Verisk spustil Fraud Discovery, platformu pro odhalování pojistných podvodů, která v jednom řešení spojuje inteligenci, analytiku, forenzní analýzu médií a správu případů. Mezi prvními uživateli jsou Hiscox, Allianz a Weightmans.
The platform combines advanced detection, investigation and management capabilities into a single modular solution, helping insurers detect, investigate and disrupt fraud with tools tailored to their unique risk profiles. | Source: Verisk Analytics, Inc.
LONDON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced Verisk Fraud Discovery, a fraud prevention platform that unifies fraud intelligence, advanced analytics, network analysis, digital media forensics, and case management into a single, scalable solution.
The launch comes at a time when insurance fraud is evolving rapidly, with economic pressures driving more opportunistic fraud and organised fraud networks increasingly exploiting technology and data gaps to evade detection. In 2024, UK insurers detected £1.16bn in fraudulent claims across 98,400 cases, an industry estimates a similar amount may go undetected. As fraud networks become more sophisticated, insurers are seeking connected intelligence, investigation and case management capabilities that help reveal patterns and relationships that might otherwise remain hidden.
"The insurance industry is facing increasingly complex fraud risks that often span multiple parties, claims and points in the insurance journey," said James Burge, Global Head of Fraud at Hiscox. "As fraud becomes more organised and interconnected, insurers need better ways to connect intelligence across underwriting, claims and investigations. Verisk's approach helps create greater visibility into potential fraud networks and further strengthens our evolving fraud prevention capabilities.”
Verisk's Fraud Discovery platform combines fraud intelligence, analytics, network analysis, digital media forensics and investigation workflows to help organisations:
Uncover hidden relationships across people, organisations, policies and claimsDetect opportunistic, organised and coordinated fraud activityAnalyse images and documents for signs of manipulation, alteration and deepfakesPrioritise investigations and resources using risk insights and intelligence-led decisioningStreamline investigations and case management through a single workflowImprove fraud visibility and collaboration across underwriting, claims and fraud teamsTransform data into actionable intelligence Designed as a modular platform, organisations can adopt capabilities based on their fraud maturity and operational requirements, from early-stage fraud detection to advanced investigative workflows. This flexibility enables insurers to strengthen fraud prevention efforts while creating a foundation for more connected investigative operations over time.
Early adoption by leading insurers and legal partners
Hiscox, Allianz and law firm Weightmans are among the organisations adopting Verisk Fraud Discovery at launch, reflecting demand for more connected approaches to fraud investigation, intelligence sharing, and case management.
Mike Brown, head of fraud at Weightmans, said, “Fraud continues to undermine both the UK and global economy. Our collaboration with Verisk represents a major step forward in equipping us and our clients with advanced technology to better identify and respond to fraud.”
For decades, Verisk has helped insurers combat fraud through trusted industry data, advanced analytics and investigation technologies. Its anti-fraud solutions help organisations identify suspicious activity, uncover connections between people, claims and businesses, and focus investigative resources where they can have the greatest impact. Today, Verisk supports fraud detection and investigations across the insurance ecosystem and continues to develop connected intelligence solutions that help insurers respond to increasingly complex and organised fraud activity.
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About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.
Verisk spustil novou databázi expozice datových center v USA pro pojistitele, která pokrývá více než 2 500 zařízení. Cílem je lépe měřit a řídit rychle rostoucí koncentrace rizika spojené s infrastrukturou pro AI.
BOSTON, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced a new U.S. Data Center Exposure Database designed to help insurers, reinsurers and brokers better understand and manage one of the fastest-growing concentrations of risk. The database provides building-level geocoding, facility footprints, physical characteristics and operational attributes for more than 2,500 facilities nationwide. The Verisk U.S. Data Center Exposure Database can be leveraged to support a range of use cases and workflows within Verisk Synergy Studio and Touchstone.
The launch comes as artificial intelligence drives significant investment in digital infrastructure and demand for data center capacity worldwide. Industry sources indicate that global data center insurance premiums could more than double from approximately $10 billion in 2026 to $23 billion by 2030, reflecting the rapid expansion of facilities supporting AI, cloud computing, and digital services.
AI Infrastructure Growth Is Creating New Concentrations of Risk
Data centers are an emerging critical infrastructure risk. These facilities often house billions of dollars in physical assets and support essential business, government, and digital operations. Yet insurers may often rely on incomplete or inconsistent location data when assessing exposure concentrations, catastrophe risk and portfolio accumulations. Verisk's new database was developed to provide an in-depth view of this rapidly growing asset class.
