About VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)
VeriSign, Inc. is a Software - Infrastructure company operating in the Technology sector.
VRSN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $307.21
- Market Cap
- $27.56B
- 52-Week High
- $312.78
- 52-Week Low
- $208.86
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
$1,000 Invested in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)
How much would $1,000 invested in VRSN be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in VRSN 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in 2025 would be worth $1,320 as of November 2026, representing a +32.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VRSN 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in 2023 would be worth $1,529 as of November 2026, representing a +52.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VRSN 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in 2021 would be worth $1,425 as of November 2026, representing a +42.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VRSN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) in 2016 would be worth $3,835 as of November 2026, representing a +283.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VRSN at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) at IPO would be worth $57,781 as of November 2026, representing a +5678.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 28+ years (345 months), VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has averaged a monthly return of +2.28% with a median return of +1.95%. The stock had 199 positive months (58%) and 146 negative months (42%). The best month in VRSN's history was December 1999 with a +105.5% return, while the worst was April 2002 at -65.7%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.8%), and July the weakest (-1.7%).
VRSN's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +346.8%, and the worst was 2002 at -77.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 28 years of trading history, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has delivered an average annual return of +55.43% with a median return of +17.80%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.17%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (71%) and losses in 8 years (29%).
VRSN's best year was 1999 with a +1191.75% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -78.92%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. VRSN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +27.63% | $240.70 | $307.21 |
| 2025 | +18.41% | $203.27 | $240.70 |
| 2024 | +0.49% | $202.29 | $203.27 |
| 2023 | +0.25% | $201.78 | $202.29 |
| 2022 | -19.06% | $249.30 | $201.78 |
| 2021 | +17.29% | $212.54 | $249.30 |
| 2020 | +12.31% | $189.25 | $212.54 |
| 2019 | +29.93% | $145.65 | $189.25 |
| 2018 | +29.58% | $112.40 | $145.65 |
| 2017 | +50.44% | $74.71 | $112.40 |
| 2016 | -12.92% | $85.80 | $74.71 |
| 2015 | +53.26% | $55.98 | $85.80 |
| 2014 | -4.65% | $58.71 | $55.98 |
| 2013 | +53.99% | $38.13 | $58.71 |
| 2012 | +8.68% | $35.08 | $38.13 |
| 2011 | +18.32% | $29.65 | $35.08 |
| 2010 | +46.67% | $20.22 | $29.65 |
| 2009 | +27.04% | $15.91 | $20.22 |
| 2008 | -49.27% | $31.37 | $15.91 |
| 2007 | +56.38% | $20.06 | $31.37 |
| 2006 | +9.82% | $18.26 | $20.06 |
| 2005 | -34.82% | $28.02 | $18.26 |
| 2004 | +106.13% | $13.59 | $28.02 |
| 2003 | +103.24% | $6.69 | $13.59 |
| 2002 | -78.92% | $31.73 | $6.69 |
| 2001 | -48.72% | $61.87 | $31.73 |
| 2000 | -61.15% | $159.24 | $61.87 |
| 1999 | +1191.75% | $12.33 | $159.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions: VRSN
What sector is VRSN in? ▼
VRSN operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Infrastructure industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has VRSN performed historically? ▼
Over 28 years of trading history, VRSN has posted gains in 20 years (71% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +1191.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in VRSN? ▼
You can invest in VRSN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold VRSN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026