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VRSK·Verisk Analytics, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$189.22
Open
$188.29
Market Cap
24.91B
52W High
$306.45
Low
$183.60
P. Close
$185.37
P/E
27.37
52W Low
$155.94
Fwd P/E
21.38
DailyIQ Est.
$226.17
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
49
MIXED
Verisk will report its fiscal second‑quarter 2026 results on July 29, 2026, before the market opens, and will host a live audio webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the outcomes. Analysts project a modest single‑digit increase in net income for the quarter, but rising operating costs could keep margins under pressure. RBC analysts expect the Q2 earnings to align with prior guidance and reaffirm the company’s fiscal 2026 outlook, indicating confidence in its revenue trajectory. The firm’s recent addition of KatRisk and upgraded hurricane analytics expands its catastrophe‑modeling platform, likely boosting demand from insurers focused on climate risk. Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions group estimates that the June 24, 2026 Venezuela earthquake sequence will cause losses exceeding $10 billion, underscoring the value of its loss‑estimation services in high‑risk regions. A surge in implied volatility for VRSK options signals heightened market uncertainty ahead of the earnings release and potential regulatory or macro developments. Industry analysts note rising demand for risk‑management and operational‑efficiency solutions, positioning VRSK to capture growth alongside peers. Traders should monitor the Q2 earnings release for actual growth figures, any updates to long‑term guidance, and commentary on cost management or regulatory impacts. Watching option activity and volatility trends will help gauge market sentiment and potential price swings in the coming days.
Earnings Summary
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is a data analytics and technology solutions provider that serves the insurance industry worldwide, offering underwriting tools, claims management technologies, and specialized solutions for life insurance, extreme event modeling, and marketing. The company’s revenue is driven by subscription and consulting services, positioning it within the consulting services sector of the industrials group. In the last two quarters, VRSK posted EPS of $1.82 in Q4 2025 and $1.82 in Q1 2026, both beating analyst estimates of $1.6117 and $1.7389 respectively, while revenue rose from $778.8 million to $782.6 million, exceeding the $773.8 million and $772.4 million estimates; the preceding two quarters (Q2 2025 and Q3 2025) also saw EPS beats of $1.88 and $1.72 versus estimates of $1.7714 and $1.7037, with revenue growth from $772.6 million to $768.3 million, again surpassing expectations. Historically, VRSK has maintained a streak of earnings beats across all seven quarters with available data, and revenue has trended upward, reflecting steady demand for risk‑management solutions. Recent market commentary highlights a spike in implied volatility for VRSK options, suggesting heightened uncertainty ahead of the upcoming earnings release and potential regulatory scrutiny; RBC analysts anticipate that Q2 results will align with prior guidance, and the company has reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook. Investors should watch the forthcoming earnings release for confirmation of guidance, any regulatory announcements that could affect the data‑analytics sector, and the company’s climate‑risk data services outlook, as these factors will likely influence short‑term volatility and valuation.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.56$1.67$1.77$1.88$1.98Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.93 - -
Q1'26$1.74$1.82+4.7%
Q4'25$1.61$1.82+12.9%
Q3'25$1.70$1.72+1.0%
Q2'25$1.77$1.88+6.1%
Q1'25$1.68$1.73+2.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$743M$765M$787M$808M$830MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$820M - -
Q1'26$772M$783M+1.3%
Q4'25$774M$779M+0.6%
Q3'25 - $768M -
Q2'25 - $773M -
Q1'25 - $753M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

VRSK Stock Snapshot

VRSK is currently trading at $185.24, giving Verisk Analytics, Inc. a market cap of 24.91B and a P/E ratio of 27.4. Today's range spans $183.60–$189.22, with shares opening at $188.29 and moving down $0.13 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 49/100.

Over the past year VRSK has traded between $155.94 and $306.45 - the current price is +18.8% off the 52-week low and -39.6% from the high. 28 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $220.47 (range $185.00–$275.00), implying upside of +19.0%.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is a large-cap in Industrials with 24.91B in market cap, currently sitting on a HOLD signal at 50/100. Price: $185.24 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). Sentiment: neutral at 49/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 27.4. The 52-week range of $155.94–$306.45 is the structural anchor, and the current neutral phase is the market's way of asking for more information before committing to a direction.

In neutral phases, large-cap Industrials names like VRSK are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 24.91B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 50/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (49/100) at $185.24 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.