The Verisk U.S. Data Center Exposure Database includes detailed location, structural and operational information for facilities across the country, including:
rooftop-level geocoding building footprint dataconstruction typefloor areacapacityoperational redundancy characteristics *Available data fields and levels of detail may vary by facility and source
It includes flat-file records, building footprint shapefiles, and a 90-meter disaggregation grid to support advanced geospatial analytics and catastrophe modeling applications. The database is designed to support underwriting, exposure management, catastrophe analytics, and portfolio accumulation assessments.
"AI is often discussed as a digital transformation story, but it is increasingly a physical infrastructure story,” said Rob Newbold, president of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. “The facilities powering that growth represent billions of dollars in concentrated assets, and that has implications not only for insurers but also for reinsurers, investors and capital markets participants looking to understand and manage emerging sources of potential risk.”
"Data centers have quietly become one of the largest and fastest-growing concentrations of insured value in the modern economy," said Jay Guin, executive vice president and chief research officer of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. "Organizations are investing billions of dollars to support AI-driven growth, but many insurers are increasingly focused on understanding where these assets are located and how risk accumulates across regions and portfolios. If you can't identify the exposure, you can't effectively measure or manage it. This data set is designed to provide additional information to support those efforts."
Verisk Answered Industry Demands for Insights into Data Center Exposure
Verisk’s U.S. Data Center Exposure Database was developed as a tool to support industry demands for greater visibility into data center risk.
“Data centers are ultimately physical facilities with real-world exposure to hurricanes, flooding, severe convective storms, earthquakes and other perils. As AI infrastructure continues expanding across the United States, understanding where those assets are located and how risks aggregate becomes increasingly important to insurers, businesses and communities alike," Guin concluded.
The Verisk U.S. Data Center Exposure Database is available to insurers, reinsurers, brokers and other risk management organizations in Verisk’s catastrophe modeling software, Verisk Synergy Studio and Touchstone.
Verisk’s U.S. Data Center Exposure Database is developed by AIR Worldwide Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
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About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.
Verisk odhaduje průměrné roční pojištěné katastrofické ztráty na 171 miliard USD, tedy o 19 miliard více než před rokem. I bez hurikánů v USA zůstaly ztráty už šestý rok nad hranicí 100 miliard USD.
Average annual insured catastrophe losses increased by approximately $19 billion in a year, the highest estimate Verisk has reported to dateDespite a season with no U.S. hurricane landfalls, estimated losses exceeded $100 billion for a sixth consecutive yearExposure growth, rising reconstruction costs and continued development in catastrophe-prone areas are pushing potential losses higher, regardless of weather patterns in any single year Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The catastrophe modeling business unit of Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, today released Verisk's 2026 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report. The annual report calculates that the insurance industry should be prepared to withstand $171 billion in insured catastrophe losses on average in a given year, up $19 billion from a year ago, and the highest estimate Verisk has reported to date. The industry’s loss benchmark increased even after a year with no U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time in a decade, and it reflects continued growth in property values and insured values worldwide.
“A quiet hurricane season can lead markets to respond as if risk has eased: rates soften, insurers keep more risk on their own books, and more capital competes to write new business,” said Rob Newbold, president of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. “But 2025 reminds us that the underlying risk landscape has changed and years without significant losses from U.S. hurricane activity no longer signal a quieter catastrophe environment.”
For the sixth straight year, global insured catastrophe losses exceeded $100 billion — a result driven not by severity perils like earthquakes and hurricanes, but by record-setting wildfires and significant severe thunderstorm activity, which produces widespread hail, wind and tornado damage across many communities rather than a single catastrophic event.
“A more dynamic risk environment underscores how catastrophe models help insurers maintain underwriting discipline and make informed pricing, capital allocation and risk transfer decisions based on the full range of risk, not just the outcome of a single season,” Newbold added.
Understanding Verisk's $171 Billion Loss Benchmark
The report’s headline figure is Verisk’s global insured average annual loss, or AAL: a modeled, long-term estimate of catastrophe risk derived from simulations across the company’s global suite of models. It is not a prediction of losses in 2026 or in any other individual year; rather, it serves as a benchmark insurers can use to evaluate potential losses across a wide range of events, perils and regions.
Several additional insights help put the number into context:
The United States accounts for the majority of modeled insured catastrophe risk. Of the $171 billion global insured AAL, $117 billion (68 percent) is attributed to the U.S. Severe thunderstorm accounts for 40 percent of modeled insured catastrophe risk, more than any other peril. It remains the largest contributor to Verisk's global insured AAL, ahead of tropical cyclone (27 percent), earthquake (10 percent), winter storm (9 percent), flood (7 percent) and wildfire (6 percent). The pattern held in 2025, when frequency perils, rather than a single hurricane, drove industry losses. A severe catastrophe year could generate losses nearly three times higher than the global insured AAL. The report also examines increasingly severe but plausible loss scenarios: At the 100-year return period – commonly used in the industry to describe a scenario with a 1 percent annual likelihood – modeled aggregate insured losses reach $477 billion. At the 250-year return period, losses reach $606 billion. Since Verisk first published this report in 2012, the estimated global insured AAL has nearly tripled, rising from $59 billion to $171 billion. The original 2012 figure was expressed in 2012 dollars. The change also reflects Verisk’s investment in expanding model coverage to more than 20 additional countries and regions, advances in science, data and modeling methods, updates to Verisk’s view of risk, and growth in insured exposure.
