VeriSign stock rises 1.67 percent near its yearly high

VeriSign, Inc. (ISIN US92343E1029) closed at USD 308.18 on Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, up 1.67 percent from the prior close. The move places the stock 1.38 percent below its 52-week high of USD 312.48, giving the current valuation a clear market test.

Revenue reaches USD 434.6 million

VeriSign reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 434.6 million and earnings of USD 216.5 million, according to Yahoo Finance on September 22, 2026. The same data show a profit margin of 49.82 percent, so the central operating question is whether high margins can support the premium valuation.

The second-quarter revenue figure is paired with diluted trailing earnings per share of USD 9.21 and trailing revenue of USD 1.71 billion, as reported in the same September 22, 2026 market overview. These figures provide a quantified comparison point for the share price: at USD 308.18, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 33.46.

Wedbush raises target to USD 341

Wedbush maintained an Outperform rating and raised its price target from USD 324 to USD 341 on September 1, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The USD 17 increase equals a 5.25 percent rise in the target and places the new target 10.65 percent above the September 21 closing price.

A broader analyst snapshot gives VeriSign a Strong Buy consensus from five analysts and a mean target of USD 334.25, according to Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026. That average is 8.48 percent above the latest close, while the same report says the shares gained 25.3 percent year to date and 15 percent over the previous three months.

Stock remains close to its high

VeriSign stock has gained 7.8 percent over the past 52 weeks, although that performance lagged the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 11.9 percent over the same period, according to Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026. The contrast matters because the current share price is supported by earnings and analyst targets, but the stock has already captured a substantial year-to-date advance.

Market data published September 22, 2026, put VeriSign's market capitalization at USD 27.83 billion, while the 50-day and 200-day moving averages stood at USD 286.51 and USD 275.05. The closing price above both averages describes a constructive chart position without changing the valuation risk created by a P/E ratio above 33.

VeriSign stock closes at USD 308.18

VeriSign stock closed at USD 308.18 on Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, with a daily gain of 1.67 percent. The reference price remains below the 52-week high of USD 312.48, while the next reported earnings date shown by Yahoo Finance is October 22, 2026.

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