VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VeriSign, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) has returned 2.61% so far this year and -0.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VRSN has returned 10.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 30, 1998, VRSN's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +105.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2002 at -65.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, VRSN closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +30.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 26, 2002 at -45.8%.

VeriSign, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.57%, beta of 1.34, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 1998.

• This stock captured 190.29% of S&P 500 Index gains and 135.95% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VRSN ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

VeriSign, Inc. provided a 1.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.12 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VeriSign, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VeriSign, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the VeriSign, Inc. was 98.37%, occurring on Oct 8, 2002. Recovery took 4212 trading sessions.

The current VeriSign, Inc. drawdown is 18.04%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of VeriSign, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how VeriSign, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.