What's Driving Higher Losses Beyond the Hazard
Catastrophe losses are shaped by more than the number or severity of storms, wildfires or earthquakes in a given year. Several long-term trends continue to increase the value of property at risk and the potential cost of future catastrophes:
There is more property to insure. Property exposure in the countries Verisk models has grown roughly 7 percent annually since 2021, driven by both new construction and rising asset values. The cost of rebuilding keeps increasing. In the United States, residential reconstruction costs have risen about 5 percent annually since 2021, outpacing consumer inflation and increasing the potential cost of catastrophe losses even when hazard activity remains unchanged. More people and property are concentrated in hazard-prone areas. Population growth continues to be concentrated in catastrophe-exposed regions, while development expands in flood plains, wildfire zones and other high-risk locations. In England, for example, 7.1 percent of single-family homes already sit in the 100-year flood plain, and one in nine new homes built between 2022 and 2024 was built in a flood-risk area — a share Verisk’s models project could rise to one in seven new homes by 2050. Together, these trends increase insured catastrophe losses independently of weather patterns and help explain why the industry's risk benchmark continues to rise.
What would that mean in practice? Verisk's models show that adding a significant U.S. landfalling hurricane to a year like 2025 could push annual insured catastrophe losses to roughly $200 billion. Industry reports indicate that total insured losses for 2025 ranged from $107-$129 billion. The figure reflects an aggregate total across all perils in a single year, not a single mega-event. Verisk's report treats that figure as a foreseeable scenario the industry should be prepared to withstand, not a tail risk to revisit only after it happens. For consumers, a year with increased significant natural catastrophe events could mean increased premiums, changes to underwriting terms, and in the hardest-hit areas, less available coverage in subsequent years.
Why a quiet hurricane season is not a quiet year
Verisk's report underscores that a year without a U.S. landfalling hurricane can lull the market toward thinner pricing and looser underwriting terms, precisely when discipline matters most. Down years, the report notes, are when catastrophe models help insurers separate resilience from volatility when the market eventually turns.
“The $171 billion figure is not determined by the outcome of one hurricane season or one year of catastrophe losses,” said Dr. Jay Guin, executive vice president and chief research officer of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. “It reflects a wide distribution of potential events across perils and regions, using current exposure data and a view of hazard grounded in the near-present climate. That broader perspective helps the industry prepare for loss scenarios that historical experience alone may not reveal.”
A persistent global protection gap
The report also quantifies a persistent and uneven protection gap. Globally, only about 38 percent of economic losses from natural catastrophes are insured, corresponding to a modeled economic AAL of more than $450 billion. In Europe, the gap is wider than the global average: of the region's $110 billion in expected annual economic catastrophe losses, only about $24 billion (22 percent) is currently insured. In July 2025, flash floods in Central Texas, the deadliest flood event in nearly five decades, occurred in a region where the national flood insurance take-up rate is about 3 percent, and take-up in the hardest-hit county was about 2.5 percent. When an earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, insurers covered less than $100 million of roughly $12 billion in economic losses.
“Narrowing the protection gap requires broader access to insurance and a clear understanding of the risk,” Newbold said. “By expanding model coverage and making both Verisk and third-party models available through our platforms, we are helping insurers evaluate risk in more markets and identify opportunities to extend coverage to communities that remain underinsured.”
About the report
The 2026 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report is produced using the same suite of catastrophe models and software that Verisk's insurance and reinsurance clients rely on every day, covering more than 120 countries and regions, so its figures can be reproduced and tested in clients' own environments. The full report is available here.
Verisk’s catastrophe models are developed by AIR Worldwide Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
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About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.
Contribution to global insured AAL by peril for all regions
Contribution to global insured AAL by peril for all regions The AAL represents expected losses over extended periods, not what would be expected in any given ye...
Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 61,530 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $11,046,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of VRSK. XXEC Inc. acquired a new stake in Verisk Analytics during the second quarter valued at $992,675,000. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,852,678,000. Capital International Investors lifted its holdings in shares of Verisk Analytics by 1,200.9% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,264,323 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $730,196,000 after buying an additional 3,013,400 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $346,457,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $138,842,000. 90.00% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts recently weighed in on VRSK shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Verisk Analytics from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $185.00 target price on shares of Verisk Analytics and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Morgan Stanley set a $235.00 price objective on shares of Verisk Analytics in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Verisk Analytics from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $236.27.
