09, 2024, Upgraded its rating to Outperform and sets its target price to $250 from $200 previously.
On July 11, 2023, Robert W. Baird Downgraded its rating to Neutral which previously was Outperform and also lowered its target price recommendation from $265 to $245.
Robert W. Baird Upgraded its Neutral to Outperform on December 15, 2022, whereas the target price for the stock was revised from $216 to $265.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on May 27 ’25 when Indelicarto Thomas C sold 501 shares for $282.00 per share. The transaction valued at 141,282 led to the insider holds 39,719 shares of the business.
THOMAS C INDELICARTO bought 501 shares of VRSN for $141,282 on May 27 ’25. On May 23 ’25, another insider, Roger Moore, who serves as the Board Member of the company, bought 25,000 shares for $280.50 each.
Valuation Measures:
As of this moment, Verisign’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 32.84, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 28.54. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 3.02. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 16.01.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, VRSN has reached a high of $288.95, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $168.79. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is 2.34%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be 25.12%.
Shares Statistics:
A total of 94.10M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 92.95M. Insiders hold about 1.01% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 96.04% stake in the company.
