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If you&#8217;re analyzing contrarian opportunities in 2025, this list is worth studying. It highlights names that, despite widespread skepticism, have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">outperforming more popular picks.</a>
In a year when Wall Street&#8217;s darlings have stumbled, some of the most unloved names in the S&amp;P 500 are quietly delivering gains that put high-conviction buys to shame—and the data may challenge how investors think about analyst ratings.
In a newsletter sent Tuesday, DataTrek Research spotlighted what it called "a truly remarkable list": the 10 S&amp;P 500 companies with the highest share of &#8216;Sell&#8217; ratings from analysts. 
&#8220;History and year-to-date returns suggest it is a good place to look for longs,&#8221; analysts suggested.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Contrarian Play: Most-Hated, Yet Outperforming</h3>
&#8220;Wall Street analysts don&#8217;t put &#8216;Sell&#8217; on many stocks,&#8221; Datatrek wrote.
FactSet data shows that of the 12,320 ratings issued on S&amp;P 500 stocks, 55.7% are Buys, 38.7% are Holds, and only 5.6% are Sells.
&#8220;The percentage of Buy ratings is above its 5-year (month-end) average of 55.0%. The percentage Hold ratings is below its 5-year (month-end) average of 39.1%. The percentage of Sell ratings is also below its 5-year (month-end) average of 5.9%,&#8221; FactSet said.
Here are the 10 S&amp;P 500 stocks with the highest percentage of Sell ratings:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>Sell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>)</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</td>
<td>40%</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expeditors Intl. of Washington, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPD#NYSE">EXPD</a>)</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>61%</td>
<td>39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>)</td>
<td>6%</td>
<td>59%</td>
<td>35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paramount Global Class B (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>52%</td>
<td>35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>)</td>
<td>17%</td>
<td>50%</td>
<td>33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>)</td>
<td>24%</td>
<td>43%</td>
<td>33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>)</td>
<td>10%</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>)</td>
<td>6%</td>
<td>65%</td>
<td>29%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>52%</td>
<td>28%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
As counterintuitive as it may seem, an equal-weighted portfolio of these &#8220;Sell-rated&#8221; stocks would have returned 3.89% year-to-date through March 25, 2025.
Here&#8217;s how the individual &#8220;Sell&#8221; stocks performed:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Total Return (YTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consolidated Edison, Inc.</td>
<td>19.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VeriSign, Inc.</td>
<td>18.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paramount Global</td>
<td>11.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garmin Ltd.</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co.</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc.</td>
<td>-1.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox International Inc.</td>
<td>-3.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FactSet Research Systems Inc.</td>
<td>-8.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.</td>
<td>-14.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
</figure>
That performance handily beats the -2.36% decline of the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), and it's miles ahead of the -10% drop in the Magnificent Seven cohort, tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The "Buy" Darlings Didn't Deliver</h3>
Now, contrast that with the 10 most-loved stocks in the S&amp;P 500 — the ones with the highest percentage of Buy ratings.
This basket includes mega-cap giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), all ranked in the top tier for analyst sentiment.
But the returns tell a different story. An equal-weighted portfolio of these "Buy-rated" favorites would have lost 4.44% so far in 2025.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Buy</th>
<th>Hold</th>
<th>Sell</th>
<th>YTD Return</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>3%</td>
<td>+1.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>-19.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VICI Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>)</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>+9.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. </td>
<td>95%</td>
<td>5%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-6.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc.</td>
<td>95%</td>
<td>5%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-6.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>93%</td>
<td>7%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-10.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>-18.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>8%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-0.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>)</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>9%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teledyne Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>)</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>9%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>+10.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>-4.44%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Bottom line, the trend offers a striking insight: being unloved by analysts doesn't necessarily doom a stock to underperformance. 
In fact, in a year marked by pullbacks in big tech and sector rotations, contrarian plays are quietly thriving.
For those willing to swim against the tide, Wall Street's least-favored stocks may hold the key to outperformance this year.
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Financial markets have been volatile since President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">election on Nov. 5, 2024</a>, and subsequent inauguration. Which companies have surged under the new administration and which have struggled?
Best Performers: Six companies in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) have returned over 30% since Nov. 5, 2024, according to data <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) leads the pack, rocketing up 59.91% from $51.13 to $81.76. The Denver, Colorado-based company&#8217;s annualized return is over 184%. The retail investor darling has capitalized on AI trends and CEO Alex Karp&#8217;s support for Elon Musk&#8217;s government efficiency efforts, which he defended as a push to eliminate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43806845/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-backs-elon-musks-government-efficiency-efforts-calls-him-most-important-builder">fraud, waste, and abuse.</a>
According to Benzinga Edge, the company has momentum on its side, scoring a very high 99 out of 100, though it lags on key valuation metrics, indicating the stock could be overvalued.
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<li>Unlock the rest of the BZ Edge Rankings and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TPR">see how&nbsp;Tapestry Inc. stacks up</a></li>
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Five other stocks have returned 30% or more since Trump&#8217;s election victory:
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<li>Tapestry Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), up 49.66% (148.56% annualized).</li>
<li>Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>), up 35.32% (105.68% annualized).</li>