Get Our Latest Stock Report on Verisk Analytics Verisk Analytics Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ VRSK opened at $189.55 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.42. The business’s 50 day moving average is $188.17 and its two-hundred day moving average is $185.24. The company has a market cap of $24.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.12, a P/E/G ratio of 2.10 and a beta of 0.67. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a 12 month low of $155.94 and a 12 month high of $273.83.
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.93 by $0.05. Verisk Analytics had a negative return on equity of 239.55% and a net margin of 28.24%.The company had revenue of $806.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $804.02 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.88 earnings per share. Verisk Analytics’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Verisk Analytics, Inc. will post 7.71 EPS for the current year.
Verisk Analytics Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Verisk Analytics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.72%.
Insider Activity at Verisk Analytics In related news, insider Kathy Card Beckles sold 2,020 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.49, for a total value of $394,889.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 11,516 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,251,262.84. This trade represents a 14.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Bruce Edward Hansen sold 2,336 shares of Verisk Analytics stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.99, for a total value of $408,776.64. Following the sale, the director directly owned 15,868 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,776,741.32. This trade represents a 12.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 22,227 shares of company stock worth $4,174,599. Insiders own 0.52% of the company’s stock.
Verisk Analytics Company Profile (Free Report)
Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK) is a data analytics and decision‑support provider that helps organizations assess and manage risk. The company supplies data, predictive models and software to customers in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, government, energy and other commercial markets. Its offerings are designed to support underwriting, pricing, claims management, catastrophe modeling, fraud detection and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to make more informed operational and strategic decisions.
Verisk’s product portfolio combines large proprietary datasets with analytics platforms and industry‑specific applications.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Verisk Analytics (VRSK - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 4.7% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Verisk due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Verisk Analytics, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Verisk Q2 Earnings Surpass EstimatesVerisk Analytics has reported second-quarter 2026 diluted adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.94 by 2.1%. The figure increased 5.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $806.3 million topped the consensus mark of $802.4 million by 0.5% and rose 4.3% year over year. Organic constant-currency growth was 5.8%, supported by an 8% increase in underlying subscription revenues and growth across both Underwriting and Claims.
VRSK Posts Higher Insurance RevenuesUnderwriting revenues increased 3.5% year over year to $569 million. On an organic constant-currency basis, revenues advanced 5.6%.
Growth reflected annual price increases tied to continued enhancements in the models and content supporting Verisk’s forms, rules and loss cost services. The company also benefited from sales of expanded catastrophe and risk solutions to new and existing customers.
Verisk Gains From ClaimsClaims revenues rose 6.3% year over year to $237 million. Organic constant-currency growth was 6.1%, outpacing the reported growth rate of the Underwriting business.
The improvement was primarily driven by anti-fraud analytics and property and restoration solutions. These offerings supported broader Insurance revenue growth as carriers continued using Verisk’s data and technology across underwriting and claims decisions.
VRSK Maintains Strong EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA increased 4.2% year over year to $463.6 million. On an organic constant-currency basis, adjusted EBITDA grew 7.4%, reflecting revenue growth and continued cost discipline.
The adjusted EBITDA margin was 57.5% compared with 57.6% in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA expenses increased to $342.7 million from $327.8 million, while operating income rose to $363.7 million from $354.3 million.
Verisk Faces Pressure on GAAP EarningsNet income declined 9.8% year over year to $228.6 million. The net income margin contracted to 28.4% from 32.8%, while diluted GAAP earnings fell 3.3% to $1.75 per share.
The decline reflected a higher effective tax rate, increased net interest expenses and legal fees connected with ongoing litigation. Net interest expenses increased to $52.8 million from $35.5 million, while the effective tax rate rose to 24.6% from 22.7%.
VRSK Delivers Strong Cash Flow GrowthNet cash provided by operating activities jumped 49.7% year over year to $366 million. The free cash flow increased 57.9% to $297.9 million despite capital expenditure rising 22% to $68.1 million.
The cash flow improvement was primarily driven by higher operating profit and the timing of certain vendor and tax payments. Verisk ended June with $551.4 million in cash and cash equivalents compared with $2.18 billion at the end of 2025.
Verisk Accelerates Capital ReturnsThe company entered a $200-million accelerated share repurchase program during the quarter. It received an initial delivery of 949,190 shares at an initial price of $179.10, representing roughly 85% of the aggregate purchase price.
In the first six months of 2026, Verisk funded aggregate share repurchases of $1.9 billion and received an initial delivery of 8.5 million shares at an average price of $186.32. The company had $800 million remaining under its repurchase authorization at the quarter-end.
