Park Avenue Securities LLC Sells 3,905 Shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. $VRSK

Park Avenue Securities LLC lessened its holdings in Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) by 52.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,509 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 3,905 shares during the period. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in Verisk Analytics were worth $589,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Verisk Analytics during the third quarter worth $885,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC boosted its position in Verisk Analytics by 12.5% during the 3rd quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 3,921 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $658,000 after acquiring an additional 435 shares in the last quarter. CX Institutional increased its holdings in shares of Verisk Analytics by 1,895.0% in the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 40,019 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $6,717,000 after acquiring an additional 38,013 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its holdings in shares of Verisk Analytics by 47.8% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 204 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the period. Finally, Confluence Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 3rd quarter valued at $16,857,000. 90.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Verisk Analytics

In related news, CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $184.85, for a total transaction of $73,940.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 17,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,250,402.40. The trade was a 2.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Lee Shavel sold 3,535 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $194.74, for a total value of $688,405.90. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 98,490 shares in the company, valued at $19,179,942.60. This represents a 3.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 11,805 shares of company stock valued at $2,195,489. Company insiders own 0.52% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Barclays reduced their price target on Verisk Analytics from $275.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research report on Thursday, October 15th. Robert W. Baird set a $247.00 target price on Verisk Analytics in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Verisk Analytics from $235.00 to $215.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Verisk Analytics from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $224.79.

Verisk Analytics Stock Up 6.9%

NASDAQ:VRSK opened at $211.47 on Friday. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a 52 week low of $155.94 and a 52 week high of $227.16. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $182.65 and a 200 day moving average of $186.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $27.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.95, a PEG ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.65.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The business services provider reported $1.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.92 by $0.04. Verisk Analytics had a net margin of 28.24% and a negative return on equity of 239.55%. The business had revenue of $809.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $805.88 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.72 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Verisk Analytics, Inc. will post 7.71 EPS for the current year.

Verisk Analytics Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. Verisk Analytics’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.72%.

Verisk Analytics News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Verisk Analytics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Verisk reported adjusted earnings of $1.96 per share, above the $1.92 consensus, and revenue of $809 million, also ahead of estimates. Revenue rose 5.3% year over year, with coverage citing subscription growth and margin expansion as drivers. Article: Verisk Analytics Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Jump 5% Y/Y
• Neutral Sentiment: Verisk reaffirmed its 2026 revenue outlook of $3.2 billion and gave EPS guidance of $7.45–$7.75, versus consensus of $7.71. The revenue forecast matches expectations; the EPS range’s midpoint is slightly below consensus. Article: Verisk Analytics Q3 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise; 2026 Outlook Reaffirmed
• Negative Sentiment: One earnings summary flagged a sharp decline in cash flow, which could temper the positive reaction to the earnings beat. Article: Verisk Analytics Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Jump 5% Y/Y

About Verisk Analytics

Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK), doing business as Verisk, is a global data analytics and technology company serving the insurance industry and other risk-focused markets. Its platforms help organizations use data, statistical models and workflow tools to evaluate risk, make decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Verisk’s insurance offerings support underwriting, pricing, claims management, fraud detection, catastrophe modeling and regulatory compliance. Its products include industry data, predictive analytics, property and casualty risk solutions, claims-estimating tools and information used by insurers to assess property, vehicles, businesses and other exposures.