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VRSK Stock Forecast: Verisk Analytics, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$193
−0.89% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $235 — +21.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$25.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
57 / 100
Median analyst target
$235
Analysts covering
19
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.6%
1M
+2.5%
YTD
−13.2%
1Y
−28.3%
From 52W high
−28.6%
From 52W low
+23.5%
$156
$271
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VRSK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Verisk Analytics, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
57 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Quality
81
Accruals
75
Revisions
64
Growth
55
Value
50
Issuance
49
Momentum
28
Size
9

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (28): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Verisk Analytics, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

VRSK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VRSK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$160$180$200$220$240$260$280Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VRSKHigh $275Median $235Low $185

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says19 analysts
10 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $185Median $235High $275

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$222 → $223
30 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$220 → $235
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$240 → $260
23 July 2026JefferiesUpgradeBuy$192 → $235
19 May 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$225 → $190
19 May 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
30 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
30 Mar 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
2 Mar 2026Raymond JamesUpgradeStrong Buy—
2 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
19 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
19 Feb 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
19 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
19 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
19 Feb 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
11 Feb 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
17 Dec 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 Oct 2025BarclaysUpgradeOverweight—
30 Oct 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
30 Oct 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

VRSK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.5%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.7×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
8.0×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / book
−21.2×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.4×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.4%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−9.8%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Gross margin
71.1%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Operating margin
45.1%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Net margin
28.2%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
293.2%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Return on assets
19.0%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 24% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

VRSK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelConsulting Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.$25.1B
57
EFXEquifax, Inc.$21.1B
57
BAHBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.$8.5B
61
FCNFTI Consulting, Inc.$4.4B
75
HURNHuron Consulting Group, Inc.$2.4B
81
ICFIICF International, Inc.$1.5B
77
ATIATI, Inc.*$25.5B
87

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few consulting services companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VRSK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest VRSK news & analysis

Here's Why Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a Strong Growth Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Verisk Analytics as a strong growth stock, using its Style Scores system to identify top-rated stocks based on investing style. The article points out why investors should consider the company's strong growth characteristics.

Why it matters — VRSK watchers would note an external research firm identifying the company as a strong growth stock, potentially drawing attention to its growth profile.

Verisk Estimates Insured Losses from Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan Will Range Between JPY 220 Billion (~USD 1.4 Billion) and JPY 340 Billion (~USD 2.1 Billion)

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Verisk estimated insured property losses from the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan, caused by ground shaking and liquefaction, will range between JPY 220 billion (~USD 1.4 billion) and JPY 340 billion (~USD 2.1 billion), before any recoveries under Japan's earthquake insurance program.

Why it matters — This matters for Verisk watchers as it demonstrates the company's role in providing catastrophe loss estimates, which is a key service for insurers and reinsurers.

Verisk Analytics: High-Single-Digits Subscription Growth And Cheap Valuation (Rating Upgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 1 Aug 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha analyst upgraded Verisk Analytics to Buy, citing a more attractive valuation of roughly 23.5x NTM P/E and a better margin of safety. The upgrade is supported by 8% OCC growth in subscription revenue (83% of total), which underpins a high-single-digit growth thesis and reduces reliance on transactional volumes, with FY2026 guidance seen as achievable.

Why it matters — VRSK watchers would care because the item highlights durable subscription-driven growth and a less demanding valuation, with second-half acceleration expected from easier comparisons and a resumed federal contract.

Madison Mid Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026positive

Madison Mid Cap Fund's Q2 2026 commentary notes that the fund purchased shares in Verisk Analytics, which it describes as the dominant provider of data and analytics to property and casualty insurers in the U.S.

Why it matters — The purchase by a mid-cap fund signals institutional investor interest in Verisk Analytics as a dominant player in insurance data and analytics.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 July 2026neutral

Verisk Analytics held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the session was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — Earnings-call transcripts give VRSK watchers direct access to management's discussion of quarterly results and business outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VRSK stock

What is the VRSK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $235, with estimates ranging from $185 to $275. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VRSK stock a buy right now?

Of the 19 analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Verisk Analytics, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VRSK?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Verisk Analytics, Inc. ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will VRSK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +21.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Verisk Analytics, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VRSK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Verisk Analytics, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VRSK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $185 to $275 over the next 12 months.

How has VRSK stock performed over the past year?

Verisk Analytics, Inc. returned -28.3% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Verisk Analytics, Inc. do?

Verisk Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics and risk assessment company that provides technology-enabled solutions to organizations worldwide.

What is the latest news on VRSK?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "Here's Why Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a Strong Growth Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlights Verisk Analytics as a strong growth stock, using its Style Scores system to identify top-rated stocks based on investing style. The article points out why investors should consider the company's strong growth characteristics.

Company

About Verisk Analytics, Inc.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics and risk assessment company that provides technology-enabled solutions to organizations worldwide. The firm focuses primarily on the insurance industry, offering underwriting tools such as policy forms, rating rules, loss cost estimation, and workflow optimization to support more consistent risk selection and pricing. Verisk Analytics also delivers extensive claims-related services, including property repair estimating platforms and anti-fraud analytics that help insurers detect suspicious activity and improve claims handling efficiency. Beyond core insurance workflows, Verisk Analytics develops predictive analytics and decision-support solutions for areas such as catastrophe and weather risk, global risk analytics, and natural resources intelligence, serving clients in insurance, energy, financial services, government, and broader risk management sectors. Its offerings are typically delivered through subscription-based or long-term arrangements, embedding Verisk’s data and models directly into customers’ operational processes. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, Verisk Analytics today plays a central role in helping institutions quantify, manage, and analyze risk using proprietary datasets, advanced models, and industry-specific expertise.

CEO Mr. Lee M. Shavel · 8,000 employees · United States · https://www.verisk.com