Verisk Advances Data & AI StrategyManagement said that Verisk continues to invest in proprietary datasets and deploy advanced artificial intelligence technologies across those assets. The strategy is aimed at generating differentiated insights and strengthening value for insurance clients.
The company expects growth to return to levels consistent with its Investor Day targets during the second half of 2026. Verisk also approved another quarterly cash dividend of 50 cents per share, payable Sept. 30, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 15.
VRSK Reaffirms 2026 OutlookVerisk maintained its 2026 revenue guidance of $3.19-$3.24 billion. Management expects adjusted EBITDA of $1.79-$1.83 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56-56.5%.
Diluted adjusted earnings are projected between $7.45 and $7.75 per share. The company expects a tax rate of 23-26%, capital expenditure of $260-$280 million and interest expenses of $190-$200 million.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Verisk has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Verisk has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerVerisk belongs to the Zacks Business - Information Services industry. Another stock from the same industry, TransUnion (TRU - Free Report) , has gained 5.5% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
TransUnion reported revenues of $1.31 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +14.9%. EPS of $1.23 for the same period compares with $1.08 a year ago.
TransUnion is expected to post earnings of $1.21 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.1%.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for TransUnion. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 19,970 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,585,000.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Verisk Analytics during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Reflection Asset Management bought a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, MCF Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Verisk Analytics by 141.7% during the 4th quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 145 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. 90.00% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Verisk Analytics Stock Performance Shares of Verisk Analytics stock opened at $191.77 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $189.30 and a two-hundred day moving average of $185.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.42, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.46, a PEG ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 0.67. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a 52 week low of $155.94 and a 52 week high of $273.83.
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $1.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.93 by $0.05. Verisk Analytics had a negative return on equity of 239.55% and a net margin of 28.24%.The business had revenue of $806.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $804.02 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.88 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Verisk Analytics, Inc. will post 7.71 EPS for the current year. Verisk Analytics Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Verisk Analytics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.72%.
Insider Activity at Verisk Analytics In other news, insider Kathy Card Beckles sold 2,020 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.49, for a total value of $394,889.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 11,516 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,251,262.84. This represents a 14.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.95, for a total transaction of $71,980.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 18,384 shares in the company, valued at $3,308,200.80. This represents a 2.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 22,227 shares of company stock worth $4,174,599. 0.52% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have weighed in on VRSK. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Verisk Analytics from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Bank of America dropped their price target on Verisk Analytics from $225.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Robert W. Baird set a $247.00 price objective on Verisk Analytics in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Verisk Analytics in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $185.00 target price on Verisk Analytics and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $236.27.
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Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK) is a data analytics and decision‑support provider that helps organizations assess and manage risk. The company supplies data, predictive models and software to customers in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, government, energy and other commercial markets. Its offerings are designed to support underwriting, pricing, claims management, catastrophe modeling, fraud detection and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to make more informed operational and strategic decisions.
Verisk’s product portfolio combines large proprietary datasets with analytics platforms and industry‑specific applications.
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Verisk má 83 % výnosů z předplatného za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 a organický růst v konstantní měně činil 8 %. Akcie VRSK se obchodují na 21,7násobku forwardového zisku na akcii, nad průměrem sektoru.
Key Takeaways Verisk's subscriptions reached 83% of Q2 revenues, while organic constant-currency growth was 8%.VRSK trades at 21.7X forward earnings, above sub-industry and sector averages of 18.8X and 18.1X.Verisk's operating cash flow rose 49.7% to $366M, while net interest expense increased to $52.8M. Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK - Free Report) offers investors a durable subscription model, improving operating trends and strong cash generation. The question is whether those qualities justify paying more than key valuation benchmarks.
The trade-off is clear. Recurring revenues and product investment support visibility, but higher financing costs and operating expenses raise the execution bar at a still-premium multiple.
VRSK Builds on a Subscription-Led Revenue BaseSubscription revenues represented 83% of second-quarter 2026 revenues, up from 82% a year earlier, and grew 8% on an organic constant-currency basis. The mix strengthens predictability because subscription fees are generally paid in advance, while renewal pricing is supported by product and data enhancements.
Deferred revenues rose to $573.9 million at June 30, 2026, from $444.2 million at the end of 2025. That increase, along with annual price increases tied to enhancements in forms, rules and loss-cost services, gives Verisk a firmer base for revenue visibility.
Verisk Couples Growth With Strong Cash GenerationSecond-quarter revenues increased 4.3% year over year to $806.3 million, while adjusted earnings rose 5.3% to $1.98 per share. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 4.2% to $463.6 million, with the margin at 57.5%, underscoring continued operating discipline.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. Revenue (Quarterly)Verisk Analytics, Inc. EPS Diluted (Quarterly)Cash conversion was a bigger positive. Operating cash flow jumped 49.7% to $366 million and free cash flow advanced 57.9% to $297.9 million. That capacity supports investment in software, artificial intelligence and scalable technology while funding dividends and share repurchases.