<li>VeriSign, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), up 33.19% (99.30% annualized).</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), up 33.32% (99.69% annualized).</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), up 30.48% (91.19% annualized).</li>
</ul>
Worst Performers: Several other S&amp;P 500 companies have fared much worse since Trump prevailed in the November election.
Some poor performers have been impacted by Trump&#8217;s policies. First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), a manufacturer of solar panels, has seen its stock decline amid concerns about Trump&#8217;s support for fossil fuels. The Tempe, Arizona-based company&#8217;s shares have sunk 36.41% since Nov. 5, 2024.
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Benzinga Edge indicates the company may be undervalued at depressed valuations but does not fare well with its momentum and growth prospects.
Four other stocks round of the worst performers in the S&amp;P 500 since Trump&#8217;s win:
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<li>Iron Mountain Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRM#NYSE">IRM</a>) shares declined 34.47%.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) shares fell 35.71%.</li>
<li>FMC Corp&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMC#NYSE">FMC</a>) shares tumbled 35.32%.</li>
<li>Celanese Corp&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) shares sunk 39.6%.</li>
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Wall Street slumped into negative territory late in the week as renewed fears over inflation and trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariffs eroded risk appetite. </a>
The first warning sign came from the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey, which revealed an "unusually large" spike in inflation expectations. The one-year inflation outlook surged by a full percentage point to 4.3%, marking its highest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43564020/consumer-sentiment-sinks-economist-flags-unusually-large-rise-in-inflation-perception">level since November 2023. </a>
Investor uncertainty grew following President Donald Trump's announcement that &#8216;reciprocal tariffs&#8217; would take effect next week. Trump is expected to sign new executive orders at 2:00 p.m. Friday.
On the macro front, February&#8217;s jobs report revealed a mixed outcome, with employment growth slowing down more than expected, yet unemployment fell more than expected, and wages surged more than expected.
Market reaction was swift. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.6%, erasing its weekly gains, while the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.9% by 1:00 p.m. trading in New York. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped into negative territory for the week, putting its three-week winning streak at risk. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 sinking 1.3%. 
Stock-wise, Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) skyrocketed by 9.5%, extending its 8.6% rally from the previous session, after hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman revealed a stake of 30.3 million shares in the ride-hailing giant.
In currency and bond markets, the U.S. dollar index – tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – rallied following the tariff headlines, while Treasury yields climbed higher. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.8%, reflecting renewed pressure on long-duration bonds. 
Gold took a breather, retreating under pressure from a stronger dollar. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) erased early session gains, slipping from an intraday high of $100,000 to $97,500.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,047.11</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,452.38</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,576.82</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,279.74</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.6% to $602.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $444.45.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 0.8% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 0.7%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): down 3.78%</li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>): down 8.29%</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>): up 2.86%</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>): up 15.22%</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>): up 14.92%</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): up 7.06%</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>): up 17.09%</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>): up 5.44%</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>): up 1.55%</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>): up 2.12%</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>): down 7.08%</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>): up 5.96%</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>): down 1.53%</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>): down 0.76%</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>): up 1.53%</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>): down 0.32%</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>): up 18.39%</li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>): down 12.68%</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>): up 23.22%</li>
<li>e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>): down 21.12%</li>
<li>Fortive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTV#NYSE">FTV</a>): down 1.64%</li>
<li>Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>): up 0.20%</li>
<li>Avantor Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>): down 9.52%</li>
<li>Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>): down 2.65%</li>
<li>Cboe Global Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NASDAQ">CBOE</a>): up 1.03%</li>
<li>Construction Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>): up 6.75%</li>
<li>Plains GP Holdings LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAGP#NYSE">PAGP</a>): down 1.56%</li>
<li>Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>): up 0.31%</li>
<li>Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>): down 28.38%</li>
<li>Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWP#NASDAQ">PWP</a>): down 6.50%</li>
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<li>Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRLB#NYSE">PRLB</a>): down 1.89%</li>
<li>Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>): down 19.06%</li>
<li>Graham Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHM#NYSE">GHM</a>): down 17.34%</li>
<li>GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>): down 4.70%</li>
<li>Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>): down 25.18%</li>
<li>Iterum Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRM#NASDAQ">ITRM</a>): down 5.03%</li>
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VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) just disclosed its Q4 earnings on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
VeriSign missed estimated earnings by -0.0%, reporting an EPS of $2.0 versus an estimate of $2.01.
Revenue was up $15.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.06 in the previous quarter, leading to a 2.0% drop share price change the next day.
Here's a look at VeriSign's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>1.86</td>
<td>1.86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.07</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>390.17M</td>
<td>385.80M</td>
<td>381.85M</td>
<td>377.87M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>390.60M</td>
<td>387.10M</td>
<td>384.30M</td>
<td>380.40M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for VeriSign <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSN/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

