Is VeriSign Stock Outperforming the Dow?

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN), headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is valued at $26.4 billion by market cap. The company delivers critical internet infrastructure services, including domain name registry and security, helping ensure smooth and secure navigation across globally recognized domain names.

Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally categorized as “large-cap stocks,” and VeriSign fits right into the category. It manages and operates the .com and .net domain name registries, helping to keep the internet running smoothly. It also operates two of the internet's 13 root DNS servers, playing a major role in global internet infrastructure. The company generates steady revenue from domain registrations and renewals and is recognized for its secure and reliable backend services.

VeriSign touched its 52-week high of $288.95 on May 7 and has retreated 2.7% from the peak. The stock has soared 17.2% over the past three months, outpacing the Dow Jones Industrials Average’s ($DOWI) 1.4% gains during the same time frame.

VeriSign has demonstrated impressive long-term strength, with its stock surging 35.9% in 2025 and delivering a remarkable 57.8% gain over the past 52 weeks, significantly outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has posted a marginal year-to-date decline and just 8.6% growth over the same period. 

Reinforcing this bullish momentum, VRSN has consistently held above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since late November 2024.

VeriSign delivered a solid Q1 2025 performance on April 24, reporting a 4.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $402 million and an EPS of $2.10, surpassing analyst expectations. Net income climbed to $199 million, driven by the continued strength of its domain business, which saw a net addition of 0.78 million .com and .net domain names. 

Looking ahead, VeriSign raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $1.635–$1.650 billion and upgraded its domain base growth forecast. Encouraged by the strong results and upbeat outlook, VRSN shares rallied 8% in the subsequent trading session.

VeriSign has notably outperformed its peer, GoDaddy Inc.’s (GDDY) 10.6% dip on a YTD basis and 28.7% rise over the past 52 weeks. 

Among the two analysts covering the VRSN stock, the consensus rating is a “Strong Buy.” Its mean price target of $289.50 represents a modest 3% premium to current price levels.