VRSK Still Commands a Valuation PremiumVRSK trades at 21.7X forward 12-month earnings, above the Zacks sub-industry average of 18.8X and the Zacks sector average of 18.1X. The premium means investors are already paying for a meaningful measure of business quality and recurring-revenue resilience.
The multiple is less demanding relative to Verisk’s own history. Its five-year median is 35.6X, with the range spanning 19.6X to 43.5X. Even so, a valuation above current peer benchmarks leaves less room for disappointment if growth or margins soften.
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Verisk Faces Higher Debt and Margin PressuresTotal debt stood at $4.47 billion at June 30, 2026, including $4.22 billion of long-term debt and $257.7 million of short-term debt. Net interest expense rose to $52.8 million in the second quarter from $35.5 million a year earlier, increasing the cost of carrying that leverage.
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Cost pressure is another offset. Cost of revenues increased 1.7% year over year, partly on higher personnel, benefits and information-technology expenses, while selling, general and administrative expenses rose 20.8% on legal fees, advisory costs and acquisition-related expenses.
VRSK Signals Favor Selectivity Over AggressionThe operating backdrop supports patience rather than an aggressive entry. Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE - Free Report) also serves property and casualty insurers with core software and analytics, while CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (CCC - Free Report) uses cloud, data and artificial intelligence across insurance claims and repair workflows. Those peers highlight the broader push toward embedded insurance technology and automation.
VRSK currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
VRSK carries a VGM Score of B, Growth Score of B, Momentum Score of B and Value Score of C. A #3 rank can support holding a stock, while the B scores point to favorable growth and momentum characteristics. The Value Score of C is more neutral, fitting a stock with solid operating quality but a valuation that still warrants selectivity.
Verisk za poslední tři měsíce vzrostl o 12,1 %, čímž překonal odvětví i index S&P 500, který vzrostl o 3 %. Růst táhnou předplatné, SaaS a katastrofická řešení, ale tlak zvyšují náklady, úroky a soudní výdaje.
Key Takeaways Verisk shares rose 12.1% in three months, outperforming the industry's 9.1% growth.Subscription revenues, SaaS demand and catastrophe solutions are supporting Verisk's growth.Verisk faces pressure from rising operating costs, interest expenses and litigation fees. Shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK - Free Report) have had a decent run over the past three months. The stock has risen 12.1%, outperforming the industry’s 9.1% growth. The Zacks S&P 500 composite has risen 3% over the said time frame.
VRSK has a Growth Score of B. This style score condenses key financial metrics to reflect a fair sense of the quality and sustainability of its growth.
The company’s third-quarter 2026 earnings are expected to increase 11.6% year over year. Its 2026 and 2027 earnings are projected to rise 7.1% and 13.5%, respectively. Revenues are expected to grow 5% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027.
Factors That Bode Well for VRSKVerisk’s growth is primarily driven by its subscription model. Higher annualized recurring revenues with direct written premium growth positively impact the overall financial performance. Moreover, rising demand for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products supports growth in VRSK’s subscribed offerings.
During the second quarter of 2026, Underwriting revenues increased 3.5% year over year to $569 million, while Claims revenues rose 4.3% to $231 million. Continued enhancements in the models and content supporting Verisk’s forms, rules and loss cost services and the expansion of catastrophe and risk solutions to new as well as existing customers have started to benefit the company.
VRSK remains focused on innovation and acquisitions. It continues to invest in global companies to enhance its data and analytical capabilities. Recently, the company acquired SuranceBay, a leading provider of producer licensing, onboarding, appointment and compliance solutions, which is expected to expand VRSK’s life and annuity offerings.
The company is witnessing growing customer demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled underwriting, fraud detection and catastrophe modeling solutions. The company announced an agreement with KatRisk on its Model Exchange to strengthen its open catastrophe risk modeling ecosystem by enabling insurers and reinsurers with transparent and defensible climate-driven risk insights.
VRSK has demonstrated a strong commitment to its shareholders through consistent dividend payments and share repurchases. The company paid dividends of $196.8 million, $221.3 million and $251.3 million, while repurchasing shares worth $2.8 billion, $1 billion and $624 million in 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively. This consistency underscores its dedication to creating long-term value for investors.
Watch Out for These Risks to VRSK StockVerisk faces intensifying pressure from soaring operating expenses, which weigh heavily on profitability and the company’s strategic outlook. Sustained cost growth erodes margins and limits VRSK’s ability to invest in strategic initiatives, making expense management difficult. The company reported a decline in net income, which was driven by increased net interest expenses and legal fees connected with ongoing litigation.
