(VRSN) VeriSign - Ratings and Ratios

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) is a critical provider of internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, enabling seamless global internet navigation. As a trusted steward of internet stability, the company operates two of the thirteen root servers that underpin the global Domain Name System (DNS), ensuring the integrity of internet connectivity. VeriSign is the exclusive registry for the .com and .net domains, which are foundational to global e-commerce, as well as the .name and .cc domains. It also provides backend services for .edu and other domain names. The company’s infrastructure supports billions of daily DNS queries, making it indispensable to the functioning of the internet. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, VeriSign was founded in 1995 and has established itself as a cornerstone of internet stability and security.

Over the next three months, VeriSign’s stock price is expected to experience volatility within a narrow range. Based on technical indicators, the stock is currently trading below its 20-day SMA (247.05) and 50-day SMA (239.94), signaling potential near-term weakness. However, the 200-day SMA (201.59) suggests long-term upward momentum. The Average True Range (ATR) of 5.97 indicates moderate price fluctuations. Fundamentally, VeriSign’s high P/E ratio (30.03) reflects market confidence in its growth prospects, though the negative Return on Equity (-72.04%) raises concerns about capital efficiency. With a market cap of $22.72 billion and a P/S ratio of 14.59, the stock may face headwinds from rising interest rates but could benefit from its defensive characteristics as a provider of essential internet services.