Verisk Analytics

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$190.87+$1.66 (+0.88%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:55 PM ET

Prev close $189.21

VRSK analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 12 analysts over the last 12 months. 58% rate it a buy.

Strong buy1
Buy6
Hold5
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 20 analysts

Average $238.77 (+25.1% upside)

Low: $196.95
Now: $190.87
High: $273.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

VRSK analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
BMO Capital	Oct 13, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$248.00 → $217.00	60%
Morgan Stanley	Oct 13, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$235.00 → $215.00	48%
Barclays	Sep 8, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$275.00 → $225.00	64%
UBS	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$220.00 → $235.00	63%
Evercore ISI Group	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	In-Line	$222.00 → $223.00	56%
Wells Fargo	Jul 30, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$240.00 → $260.00	46%
Jefferies	Jul 23, 2026	Upgrade	Hold → Buy	$192.00 → $235.00	44%
B of A Securities	May 19, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$225.00 → $190.00	38%
JP Morgan	Apr 30, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$220.00 → $230.00	64%
RBC Capital	Mar 30, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$230.00	64%

The case for and against

Updated Jan 19, 2026

Bull case

Verisk Analytics is recognized as a prominent provider of data analytics and proprietary solutions, particularly in the insurance ecosystem, operating under a single segment with two business units: underwriting and claims. The company's comprehensive offerings, including specialized solutions for property and casualty underwriting and catastrophe risk assessment, bolster its competitive position in the industry, while its claims unit plays a vital role in fraud prevention and accurate claims estimation. This combination of robust market presence and diverse service offerings positions Verisk favorably for sustained growth and profitability in the data analytics sector.

Bear case

Verisk Analytics faces significant risks that contribute to a negative outlook, primarily due to potential pricing pressure in the insurance market, which could hinder the company's ability to increase prices on its core products. Additionally, the heavily regulated nature of its customer base in the property and casualty (P&C), energy, and financial services sectors leaves Verisk vulnerable to demand fluctuations driven by regulatory changes. Furthermore, the possibility of a data security breach poses a serious threat to Verisk's reputation and may result in increased regulatory scrutiny, further compounding the company's existing challenges.

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