Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
In Guru Portfolios
Manager | Fund | Portfolio Weight (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Abel | Berkshire Hathaway | 0.8% | +0.05% |
| Steven Cohen | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 0.2% | -0.11% |
| Kenneth Griffin | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.0% | +0.01% |
About
VeriSign, Inc., along with its affiliates, provides fundamental internet infrastructure and domain name registration services, which enable global web navigation across numerous recognized online addresses. The company plays a crucial role in upholding the security, stability, and resilience of internet systems and services. This includes its function as the root zone maintainer, operating two of the thirteen internet root servers globally, and delivering essential registration and authoritative lookup services for the widely used .com and .net domains, which are vital for worldwide online commerce. Beyond these, VeriSign also manages the underlying technical systems for several other top-level domains, such as .cc, .gov, .edu, and .name. Its operational scope further encompasses distributed server management, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and ensuring data integrity. Established in 1995, VeriSign, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBITDA,
Target Price
The average target price of VRSN is 323 and suggests 13.1% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation