VRSN

VeriSign's stock has experienced fluctuations over the past six months. As of May 8, 2026, the stock traded at $278.47, with a 5.40% increase in the past month and a 17.52% year-to-date return. The 52-week range for VRSN has been between $208.86 and $310.60, with a 52-week low recorded on February 6, 2026. VeriSign reported strong first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 23, 2026, with revenue up 6.6% year-over-year and EPS increased by 11.4% year-over-year. The combined .com and .net domain name base reached a record 176.1 million names, with new registrations being the largest since 2021 and strong renewal rates. Following these positive results, VeriSign raised its full-year guidance for domain name growth expectations. Despite beating expectations and raising guidance, the stock initially saw a decline, which some analysts attributed to valuation concerns. The company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by 5.2%, and there have been insider stock sales, with an EVP selling 5,000 shares in late April 2026.