JP Morgan has initiated coverage on VeriSign, Inc (VRSN) with a Neutral rating as of October 27, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential.
VeriSign operates in the technology sector, providing critical Internet infrastructure and domain name registry services. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company employs 929 full-time staff and plays a vital role in maintaining the security and stability of the domain name system. It operates two of the 13 global Internet root servers and manages the authoritative directories for .com, .net, and .name domain names, among others.
As of now, VeriSign's market capitalization stands at $22.2 billion, with a P/E ratio of 27.39 and an EPS of 8.59. The company has a dividend yield of 128.2%. Upcoming earnings are expected on July 21, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $2.36 and revenue projected at $432.4 million.
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This update provides insight into the initial coverage of VeriSign, which currently has a consensus rating of Buy from analysts, with 4 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, and 4 Hold ratings.