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

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$181
+2.22% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Verisk Analytics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $228 — +26.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$23.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
60 / 100
Median analyst target
$228
Analysts covering
19
Revenue$806.3M+4.4% y/y
Operating income$363.7M
Net income$228.6M
Free cash flow$297.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.1%
1M
−3.2%
YTD
−18.6%
1Y
−25.0%
From 52W high
−25.2%
From 52W low
+15.7%
$156
$242
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 14 Oct 2026
60 / 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
97
Quality
82
Accruals
75
Revisions
71
Growth
55
Value
48
Issuance
48
Momentum
31
Size
9

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (31): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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$260Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VRSKHigh $260Median $228Low $195

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says19 analysts
11 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Low $195Median $228High $260

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$275 → $225
30 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$222 → $223
30 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
30 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$220 → $235
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$240 → $260
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
23 July 2026JefferiesUpgradeBuy$192 → $235
23 July 2026JefferiesUpgradeBuy—
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—

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

Market Radar

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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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Performance

VRSK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Verisk Analytics, Inc. returned −25.0% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VRSK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VRSKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
14
Analysts cutting
3
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
27.1×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.3×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / book
−19.4×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.9×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.4%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−9.8%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Gross margin
71.1%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Operating margin
45.1%

Higher than 94% 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
1.1%

Higher than 72% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a market value of $23.0B and an enterprise value of $27.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.1B. The latest quarter grew 4.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $885.5M, a 28.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.51.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B, after $266.7M of capital spending.

  • Verisk Analytics, Inc. spent $2.2B on share buybacks and $256.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 130.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 27.1×; forward P/E: 20.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.13%, paying out 29% of earnings.

  • Verisk Analytics, Inc. employs 8,000 people — $392K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$23.0B
60
EFXEquifax, Inc.$18.4B
62
BAHBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.$8.7B
70
FCNFTI Consulting, Inc.$3.9B
79
HURNHuron Consulting Group, Inc.$2.8B
83
ICFIICF International, Inc.$1.6B
83
CRAICRA International, Inc.$1.2B
45

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest VRSK news & analysis

Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Isaias Could Reach USD 2 Billion

GlobeNewsWire · 13 Oct 2026neutral

Verisk estimates insured onshore property losses from Hurricane Isaias at USD 1 billion to USD 2 billion. The estimate covers wind and privately insured storm surge following the hurricane’s landfall in Florida’s Panhandle, with wind expected to account for most losses.

Why it matters — The estimate is a VRSK catastrophe-risk assessment that provides watchers with information about the company’s analysis of insured losses from a major event.

Verisk to Announce Fiscal Third-Quarter 2026 Results on November 5, 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026neutral

Verisk announced it will report its fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results, for the period ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, before the market opens.

Why it matters — This sets the upcoming earnings release date, giving Verisk watchers a scheduled date for the company's latest quarterly financial performance.

Why Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Verisk Analytics (VRSK) as a top growth stock for the long term. The item points to the Zacks Style Scores, a feature of the Zacks Premium research service, as a tool for identifying strong stocks.

Why it matters — A VRSK watcher would care because the piece favorably positions the company as a strong long-term growth opportunity among investment research tools.

All You Need to Know About Verisk (VRSK) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Zacks Investment Research · 29 Sept 2026positive

Verisk (VRSK) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. Zacks suggests this upgrade could help drive the stock higher in the near term.

Why it matters — The rating upgrade signals increased analyst optimism about Verisk's near-term earnings outlook, which a VRSK watcher would track as a potential positive driver for the stock.

AI-Led Growth & Strong Cash Generation Support VRSK Amid High Debt

Zacks Investment Research · 29 Sept 2026neutral

Verisk is expanding its AI, cloud, and catastrophe analytics capabilities, supported by strong cash flow generation. However, the company faces higher debt levels and rising costs that could pressure its margins.

Why it matters — The item highlights a balance between Verisk's growth initiatives and potential financial pressures from debt and rising costs that could affect future performance.

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 $228, with estimates ranging from $195 to $260. 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., 11 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Verisk Analytics, Inc. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VRSK?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Verisk Analytics, Inc. ranks 60 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).

Will VRSK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +26.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Verisk Analytics, Inc. 60 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $195 to $260 over the next 12 months.

How has VRSK stock performed over the past year?

Verisk Analytics, Inc. returned -25.0% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 technology company that serves the insurance industry and related risk-focused markets.

What is the latest news on VRSK?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Oct 2026): "Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Isaias Could Reach USD 2 Billion". Verisk estimates insured onshore property losses from Hurricane Isaias at USD 1 billion to USD 2 billion. The estimate covers wind and privately insured storm surge following the hurricane’s landfall in Florida’s Panhandle, with wind expected to account for most losses.

Company

About Verisk Analytics, Inc.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics and technology company that serves the insurance industry and related risk-focused markets. Verisk Analytics provides predictive analytics, decision-support tools, and specialized software used for underwriting, rating, claims processing, catastrophe modeling, fraud detection, and risk management. Its solutions help insurers and other organizations assess exposure, improve operational workflows, and apply data-driven methods to pricing and loss evaluation. The company also works with clients in areas such as financial services, government, energy, and other commercial markets through its broader analytics and risk-assessment offerings. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, Verisk Analytics plays an important role in the information infrastructure used by organizations that manage complex risk and compliance needs.

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