The company’s business model revolves around a huge amount of data, making it susceptible to security breaches in its facilities, computer networks and databases. Dependence on external sources for data, as well as data theft and misuse by third-party contractors, can lead to contractual and pricing issues with data suppliers, loss of business and harm to the company’s overall well-being.
Verisk currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Stocks to ConsiderA couple of better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are Veralto Corporation (VLTO - Free Report) and Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI - Free Report) .
Veralto Corporation carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 8.4%. VLTO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.6%, on average.
Thomson Reuters also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 15.3%. TRI’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the surprise being 2.7%, on average.
Soud v Delaware nařídil Verisk pokračovat v plánované akvizici AccuLynx za 2,35 miliardy USD. Soudkyně zároveň uvedla, že AccuLynx má nárok na náhradu přímých nákladů s úrokem.
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CompaniesWASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A Delaware judge ordered, opens new tab data analytics firm Verisk (VRSK.O), opens new tab to try completing its planned $2.35 billion acquisition of roofing software maker AccuLynx, with the order coming more than seven months after Verisk said it pulled the plug on the deal.
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Bonnie David, a Delaware Chancery Court judge, said Verisk's termination of the deal was invalid "because its willful conduct caused the failure of a condition to closing."
In late December, Verisk had said its decision to terminate the deal followed a notification from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that the agency had not completed its review of the transaction by the termination date of December 26.
AccuLynx had notified Verisk that it believed the deal termination was invalid. Verisk had said it strongly disagreed with the assertion and planned to "vigorously" defend its position.
Verisk had unveiled its plan to acquire AccuLynx in July 2025, a deal that was initially expected to close by the third quarter of 2025.
The FTC had in October sought more details from Verisk and AccuLynx about the proposed transaction, signifying an extended regulatory review and delaying the closing of the deal.
The judge said on Friday that AccuLynx was entitled to damages for direct costs with interest.
The deal is subject to FTC approval.
Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Tom Hogue
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Verisk Analytics (VRSK - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.88 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.06%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance data provider would post earnings of $1.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.82, delivering a surprise of +3.41%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Verisk, which belongs to the Zacks Business - Information Services industry, posted revenues of $806.3 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.48%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $772.6 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Verisk shares have lost about 5.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Verisk?While Verisk has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Verisk was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.93 on $810.33 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.64 on $3.23 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Business - Information Services is currently in the top 30% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Iron Mountain (IRM - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.
This real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +191.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Iron Mountain's revenues are expected to be $1.97 billion, up 14.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Verisk ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil upravený EPS o 5,3 % na 1,98 USD a tržby o 4,3 % na 806,3 mil. USD, obojí nad odhady. Zároveň potvrdil výhled tržeb pro rok 2026 na 3,19–3,24 mld. USD.
Key Takeaways Verisk's Q2 adjusted EPS rose 5.3% y/y to $1.98 as revenues increased 4.3% to $806.3M.Claims revenues grew 6.3%, led by anti-fraud analytics and property and restoration solutions.Verisk reaffirmed its 2026 revenue guidance of $3.19-$3.24B and adjusted EPS of $7.45-$7.75. Verisk (VRSK - Free Report) has reported second-quarter 2026 diluted adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.94 by 2.1%. The figure increased 5.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $806.3 million topped the consensus mark of $802.4 million by 0.5% and rose 4.3% year over year. Organic constant-currency growth was 5.8%, supported by an 8% increase in underlying subscription revenues and growth across both Underwriting and Claims.
VRSK Posts Higher Insurance RevenuesUnderwriting revenues increased 3.5% year over year to $569 million. On an organic constant-currency basis, revenues advanced 5.6%.
Growth reflected annual price increases tied to continued enhancements in the models and content supporting Verisk’s forms, rules and loss cost services. The company also benefited from sales of expanded catastrophe and risk solutions to new and existing customers.
Verisk Gains From ClaimsClaims revenues rose 6.3% year over year to $237 million. Organic constant-currency growth was 6.1%, outpacing the reported growth rate of the Underwriting business.
The improvement was primarily driven by anti-fraud analytics, and property and restoration solutions. These offerings supported broader Insurance revenue growth as carriers continued using Verisk’s data and technology across underwriting and claims decisions.
VRSK Maintains Strong EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA increased 4.2% year over year to $463.6 million. On an organic constant-currency basis, adjusted EBITDA grew 7.4%, reflecting revenue growth and continued cost discipline.
The adjusted EBITDA margin was 57.5% compared with 57.6% in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA expenses increased to $342.7 million from $327.8 million, while operating income rose to $363.7 million from $354.3 million.
