Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Stock Price Target Raised at Wells Fargo & Company

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) had its price objective lifted by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $260.00 to $265.00 in a research report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the business services provider’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 29.35% from the company’s previous close.

VRSK has been the subject of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird set a $247.00 price objective on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Verisk Analytics from $220.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price target on shares of Verisk Analytics from $248.00 to $217.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Verisk Analytics from $235.00 to $215.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $225.14.

Verisk Analytics Trading Down 3.1%

VRSK stock traded down $6.60 during trading on Friday, hitting $204.87. The company had a trading volume of 98,315 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,866,509. The stock has a market cap of $26.67 billion, a PE ratio of 31.37, a PEG ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.65. The business has a 50-day moving average of $182.65 and a 200-day moving average of $186.41. Verisk Analytics has a one year low of $155.94 and a one year high of $227.16.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The business services provider reported $1.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm had revenue of $809.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $805.88 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.72 EPS. The company’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. Research analysts forecast that Verisk Analytics will post 7.71 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Verisk Analytics

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its position in shares of Verisk Analytics by 10.3% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 7,567 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,274,000 after acquiring an additional 709 shares during the period. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA boosted its holdings in shares of Verisk Analytics by 75.8% during the third quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 138,868 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $23,309,000 after purchasing an additional 59,857 shares during the period. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Verisk Analytics by 35.0% in the third quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 3,419 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $670,000 after purchasing an additional 886 shares during the last quarter. Ascent Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Verisk Analytics by 16.5% in the third quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 2,502 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $420,000 after purchasing an additional 355 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Verisk Analytics by 9.3% during the 3rd quarter. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. now owns 23,418 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $3,886,000 after purchasing an additional 1,989 shares during the period. 90.00% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Verisk Analytics News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Verisk reported quarterly EPS of $1.96, above the $1.92 consensus, while revenue rose 5.3% year over year to $809 million, also beating estimates. Reports cited subscription growth, margin expansion, and accelerating organic growth as strengths. Article: Verisk Analytics Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Jump 5% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $245 from $235, signaling improved analyst expectations. Article: Jefferies Adjusts Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, equivalent to $2.00 annually.
• Neutral Sentiment: Verisk reaffirmed FY 2026 guidance of $7.45–$7.75 EPS and $3.2 billion in revenue. The EPS range includes the $7.71 analyst consensus, while revenue guidance matches expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: One earnings analysis noted a sharp decline in cash flow, a potential concern despite the earnings beat. Another highlighted that Verisk’s valuation remains demanding, which could limit upside if growth disappoints. Article: Verisk Earnings Beat Puts Its Pricey Narrative Back In Focus

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.