Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions in the United States and internationally. It provides predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, global risk analytics, natural resources intelligence, economic forecasting, commercial banking and finance, and various other fields. The company operates through three segments: Insurance, Energy and Specialized Markets, and Financial Services. The Insurance segment focuses on the prediction of loss, selection and pricing of risk, and compliance with their reporting requirements for property and casualty customers. It also develops machine learned and artificially intelligent models to forecast scenarios and produce standard and customized analytics that help its customers to manage their businesses, including detecting fraud before and after a loss event, and quantifying losses. The Energy and Specialized Markets segment provides data analytics for the natural resources value chain, including energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power, and renewables sectors; research and consulting services focusing on exploration strategies and screening, asset development and acquisition, commodity markets, and corporate analysis; and consultancy services in the areas of business environment, business improvement, business strategies, commercial advisory, and transaction support, as well as analysis and advice on assets, companies, governments, and markets. The Financial Services segment offers benchmarking, decisioning algorithms, business intelligence, and customized analytic services to financial institutions, payment networks and processors, alternative lenders, regulators, and merchants. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
IPO Year: 2009
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: verisk.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 10/2/2024 | $279.00 | In-line | Evercore ISI |
| 8/13/2024 | $305.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 1/8/2024 | $270.00 → $260.00 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 12/8/2023 | $252.00 → $253.00 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 10/30/2023 | $230.00 | Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 10/16/2023 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies | |
| 9/14/2023 | $288.00 | Buy | Argus |
| 5/4/2023 | $167.00 → $243.00 | Underperform → Buy | BofA Securities |
| 3/20/2023 | Sell → Neutral | Redburn | |
| 1/11/2023 | Sell | Redburn |
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Evercore ISI resumed coverage of Verisk Analytics with a rating of In-line and set a new price target of $279.00
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Verisk Analytics with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $305.00
BofA Securities downgraded Verisk Analytics from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $260.00 from $270.00 previously
Deutsche Bank downgraded Verisk Analytics from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $253.00 from $252.00 previously
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Verisk Analytics with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $230.00
Jefferies downgraded Verisk Analytics from Buy to Hold
Argus initiated coverage of Verisk Analytics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $288.00
BofA Securities upgraded Verisk Analytics from Underperform to Buy and set a new price target of $243.00 from $167.00 previously
Redburn upgraded Verisk Analytics from Sell to Neutral
Redburn initiated coverage of Verisk Analytics with a rating of Sell
BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lockton Re, a leading global reinsurance broker, has announced a strategic collaboration with Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, to bring new (re)insurance products to the market. Lockton Re will use Verisk's agricultural risk modeling solutions – including Verisk's Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Crop Hail Model for the U.S. – to understand how climate change and meteorological factors are impacting crop production and potential insured losses. Given significant changes to premium rates and commodity rates, simply relying on historical losses to assess today's risk is insufficient for reinsure
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today introduced LOCATION® Property Protection Score™ (PPS), which provides insurers with a score that represents fire protection capabilities at the address level. This score supports an insurers' ability to accurately rate and underwrite personal lines homeowners risks. LOCATION PPS builds on Verisk's LOCATION® Public Protection Classification® (PPC), the industry standard for community-based fire protection scoring used by more than 250 insurers. LOCATION PPC tracks the response capabilities of local fire departments across more than 36,000 fire protection
Baron Capital held its 31st Annual Baron Investment Conference today at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City. Over 5,000 financial professional clients and shareholders of the 19 Baron Funds attended the conference. The conference featured presentations by several CEOs of long-time holdings of Baron Funds; updates on the markets and the funds by Baron Capital portfolio managers; a keynote address by Ron Baron, the Chairman, CEO, and Founder of Baron Capital; and a Q&A session with Ron and other senior executives of the Firm. "Our theme for the 31st Annual Baron Investment Conference is ‘building legacy,'" said Ron. "When I founded this Firm in 1982, I did so w
Consolidated revenues were $725 million, up 7.0%, and up 6.8% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the third quarter of 2024.Income from continuing operations was $220 million, up 17.4% for the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $401 million, up 9.4%, and up 7.2% on an OCC basis. Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) were $1.54 for the third quarter of 2024, up 19.4%. Diluted adjusted earnings per share (diluted adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP measure, were $1.67, up 9.9%.Net cash provided by operating activities was $296 million, up 18.4% and free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $241 million, up 22.9% for the third quar
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced its latest advancement in statistical reporting technology with the launch of its Statistical Services accelerator integration with Guidewire. This innovative solution automates complex processes that extract highly granular policy and claims data, making it easier for insurers to satisfy statistical reporting and regulatory compliance requirements. This latest offering from Verisk's Core Lines Services is designed to directly help insurers effectively meet the industry's expanding data reporting requirements by driving operational efficiency a
Mr. Scannell and Ms. Lane will Add Valuable Medical Technology, Finance and Corporate Governance Experience to Expanded Eight-Member Board Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI), a leading global medical innovator, today announced the appointments of Timothy J. Scannell and Wendy E. Lane to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Following these appointments, the Board will consist of eight directors. Quentin Koffey, Lead Independent Director of Masimo, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Tim and Wendy as our newest independent directors. Both are high-caliber professionals who will bring critical perspectives to the Board and possess expertise that closely aligns
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that its president and CEO, Lee Shavel, has been appointed to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). FACI provides advice and recommendations to assist the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury in carrying out its duties and authorities in monitoring the insurance industry. The committee is limited to 25 members and includes insurance industry leaders, state insurance regulators, academics and consumer advocates. "It's a privilege to be appointed to such a critical committee at a pivotal time
BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates that insured industry losses to onshore property for Hurricane Milton will fall between USD 30 billion and USD 50 billion. This estimate includes losses due to wind, privately insured estimates of storm surge, and privately insured precipitation induced flood losses resulting from Milton's landfall in Florida. The majority of the insured loss is attributable to wind. Meteorological History of Milton Milton became a hurricane on October 6 and continued to steadily strengthen through the overnight hours, becoming a
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.
