VRSN
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VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) closed at $272.44 as of 2026-05-01, trading 27.0% above its 200-week moving average of $214.56. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 25.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1426 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 +9.7%.
With a market cap of $24.8 billion, VRSN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.3%. The stock trades at -11.2x 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 27.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VRSN would have grown to $1364, compared to $906 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.0% vs 8.4% for the index — confirming VRSN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 10% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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.
Historical Touches
VRSN has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +9.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Jan 2001 | 2 | 8.2% | -47.6% | +337.9% |
| Jan 2001 | Oct 2004 | 194 | 93.7% | -54.1% | +381.2% |
| Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | 8 | 12.4% | +69.7% | +1610.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2010 | 77 | 36.0% | -16.3% | +1100.0% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 1.5% | +51.9% | +1152.3% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 5.7% | +55.1% | +1202.0% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 2.6% | +52.9% | +1144.6% |
| Apr 2022 | Aug 2022 | 15 | 20.8% | +24.1% | +54.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Dec 2022 | 17 | 13.6% | +9.7% | +47.1% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 5 | 6.3% | -0.9% | +39.0% |
| Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | 9 | 3.1% | -8.5% | +34.5% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 2 | 6.7% | -5.9% | +43.2% |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | 53 | 18.2% | -3.7% | +33.6% |
| Average | 30 | — | +9.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VRSN below its 200-week moving average?
No. VeriSign Inc. (VRSN) is currently 27.0% above its 200-week moving average of $214.56. It would need to fall to $214.56 to cross below the line.
What is VRSN's 200-week moving average price?
VeriSign Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $214.56 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +9.7%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. Free cash flow yield is 3.3%. Price-to-book is -11.2x. 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 27.3 years, $100 invested in VRSN would have grown to $1364, compared to $906 for the S&P 500. That's 10.0% annualized vs 8.4% 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 119.00%.
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 2026-05-01