VeriSign Earnings Review: Q4 Summary

VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.00 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01 by 0.5 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $395.400 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $394.960 million by 0.11 percent. This is a 3.94 percent increase over sales of $380.400 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

VeriSign Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $2.00 Misses $2.01 Estimate, Sales $395.400M Beat $394.960M Estimate

VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) reported quarterly sales of $395.400 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $394.960 million by 0.11 percent. This is a 3.94 percent increase over sales of $380.400 million the same period last year.

VeriSign Q4 Sales $395.400M Beat $394.960M Estimate

It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">set for Friday morning.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
Among the leading sectors, financial stocks outperformed after the Fed released the framework for 2025 bank stress test. The big six banks — JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) — all climbed more than 1%, with Citigroup surging 2.9%.
Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) jumped 3.2% after topping earnings estimates, while Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) surged 12% and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) skyrocketed nearly 10% on strong revenue figures. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) slid 4.3% on concerns over slowing smartphone demand.
Shares of Palantir Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) surged 6.5%, extending its weekly gains to 30.8%, the stock's best weekly rally since early November.
Oil prices had a volatile session. Crude initially dipped as speculation mounted over a potential Trump-Putin meeting as early as this month or next, raising hopes for possible peace talks in Ukraine. Prices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's oil network.
Gold softened, dropping 0.6% from record highs and snapping a five-session winning streak.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable, hovering just below $97,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,742.18</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,082.15</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,316.14</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,811.50</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $605.83.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.2% to $447.73.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to corporate earnings, ordered by market capitalization, are:
<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.: up 3.11%</li>
<li>Linde Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NYSE">LIN</a>): up 0.34%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc.: up 9.97%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): down 5.33%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): down 0.71%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 4.65%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 2.04%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 4.95%</li>
<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>): up 2.95%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 8.49%</li>
<li>Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>): up 5.16%</li>
<li>McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>): down 2.56%</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc.: down 4.41%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 8.68%</li>
<li>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 1.87%</li>
<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): down 1.39%</li>
<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): up 3.64%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>): down 3.92%</li>
<li>Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): down 0.07%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>): down 23.74%</li>
<li>Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): down 3.64%</li>
<li>Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>): down 0.66%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>): down 6.24%</li>
<li>Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>): down 3.02%</li>
<li>Aptiv Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>): up 4.18%</li>
<li>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): down 1.75%</li>
<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>): up 0.12%</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): down 6.74%</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. </li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>)</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc.</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>)</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>)</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>)</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>)</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>)</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>)</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>)</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>)</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. </li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</li>
<li>Elf Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>)</li>
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The official meme coins launched by President-elect Donald Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump have accumulated tens of billions in combined market valuation over the weekend, evoking both awe and concerns from the cryptocurrency community.
