VRSKIndustrials · Consulting ServicesThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $235 — +25.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (27): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VRSK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $222 → $223 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $220 → $235 |
| 30 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $240 → $260 |
| 23 July 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $192 → $235 |
| 19 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $225 → $190 |
| 19 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 37% of US stocks
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Higher than 25% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc. | $24.4B | 58 |
| EFXEquifax, Inc. | $23.6B | 59 |
| BAHBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | $9.3B | 64 |
| FCNFTI Consulting, Inc. | $4.3B | 82 |
| HURNHuron Consulting Group, Inc. | $2.6B | 80 |
| ICFIICF International, Inc. | $1.6B | 79 |
| NVTnVent Electric plc* | $24.6B | 97 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few consulting services companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Zacks Investment Research highlights Verisk Analytics (VRSK) as a top growth stock for the long term, referencing its Style Scores system for identifying market-beating stocks. The piece frames VRSK as a strong long-term growth pick.
Why it matters — VRSK watchers would note that the company is being positioned favorably as a long-term growth stock by a prominent research source.
Verisk's AI expansion is gaining traction as adoption of its XactAI product surges, while its Core Lines Reimagine initiative expands and subscription growth strengthens recurring revenue.
Why it matters — The report points to growing demand for Verisk's AI-driven insurance products and the reinforcing of its recurring revenue base, two areas that drive its long-term business momentum.
Zacks Research reports that Verisk combines strong recurring revenues and cash flow with a premium valuation, while also facing rising debt costs and expense pressures. The analysis suggests that these factors warrant investor selectivity in the stock.
Why it matters — VRSK watchers would care because the piece highlights a trade-off between Verisk's dependable recurring revenue and cash generation against the headwinds of a rich valuation, higher debt costs, and expense pressures.
The article notes that Verisk shares have risen 12.1% over the past three months, supported by subscription growth, demand for SaaS offerings, and strategic investments.
Why it matters — VRSK watchers would care because the piece highlights specific operational drivers — subscriptions, SaaS, and investments — that are underpinning the stock's recent momentum.
Diamond Hill Mid Cap Fund reported strong equity market returns in Q2 2026, supported by robust corporate earnings and a resilient domestic economy. The quarter's top contributors were Humana, Regal Rexnord, and Illumina, while the main detractors were Huntington Ingalls, Wix.com, and Zoetis.
Why it matters — The fund report provides general context on mid-cap equity market and sector performance during the quarter, which can inform understanding of the broader investment environment that Verisk operates within.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $235, with estimates ranging from $195 to $275. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Verisk Analytics, Inc. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Verisk Analytics, Inc. ranks 58 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +25.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Verisk Analytics, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $195 to $275 over the next 12 months.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. returned -30.4% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics and risk assessment company that provides technology-enabled solutions to organizations worldwide.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 19 Aug 2026): "Why Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term". Zacks Investment Research highlights Verisk Analytics (VRSK) as a top growth stock for the long term, referencing its Style Scores system for identifying market-beating stocks. The piece frames VRSK as a strong long-term growth pick.
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