Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$193.78
+1.05%
Verisk Analytics is a leading data, analytics, and technology provider for the property-casualty insurance industry, offering underwriting, claims, and catastrophe risk solutions. As a dominant player in this niche, it leverages proprietary data and regulatory moats to maintain a competitive edge. The current investor narrative centers on whether AI could commoditize its data advantages, a concern that has driven significant stock volatility and a sharp decline from its 52-week high, despite strong fundamentals and cash flow.…
VRSK
Verisk Analytics
$193.78
VRSK 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Verisk Analytics's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $237.71 and implied upside of +22.7% versus the current price.
Average Target
$237.71
0 analysts
Implied Upside
+22.7%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
—
covering this stock
Price Range
$195 - $275
Analyst target range
With 17 analysts covering, the consensus is a Buy (mean rating 2.05), and the average target price is $237.71, implying +23.9% upside from the current price of $191.77. The target range is $195.00 to $275.00, with the low target near the current price, indicating some analysts see limited downside. Recent ratings from major firms like JP Morgan and RBC Capital are Overweight/Outperform, while B of A and Goldman Sachs remain Neutral, reflecting a cautiously optimistic sentiment.
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VRSK Technical Analysis
Verisk's stock is in a clear downtrend over the past year, with a 1-year price change of -27.96%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's +18.56% gain. The current price of $191.77 sits at 70% of its 52-week range (low $155.94, high $273.83), indicating it is closer to the lows, which could signal a value opportunity or a falling knife. The stock has experienced a maximum drawdown of -47.36% from its peak, reflecting the severity of the selloff.
Beta
0.66
0.66x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-46.7%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$156-$274
Price range past year
Annual Return
-27.7%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | VRSK Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | -0.5% | +2.7% |
| 3m | +8.2% | +1.0% |
| 6m | -10.1% | +12.0% |
| 1y | -27.7% | +18.9% |
| ytd | -12.3% | +12.5% |
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VRSK Fundamental Analysis
Revenue growth has been modest but steady, with Q1 2026 revenue of $782.6 million, up 3.93% year-over-year, and a consistent trajectory from $753.0 million in Q1 2025. The company maintains strong profitability with a gross margin of 67.31% and an operating margin of 44.58%, though net income of $234.2 million in Q1 2026 shows a slight decline from the prior year's $232.3 million. Verisk's balance sheet is leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.30, but it generates robust free cash flow of $1.13 billion TTM, which supports its dividend and buybacks.
Quarterly Revenue
$782600000.0B
2026-03
Revenue YoY Growth
+3.9%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
69.8%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$1.1B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is VRSK Overvalued?
Given positive net income, the PE ratio is the primary metric. The trailing PE is 34.36x, while the forward PE is 22.05x, implying the market expects significant earnings growth. Compared to the industry average (not provided), Verisk trades at a premium, but its high margins and data moat justify this. Historically, the PE has ranged from 17x to 130x over the past few years, and the current trailing PE is below the 5-year average, suggesting the stock is relatively undervalued.
PE
34.4x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Low-End
5-Year PE Range 27x~50x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
20.1x
Enterprise Value Multiple