What happened: The two Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based coins, namely OFFICIAL TRUMP and MELANIA, have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43078040/trump-coin-tanks-36-even-as-melania-trump-launches-her-own-token-top-analyst-says-his-short-is-going-very-very-well">sparked an unprecedented frenzy</a>, running up to valuations that established corporations took years to build.
At the current price of $58.33, Trump's official coin had a fully diluted valuation of&nbsp; $58.34 billion, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/">according </a>to CoinMarketCap. Similarly, MELANIA memecoin was worth $12.73 billion.&nbsp;
Note that a fully diluted valuation is an asset's market value if the maximum supply is in circulation.
The combined market value of the two meme coins was $71.07 billion. To put things in perspective, it was higher than oil-producing company Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), which had a market value of $49.38 billion at the time of writing.
It's worth noting that the energy stock has been on the radar of veteran Wall Street investor Warren Buffett. Through a series of purchases. Buffett's firm Berkshire Hathaway has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42970418/why-warren-buffett-is-keeping-25-of-berkshires-assets-in-cash">accumulated a stake of up to 29%</a> in Occidental.&nbsp;
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The combined market value of the Trump meme coins also surpassed some other companies in which Buffett expressed interest lately.
VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), whose approximately 377,736 shares were scooped up by the conglomerate, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/42755180/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-makes-bold-74-million-bet-on-this-forgotten-darling-of-dotcom-boom">had a market valuation</a> of little over $20 billion as of this writing, a fraction of the Trump meme coins.
Why It Matters: The weekend meme coin frenzy comes just ahead of the presidential inauguration of Trump, who was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073027/trump-plans-crypto-friendly-executive-orders-in-early-days-of-presidency-report"> speculated to pass several cryptocurrency-friendly</a> executive orders on Day 1 of his tenure.
The official meme coins attracted profit-hungry traders, who found the cryptocurrencies legitimate and associated with the first family of the U.S. However, the disclaimers of the two projects clearly state no connection with any political campaign, political office, or governmental agency.
Anthony Scaramucci, a prominent cryptocurrency advocate and former White House Communications Director, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43076714/scaramucci-criticizes-donald-trumps-meme-coin-launch-idi-amin-level-corruption">labeled the launch</a> as &#8220;Idi Amin-level corruption.&#8221;
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VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), the largest internet stock held by Berkshire Hathaway, has been spotlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42714309/warren-buffetts-stock-market-advice-ignore-neighbors-whispers-on-stock-tips-focus-on-long-term-value">as a &#8220;top pick&#8221; for 2025 by Citi analysts</a>.
What Happened: In the closing days of 2024,&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway, under the leadership of&nbsp;Warren Buffett, augmented its stake in VeriSign. With a $2.7 billion stake, Berkshire Hathaway has emerged as the largest shareholder of VeriSign, boasting nearly 14% ownership.
VeriSign, established in 1995, offers&nbsp;domain registration and listing services&nbsp;and is a key player in operating internet infrastructure. It holds the exclusive&nbsp;registry for .com and .net&nbsp;domains and runs&nbsp;two of the 13 global&nbsp;internet root servers.
According to a report <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/warren-buffett-favorite-internet-stock-called-top-pick-berkshire-hathaway-2025-1?_gl=1&#x2A;1czjvp&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTg0NzY4ODM4Mi4xNjg2OTgyMzcy&#x2A;_ga_E21CV80ZCZ&#x2A;MTczNTk3OTk5OC43MDIuMS4xNzM1OTgwMTk4LjIzLjAuMA..">by</a> Business Insider, Citi analysts have projected a promising 2025 for VeriSign, setting a $238 price target, which indicates a potential upside of 16% from the current levels. In an optimistic scenario, Citi predicts the stock could escalate to $312, suggesting a potential upside of over 50%.
&#8220;We view Verisign as being one of the safer plays in Internet with a narrower range of outcomes given its almost utility-like nature as a domain registry, ability to pass on regular price increases that leads to a resiliant top-line, and best in class EBITDA margins, providing what we believe to be an attractive risk/reward for investors,&#8221; the Citi analyst told the outlet.
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VeriSign ranks among the top five&nbsp;most profitable companies in the&nbsp;S&amp;P 500, securing the fifth position for the highest profit margin and third for operating margin. Citi has expressed positivity regarding the&nbsp;recent month-over-month growth in .com&nbsp;domain registrations, which could signify year-over-year growth in 2025.
Despite&nbsp;a tough year, with the&nbsp;stock experiencing a mere 2% rise&nbsp;compared to a 23% gain&nbsp;for the S&amp;P 500, Citi maintains that VeriSign&#8217;s current valuation positions it as&nbsp;a top stock pick for&nbsp;2025.
Why It Matters: The endorsement from Citi comes as a significant development for VeriSign. 
The company&#8217;s performance and Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s increased stake in it underline its potential for growth. With the internet domain industry expected to expand, VeriSign&#8217;s exclusive rights to .com and .net domains could further bolster its position. 
The company&#8217;s high profitability and Citi&#8217;s optimistic projections make it a stock to watch in 2025.
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This Warren Buffett-Backed Stock Is A 2025 'Top Pick' With Big Gains Ahead, Says Analyst

