In a report by Standard & Poor’s Internet Software and Service analyst, Scott Kessler cut his rating on VeriSign to Sell from Hold.
“VeriSign faces some challenges, in our view, despite strong market positions and pricing stability in its core businesses,” Kessler said
“We see notable growth deceleration in domain-name additions and certificate transactions.
He reduced his price target on the stock to $24 from $29. Kessler also trimmed estimates for the company: for ‘08, he now sees EPS of 85 cents, down from 90 cents. For ‘09, he goes to $1.25, from $1.34.
Elliot says
I agree… Some people with large portfolios are going to start letting non-performing and non-developable domains expire to save money.
Damir says
Ups and downs are part of Life – Company’s $ value is the creation of men so it is also a part of life