VRSN
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VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) closed at $290.02 as of 2026-07-31, trading 31.6% above its 200-week moving average of $220.36. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 27.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1439 weeks of data, VRSN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VRSN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.7%.
With a market cap of $26.2 billion, VRSN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.2%. The stock trades at -11.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VRSN would have grown to $1456, compared to $944 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.2% vs 8.5% for the index — confirming VRSN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 10% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VRSN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VRSN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying VRSN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.5% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +14.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 46% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.2% vs +23.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VRSN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices VRSN would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where VRSN's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-03-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $233.96 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $249.17 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $266.49 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $286.39 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $309.52 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from VRSN's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
VRSN has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +10.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Jan 2001 | 2 | 8.2% | -47.6% | +367.4% |
| Jan 2001 | Oct 2004 | 194 | 93.7% | -54.1% | +413.7% |
| Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | 8 | 12.4% | +69.7% | +1725.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2010 | 77 | 36.0% | -16.3% | +1180.8% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 1.5% | +51.9% | +1236.6% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 5.7% | +67.9% | +1289.7% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 2.6% | +52.9% | +1228.4% |
| Apr 2022 | Aug 2022 | 15 | 20.8% | +24.1% | +64.8% |
| Aug 2022 | Dec 2022 | 17 | 13.6% | +9.7% | +57.0% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 5 | 6.3% | -0.9% | +48.4% |
| Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | 9 | 3.1% | -8.5% | +43.5% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 2 | 6.7% | -5.9% | +52.8% |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | 53 | 18.2% | -3.7% | +42.7% |
| Average | 30 | — | +10.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VRSN below its 200-week moving average?
No. VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) is currently 31.6% above its 200-week moving average of $220.36. It would need to fall to $220.36 to cross below the line.
What is VRSN's 200-week moving average price?
VeriSign Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $220.36 as of 2026-07-31. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VRSN drops below its 200-week moving average?
VRSN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is VRSN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VRSN as of 2026-07-31: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 57. Free cash flow yield is 3.2%. Price-to-book is -11.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VRSN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.6 years, $100 invested in VRSN would have grown to $1456, compared to $944 for the S&P 500. That's 10.2% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. VRSN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VRSN pay a dividend?
Yes. VeriSign Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 113.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-07-31