VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is trading at $271.44, which is -11.0% below its all-time high of $305.10. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.7, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, VRSN has experienced 61 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -10.6%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 08:02 AM EDT
VRSN
StockVeriSign, Inc.
Price
$271.44
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $305.10
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-11.0%
Days in Drawdown
209
Avg Max Drawdown
10.6%
Avg Length
163
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.7
VRSN - Price & High Water Mark
VRSN - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
VeriSign, Inc. is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $271.44, down 11.0% from its all-time high of $305.10. This pullback has lasted 209 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, VeriSign, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 10.6% in depth, with an average duration of 163 days. VeriSign, Inc. has gone through 61 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for VeriSign, Inc. in the last 14 years was 98.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 7063 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for VeriSign, Inc. currently stands at 1.74. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing VeriSign, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 61 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | Ongoing | 209 days | -11.0% | $305.10 | $271.44 | — |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-25 | 16 days | -3.1% | $288.93 | $280.05 | $304.91 |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-09 | 8 days | -2.4% | $288.25 | $281.21 | $288.93 |
| 2025-05-08 | 2025-06-27 | 51 days | -6.3% | $285.77 | $267.91 | $286.85 |
| 2025-05-06 | 2025-05-07 | 2 days | -0.5% | $282.96 | $281.64 | $285.77 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-02 | 2 days | -0.9% | $280.54 | $278.14 | $282.50 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2025-04-25 | 1212 days | -38.8% | $254.50 | $155.64 | $271.27 |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-22 | 31 days | -3.1% | $244.33 | $236.74 | $245.35 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-18 | 2 days | -0.1% | $238.35 | $238.16 | $239.67 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-12 | 3 days | -0.8% | $232.27 | $230.40 | $234.73 |
| 2021-07-23 | 2021-11-09 | 110 days | -12.4% | $232.22 | $203.53 | $232.27 |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-22 | 11 days | -1.9% | $231.73 | $227.21 | $232.22 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -0.4% | $231.53 | $230.51 | $231.73 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-02 | 3 days | -0.9% | $228.50 | $226.42 | $230.04 |
| 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | 5 days | -0.7% | $228.15 | $226.46 | $228.50 |
| 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-24 | 2 days | -0.2% | $225.58 | $225.05 | $228.15 |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-21 | 27 days | -3.8% | $223.25 | $214.79 | $223.48 |
| 2021-05-07 | 2021-05-24 | 18 days | -2.4% | $221.99 | $216.70 | $223.25 |
| 2021-05-04 | 2021-05-06 | 3 days | -1.3% | $220.01 | $217.18 | $221.99 |
| 2019-07-16 | 2021-05-03 | 658 days | -31.6% | $219.80 | $150.33 | $220.01 |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-07-12 | 2 days | -0.1% | $217.65 | $217.37 | $218.42 |
| 2019-07-08 | 2019-07-09 | 2 days | -0.8% | $216.12 | $214.43 | $216.26 |
| 2000-03-01 | 2019-07-03 | 7063 days | -98.4% | $213.63 | $3.49 | $215.85 |
| 2000-02-25 | 2000-02-29 | 5 days | -4.5% | $212.16 | $202.55 | $213.63 |
| 2000-02-22 | 2000-02-23 | 2 days | -5.7% | $200.23 | $188.83 | $204.87 |
| 2000-02-11 | 2000-02-16 | 6 days | -8.3% | $185.56 | $170.15 | $186.39 |
| 2000-01-21 | 2000-02-10 | 21 days | -22.8% | $176.48 | $136.27 | $185.56 |
| 2000-01-19 | 2000-01-20 | 2 days | -0.9% | $166.24 | $164.76 | $176.48 |
| 2000-01-03 | 2000-01-18 | 16 days | -18.8% | $161.23 | $130.99 | $166.24 |
| 1999-12-30 | 1999-12-31 | 2 days | -4.2% | $160.86 | $154.05 | $161.23 |
| 1999-12-22 | 1999-12-29 | 8 days | -9.5% | $156.58 | $141.65 | $160.86 |
| 1999-12-08 | 1999-12-20 | 13 days | -14.3% | $110.78 | $94.89 | $126.77 |
| 1999-11-29 | 1999-12-03 | 5 days | -7.6% | $83.60 | $77.26 | $86.95 |
| 1999-11-19 | 1999-11-22 | 4 days | -1.7% | $73.04 | $71.80 | $78.00 |
| 1999-11-09 | 1999-11-18 | 10 days | -12.0% | $73.04 | $64.28 | $73.04 |
| 1999-11-04 | 1999-11-05 | 2 days | -2.3% | $67.95 | $66.42 | $68.20 |
| 1999-10-29 | 1999-11-01 | 4 days | -3.1% | $53.83 | $52.14 | $55.55 |
| 1999-10-08 | 1999-10-28 | 21 days | -14.5% | $50.51 | $43.20 | $53.83 |
| 1999-09-21 | 1999-10-07 | 17 days | -12.0% | $48.98 | $43.12 | $50.51 |
| 1999-09-13 | 1999-09-20 | 8 days | -4.6% | $47.45 | $45.28 | $48.98 |
| 1999-09-08 | 1999-09-10 | 3 days | -1.3% | $47.34 | $46.71 | $47.45 |
| 1999-08-27 | 1999-09-07 | 12 days | -7.4% | $46.65 | $43.22 | $47.34 |
| 1999-07-19 | 1999-08-23 | 36 days | -37.5% | $39.79 | $24.88 | $40.06 |
| 1999-07-09 | 1999-07-15 | 7 days | -8.3% | $37.84 | $34.70 | $39.19 |
| 1999-04-13 | 1999-07-08 | 87 days | -44.2% | $37.26 | $20.79 | $37.84 |
| 1999-04-07 | 1999-04-12 | 6 days | -9.0% | $34.01 | $30.94 | $37.26 |
| 1999-04-01 | 1999-04-05 | 4 days | -2.8% | $32.51 | $31.61 | $32.83 |
| 1999-03-30 | 1999-03-31 | 2 days | -2.6% | $29.18 | $28.42 | $32.51 |
| 1999-03-26 | 1999-03-29 | 4 days | -1.4% | $28.49 | $28.08 | $29.18 |
| 1999-03-17 | 1999-03-25 | 9 days | -7.2% | $26.28 | $24.38 | $28.49 |
| 1999-03-10 | 1999-03-16 | 7 days | -3.3% | $26.14 | $25.28 | $26.28 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About VRSN
VeriSign, Inc. has dropped 15%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 1299 days with an average max drop of -41.7%.
The current drawdown of -11.0% has lasted 209 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 to Jul 2019 | -98.4% | 7063 days |
| Apr 1999 to Jul 1999 | -44.2% | 87 days |
| Dec 2021 to Apr 2025 | -38.8% | 1212 days |
| Jul 1999 to Aug 1999 | -37.5% | 36 days |
| Jul 2019 to May 2021 | -31.6% | 658 days |
| Jan 2000 to Feb 2000 | -22.8% | 21 days |
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