BOSTON, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates industry insured losses due to wind, storm surge and hurricane precipitation induced flood in the U.S. for Hurricane Helene will range between USD 6 billion to USD 11 billion. Please note that this figure does not include NFIP losses. Meteorological History of Helene On September 23, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) identified and designated a low-pressure system over the northwestern Caribbean as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Starting early on the 26, Helene began a prolonged period of rapid intensification. Dur
Consolidated revenues were $725 million, up 7.0%, and up 6.8% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the third quarter of 2024.Income from continuing operations was $220 million, up 17.4% for the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $401 million, up 9.4%, and up 7.2% on an OCC basis. Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) were $1.54 for the third quarter of 2024, up 19.4%. Diluted adjusted earnings per share (diluted adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP measure, were $1.67, up 9.9%.Net cash provided by operating activities was $296 million, up 18.4% and free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $241 million, up 22.9% for the third quar
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.
Consolidated revenues were $717 million, up 6.2%, and up 6.0% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the second quarter of 2024.Income from continuing operations was $308 million, up 50.7% for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $397 million, up 8.8%, and up 8.5% on an OCC basis. Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) were $2.15 for the second quarter of 2024, up 52.5%. Diluted adjusted earnings per share (diluted adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP measure, were $1.74, up 15.2%.Net cash provided by operating activities was $212 million, up 9.7% and free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $154 million, up 14.3% for the second
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, July 31 at 8:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. T
• Consolidated revenues were $704 million, up 8.0%, and up 6.9% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the first quarter of 2024. • Income from continuing operations was $219 million, up 12.9% for the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $380 million, up 11.8%, and up 10.6% on an OCC basis. • Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) were $1.52 for the first quarter of 2024, up 19.7%. Diluted adjusted earnings per share (diluted adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP measure, were $1.63, up 26.4%. • Net cash provided by operating activities was $372 million, up 1.9% and free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $317 million, up 4.
JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended on Sunday, March 31, 2024, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at https://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at https://invest
Consolidated revenues were $677.2 million, up 7.4% and up 6.0% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the fourth quarter of 2023. Prior year results included storm-related revenue associated with Hurricane Ian, which negatively impacted OCC growth by 90 basis points. For the full year 2023, consolidated revenues were $2,681.4 million, up 7.4% and up 8.7% on an OCC basis. Income from continuing operations was $182.3 million, down 15.5% for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $362.0 million, up 9.0%, and up 6.5% on an OCC basis. For the full year 2023, income from continuing operations was $768.4 million, down 26.3%, while adjusted EBITDA was $1,4
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended on Sunday, December 31, 2023, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, February 21, at 8:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at http:
Consolidated revenues were $677.6 million, up 11.1%, and up 9.4% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the third quarter of 2023 reflecting strong growth in underwriting and claims.Income from continuing operations was $187.4 million, up 13.1% for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $366.0 million, up 12.5%, and up 11.8% on an OCC basis. Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) were $1.29 for the third quarter of 2023, up 22.9%. Diluted adjusted earnings per share (diluted adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP measure, were $1.52, up 26.7%. Diluted adjusted EPS growth reflects strong revenue and profit growth and the benefit from
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2023, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 8 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.
