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NASDAQ:VRSK

Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$234.58
+0.65 (+0.28%)
(As of 10:21 AM ET)
Today's Range
$232.66
$235.58
50-Day Range
$231.21
$250.66
52-Week Range
$186.96
$251.98
Volume
205,974 shs
Average Volume
854,696 shs
Market Capitalization
$33.64 billion
P/E Ratio
55.72
Dividend Yield
0.67%
Price Target
$252.00

Verisk Analytics MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.43 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.7% Upside
$252.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.00% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.88
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.44mentions of Verisk Analytics in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.66 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.57%
From $6.48 to $7.23 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.92 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

68th out of 313 stocks

Data Processing & Preparation Industry

13th out of 59 stocks

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About Verisk Analytics Stock (NASDAQ:VRSK)

Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics and technology solutions to the insurance markets in the United States and internationally. It offers policy language, prospective loss costs, policy writing and rating rules, and various underwriting solutions for risk selection and segmentation, pricing, and workflow optimization; property- and auto- specific rating and underwriting information solutions that allows clients to understand, quantify, underwrite, mitigate, and avoid potential loss for risks; catastrophe modeling solutions, which enables companies to identify, quantify, and plan for the financial consequences of catastrophes for use by insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, financial institutions, and governments. The company also provides life insurance solutions for transforming current workflows in life insurance underwriting, claim insights, policy administration, unclaimed property/equity, compliance and fraud detection, and actuarial and portfolio modeling; Marketing Solutions, such as compliant, real-time decisioning, profitability, and risk assessment for inbound consumer interactions; and international underwriting and claims solutions. In addition, it offers claims insurance solutions, which provides analytics in fraud detection, compliance reporting, subrogation liability assessment, litigation, and repair cost estimation and valuation solutions; and casualty solutions, such as compliance, casualty claims decision support, and workflow automation solutions. Further, the company supplies software to the specialty insurance market. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

VRSK Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Last Earnings
2/21/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend
3/14/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Dividend Payable
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Data processing & preparation
Sub-Industry
Research & Consulting Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VRSK
CUSIP
92345Y10
Employees
7,500
Year Founded
1971

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$252.00
High Stock Price Target
$288.00
Low Stock Price Target
$219.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+7.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.43
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$614.60 million
Pretax Margin
38.31%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.68 billion
Cash Flow
$7.82 per share
Book Value
$2.22 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
141,512,000
Market Cap
$33.54 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.79

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Should I Buy Verisk Analytics Stock? VRSK Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Verisk Analytics was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:43 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc.:

  • Verisk Analytics provides data analytics solutions to the insurance markets in the United States and internationally, offering predictive analytics and decision support solutions in various fields such as rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, and global risk analytics.
  • The company offers innovative technology solutions tailored for the insurance industry, including policy language, prospective loss costs, underwriting solutions for risk selection and segmentation, and catastrophe modeling solutions to plan for financial consequences of catastrophes.
  • Verisk Analytics has a strong track record of providing life insurance solutions that transform workflows in underwriting, claim insights, policy administration, compliance, and fraud detection, enhancing operational efficiency and risk management for clients.
  • With a focus on marketing solutions, Verisk Analytics provides real-time decisioning, profitability, and risk assessment tools for inbound consumer interactions, enabling clients to make informed decisions and optimize their marketing strategies.
  • Investors may find Verisk Analytics attractive due to its software offerings to the specialty insurance market, providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of this sector and potentially driving revenue growth.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc. for these reasons:

  • While Verisk Analytics operates in the data processing and preparation industry, which is essential for various sectors, the competitive landscape in the data analytics market is intense, leading to potential challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
  • As with any investment in technology and data analytics companies, there is inherent risk associated with rapid technological advancements and changing market dynamics, which could impact Verisk Analytics' ability to stay ahead of the curve and meet evolving customer demands.
  • Investors should carefully consider the current stock price of Verisk Analytics and evaluate whether it aligns with the company's financial performance, growth prospects, and industry outlook to make informed investment decisions.
  • Verisk Analytics faces regulatory risks and compliance challenges in the insurance industry, which could impact its operations and financial results, especially in the face of changing regulatory environments and increased scrutiny on data privacy and security.
  • While Verisk Analytics has a diverse portfolio of solutions for the insurance sector, the company's success heavily relies on its ability to continuously innovate, adapt to market trends, and effectively address emerging risks to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

VRSK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Verisk Analytics stock right now?

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" VRSK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VRSK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Verisk Analytics' stock price target for 2024?

14 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Verisk Analytics' shares. Their VRSK share price targets range from $219.00 to $288.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $252.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have VRSK shares performed in 2024?

Verisk Analytics' stock was trading at $238.86 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VRSK shares have decreased by 2.1% and is now trading at $233.93.
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Are investors shorting Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,840,000 shares, an increase of 48.7% from the February 29th total of 1,910,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 829,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.4 days. Approximately 2.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
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How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The business services provider reported $1.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.04. The business services provider had revenue of $677.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $673.56 million. Verisk Analytics had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 305.15% and a net margin of 22.92%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.43 EPS.
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How often does Verisk Analytics pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.67%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.34.
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Is Verisk Analytics a good dividend stock?

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.67%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 37.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VRSK will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.58% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Verisk Analytics' stock buyback program work?

Verisk Analytics declared that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, February 21st 2024, which authorizes the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 2.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Verisk Analytics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Verisk Analytics issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $6.30-6.60 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $6.60. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.84-2.90 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.88 billion.

What is Scott Stephenson's approval rating as Verisk Analytics' CEO?

166 employees have rated Verisk Analytics Chief Executive Officer Scott Stephenson on Glassdoor.com. Scott Stephenson has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Scott Stephenson in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Verisk Analytics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Verisk Analytics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Adobe (ADBE), Visa (V), Broadcom (AVGO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walmart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), AbbVie (ABBV) and Walt Disney (DIS).

Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?

Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.32%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.44%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (4.73%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.59%), Parnassus Investments LLC (1.53%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce Edward Hansen, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Kathy Card Beckles, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Nicholas Daffan, Samuel G Liss, Scott G Stephenson, Therese M Vaughan and Wendy E Lane.
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How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?

Shares of VRSK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Verisk Analytics have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Verisk Analytics: AIR Worldwide Corporation, Argus Information and Advisory Services, BuildFax, Business Insight, FAST Technology, Genscape, ISO Services, Insurance Services Office, Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc, LCI, Power Advocate, Rebmark Legal Solutions Ltd, Rulebook, Wood Mackenzie Limited, and Xactware Solutions.
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This page (NASDAQ:VRSK) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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