Citigroup analyst Ygal Arounian maintains VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $210 to $238.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on VeriSign, Raises Price Target to $238

Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway has made a significant investment in VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), purchasing $74 million worth of shares. 
What Happened: The conglomerate acquired approximately 377,736 shares during trading sessions leading up to Dec. 24, according to <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/12/30/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-verisign-stock-dot-com/">Fortune</a> on Tuesday. This move comes despite a 2% decline in VeriSign&#8217;s stock during a booming year for tech stocks, data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> revealed.
During the same period, the S&amp;P 500 has risen 25% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq has gained 30%.
Founded in 1995, VeriSign was a key player during the dotcom boom, primarily known for domain name registration. It plays a crucial role in Internet infrastructure by supporting DNS queries and maintaining two of the Internet&#8217;s 13 root servers. Despite its essential functions, the company&#8217;s stock has underperformed, down 1.38% year to date, compared to the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 25% rise and the Nasdaq&#8217;s 30% increase.
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Berkshire Hathaway, which first invested in VeriSign over a decade ago, has increased its holdings to over 13 million shares, valued at approximately $2.6 billion, making it the largest shareholder. According to the report, VeriSign&#8217;s high-profit margins may be a factor in this investment decision. The company ranks fifth in profit margin among S&amp;P 500 companies and third in operating margin among major U.S. companies.
Despite its stock lagging behind major indices, VeriSign&#8217;s essential role in internet infrastructure and its impressive profit margins make it an attractive investment for Buffett&#8217;s firm. 
As per<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro</a> data, VeriSign has a consensus price target of $243.67 based on the ratings of three analysts. As per the most-recent analyst rating by Baird has set an average price target of $216.67 with an implied 3.67% upside for the company.
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Makes Bold $74 Million Bet On This Forgotten Darling Of Dotcom Boom

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VeriSign shares are trading higher after an SEC filing disclosed that Warren Buffett increased his stake in the company by purchasing 234,312 shares at an average price of $193.77 per share.

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Reported December 19: Warren Buffett Boosts Stake In Verisign With Purchase Of 234,312 Shares At An Average Price Of $193.77, Maintaining Over 10% Ownership

VeriSign shares are trading higher after Baird upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target from $200 to $250.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Loop Capital raised the price target for Maplebear Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) from $49 to $56. Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson maintained a Buy rating. Maplebear shares closed at $44.19 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CART/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays boosted the price target for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) from $173 to $187. Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained an Overweight rating. Intercontinental Exchange shares closed at $155.93 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ICE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo boosted Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) price target from $151 to $193. Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Hess shares settled at $141.53 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley increased The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) price target from $82 to $94. Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Bank of New York Mellon shares closed at $80.51 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup slashed BioAge Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIOA#NASDAQ">BIOA</a>) price target from $45 to $7. Citigroup analyst Samantha Semenkow downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. BioAge Labs shares closed at $20.09 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIOA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group boosted RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $290 to $330. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez maintained a Market Perform rating on the stock. RH shares closed at $376.07 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) from $200 to $250. Baird analyst Robert Oliver upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform. VeriSign shares settled at $191.14 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham boosted Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) price target from $300 to $330. Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained a Buy rating. Carvana shares closed at $251.21 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVNA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital cut the price target for Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCD#NASDAQ">LUCD</a>) from $7.25 to $7. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. Lucid Diagnostics shares closed at $0.8401 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank raised Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target from $295 to $370. Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu maintained a Buy rating. Tesla shares closed at $389.22 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Baird analyst Robert Oliver upgrades VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $200 to $250.

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VeriSign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.07 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $390.600 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $390.173 million by 0.11 percent. This is a 3.80 percent increase over sales of $376.300 million the same period last year.

VeriSign Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $2.07, Sales $390.600M Beat $390.173M Estimate

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Verisign to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

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