Mr. Scannell and Ms. Lane will Add Valuable Medical Technology, Finance and Corporate Governance Experience to Expanded Eight-Member Board Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI), a leading global medical innovator, today announced the appointments of Timothy J. Scannell and Wendy E. Lane to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Following these appointments, the Board will consist of eight directors. Quentin Koffey, Lead Independent Director of Masimo, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Tim and Wendy as our newest independent directors. Both are high-caliber professionals who will bring critical perspectives to the Board and possess expertise that closely aligns
Veteran P&C Insurance Analytics Leader Brings Deep Expertise to Guidewire's Board of Directors Guidewire (NYSE:GWRE) today announced that it appointed Mark Anquillare to its Board of Directors effective September 23, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240925715389/en/Mark Anquillare joins Guidewire Software's Board of Directors. (Photo: Business Wire) "We are thrilled to welcome Mark Anquillare to the Guidewire Board of Directors. With Guidewire Cloud Platform now established as the trusted platform used by P&C insurers globally, we are uniquely positioned to further embed data, analytics, and AI throughout ins
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) today announced that Elizabeth Mann has been appointed to its board of directors, effective Aug. 26, 2024. Mann brings close to 20 years of leadership experience in finance, strategy, data analytics and the technology industry. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240826550494/en/Motorola Solutions appoints Elizabeth Mann to Board of Directors. Photo credit: Motorola Solutions "I'm pleased to welcome Elizabeth to the board, with her proven leadership in finance including risk management, technology and analytics," said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. "Her extensive global
JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Equipment Register (NER), a Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) business and a dedicated source of information for insurance and law enforcement agencies equipment theft risk, and KYCS Global Inc., a leader in providing solutions for simplifying theft-recovery and identification of assets, announced today that they are collaborating to provide cutting-edge security and recovery solutions for heavy equipment assets. This strategic integration revolutionizes the ecosystem for theft-recovery and security of assets and offers unprecedented benefits to businesses across agriculture, construction, and industrial services industries. The agreement b
Eileen Feeley, Toby Redshaw, Kelly Thomas, Paige Wei-Cox and David Shillingford Join Advisory Board to Advance Everstream's Innovation and Product Strategy for Rapid Growth Everstream Analytics, the global supply chain insights and risk analytics company, today announced the appointment of five strategic members to its Executive Advisory Board. The combined and extensive expertise of Eileen Feeley, Toby Redshaw, Kelly Thomas, Paige Wei-Cox and David Shillingford will help shape the company's rapid innovation, ensuring Everstream remains the undisputed industry leader in supply chain visibility, risk management and ESG performance. The Executive Advisory Board will complement the company
JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics provider, today announced the appointment of Lee M. Shavel to CEO and Mark V. Anquillare to President following the company's annual shareholder meeting. Shavel was also elected to the Verisk Board of Directors. At this time, three new independent directors, nominated by the company, were elected to the company's Board of Directors: Jeffrey Dailey, Wendy Lane and Kimberly S. Stevenson. "Verisk has a profound opportunity to help the insurance industry evolve in a new digital environment, integrate and activate rapidly growing data sets and achieve new levels of efficiency. With our ind
VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /CNW/ - Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the "Company" or "ReconAfrica") (TSXV:RECO) (OTCQX:RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) is pleased to announce that it has retained C. Matthew Warder (doing business as Seawolf Research) to provide investor relations services to the Company pursuant to a consulting agreement (the "Agreement"). Mr. Warder, who is based in Severn, Maryland, is an energy, metals, and mining analyst with nearly two decades of experience covering the natural resource and industrial sectors. As founder and CEO of management consultancy and fi
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (NASDAQ:VRSK), has appointed Elena Belletti as Head of Carbon Research within the company's Energy Transition Practice. Based in Madrid, Elena joins from the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, where she had worked since 2015, most recently as an economist in the office for financing sustainable development. At the UN, Elena was the focal point on taxation and climate, advising senior government officials from low-income countries on the development of policies that generate revenues while protecting the environment. She also focused on carbon pricing and on the role of taxation in attaining envi
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a leading global data analytics provider, announced today the appointment of Sunita Holzer as executive vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Bringing three decades of HR leadership experience across relevant industries, Holzer will oversee Verisk's global human resources operations and strategy. "Sunita is joining the team at a pivotal time in Verisk's history," said Scott Stephenson, chairman, president and CEO of Verisk. "Given her business expertise and passion for organizational development and professional coaching, we welcome her leadership in meticulously fostering the Verisk culture and
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.21%. Currently, Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $39.85 billion. Buying $1000 In VRSK: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRSK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,457.87 today based on a price of $279.33 for VRSK at the time of writing. Verisk Analytics's Performance Over Last 10 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's auto
Beryl formed on the evening of June 28, quickly becoming a hurricane on the 29 and strengthening into a major hurricane the following day. On July 1, Beryl passed through the Windward Islands as a Category 4 hurricane and would go on to become a Category 5 hurricane later that day, the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic. On the morning of the 2, Beryl reached its peak intensity with 165 mph sustained winds before beginning to slowly weaken later in the day as the storm encountered increasing wind shear.
UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $255 to $285.
Evercore ISI Group analyst David Togut maintains Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $250 to $260.
As of June 12, 2024, four stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro. Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector. American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) On May 29, American Superconductor posted
Verisk Analytics's (NYSE:VRSK) short percent of float has risen 23.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.45 million shares sold short, which is 1.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.78 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short inter
Verisk Analytics's (NYSE:VRSK) short percent of float has fallen 5.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.43 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short inter
BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintains Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $238 to $241.