Verisign, Inc. vs Wynn Resorts, Limited — how do they compare? Verisign, Inc. trades at $277.5 (market cap $25.26B), while Wynn Resorts, Limited trades at $95.88 (market cap $9.93B). The key difference: Verisign, Inc. is far larger — about 2.5× Wynn Resorts, Limited's market cap, and Verisign, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.17%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VRSN | WYNN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.26B | $9.93B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $310.00 | $133.34 |
52-Week Low | $211.49 | $94.78 |
Enterprise Value | $26.50B | $20.29B |
Dividend Yield | 1.17% | 1.05% |
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Verisign is the sole authorized registry for several generic top-level domains, including the widely utilized .com and .net top-level domains. The company operates critical Internet infrastructure to support the domain name system, including operating two of the world's 13 root servers that are used to route Internet traffic. In 2018, the firm sold off its Security Services business, signalling a renewed focus on the core registry business.
Read more on VRSN →Wynn Resorts operates luxury casinos and resorts. The company was founded in 2002 by Steve Wynn, the former CEO. The company operates four megaresorts: Wynn Macau and Encore in Macao and Wynn Las Vegas and Encore in Las Vegas. Cotai Palace opened in August 2016 in Macao, Encore Boston Harbor in Massachusetts opened June 2019. Additionally, we expect the company to begin construction on a new building next to its existing Macao Palace resort in 2023, which we forecast to open in 2026. The company also operates Wynn Interactive, a digital sports betting and iGaming platform. The company received 76% and 24% of its 2019 prepandemic EBITDA from Macao and Las Vegas, respectively.
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