Verisk Faces Pressure on GAAP EarningsNet income declined 9.8% year over year to $228.6 million. The net income margin contracted to 28.4% from 32.8%, while diluted GAAP earnings fell 3.3% to $1.75 per share.
The decline reflected a higher effective tax rate, increased net interest expenses and legal fees connected with ongoing litigation. Net interest expenses increased to $52.8 million from $35.5 million, while the effective tax rate rose to 24.6% from 22.7%.
VRSK Delivers Strong Cash Flow GrowthNet cash provided by operating activities jumped 49.7% year over year to $366 million. The free cash flow increased 57.9% to $297.9 million despite capital expenditure rising 22% to $68.1 million.
The cash flow improvement was primarily driven by higher operating profit and the timing of certain vendor and tax payments. Verisk ended June with $551.4 million in cash and cash equivalents compared with $2.18 billion at the end of 2025.
Verisk Accelerates Capital ReturnsThe company entered a $200-million accelerated share repurchase program during the quarter. It received an initial delivery of 949,190 shares at an initial price of $179.10, representing roughly 85% of the aggregate purchase price.
In the first six months of 2026, Verisk funded aggregate share repurchases of $1.9 billion and received an initial delivery of 8.5 million shares at an average price of $186.32. The company had $800 million remaining under its repurchase authorization at the quarter-end.
Verisk Advances Data & AI StrategyManagement said that Verisk continues to invest in proprietary datasets and deploy advanced artificial intelligence technologies across those assets. The strategy is aimed at generating differentiated insights and strengthening value for insurance clients.
The company expects growth to return to levels consistent with its Investor Day targets during the second half of 2026. Verisk also approved another quarterly cash dividend of 50 cents per share, payable Sept. 30, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 15.
VRSK Reaffirms 2026 OutlookVerisk maintained its 2026 revenue guidance of $3.19-$3.24 billion. Management expects adjusted EBITDA of $1.79-$1.83 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56-56.5%.
Diluted adjusted earnings are projected between $7.45 and $7.75 per share. The company expects a tax rate of 23-26%, capital expenditure of $260-$280 million and interest expenses of $190-$200 million.
VRSK carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Earnings SnapshotIQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.15 per share, rising 12.1% year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.02 by 4.3%.
Revenues of $4.36 billion increased 8.7% and topped the consensus mark of $4.29 billion by 1.6%.
WCN reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.50 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 by 11.1%. Earnings increased 16.3% from $1.29 in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $2.56 billion surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.53 billion by 1.1% and rose 6.4% year over year.
Verisk koupil McKenzie Intelligence Services, aby posílil geoprostorové zpravodajství v reálném čase pro pojišťovny při katastrofách a konfliktních událostech. Transakce nemá mít významný dopad na finanční výsledky.
Acquisition brings real-time geospatial and event response intelligence into the heart of the global (re)insurance workflow July 29, 2026 06:45 ET | Source: Verisk Analytics, Inc.
LONDON, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced that it has acquired McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS), a geospatial intelligence and event response company specializing in global real-time catastrophe and conflict event analysis.
MIS provides rapid post event damage assessment, military grade intelligence and actionable insights that empower real time decision making in the aftermath of a major loss event.
Faster, high resolution catastrophe event response: From pre-event alerting to post-event exposure damage and quantification, MIS gives insurers, reinsurers, brokers and loss adjusters the intelligence to respond quickly.Deepened SRCC and political violence risk insights: This acquisition extends Verisk’s leadership in Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion (SRCC) and political violence risk analytics, bringing real-time, incident-level intelligence that activates when an event is unfolding. “Verisk and MIS share a commitment to helping clients make faster, more confident decisions before, during, and after catastrophic events,” said Rob Newbold, president of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. “By bringing MIS’s real-time geospatial intelligence together with Verisk’s catastrophe models, risk analytics, and claims solutions, we can give clients a more complete view of unfolding events so they can assess impacts, prioritize response and support policyholders more effectively.”
MIS aggregates and analyses multi-source geospatial data to provide (re)insurers with rapid and precise insights to support:
Financial and operational decisionsProperty-level damage assessmentsConfident claims resolutionsPortfolio exposure estimatesClaims triageLitigation support Forbes McKenzie, founder of MIS, said, “We’ve worked with Verisk to integrate real-time event data for rapid accumulation analysis, so it felt like a natural fit to join the team, especially as catastrophes grow increasingly disruptive around the world. Together with Verisk’s risk modelling and claims solutions, we can help insurers better serve policyholders during their most challenging moments.”
Building a more connected view of catastrophe and global risk
MIS will become part of Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions, bringing its real-time geospatial intelligence into a broader portfolio of catastrophe risk modelling, global loss indexes, advanced analytics and risk data. Along with Verisk Maplecroft’s expertise in monitoring external risks across operations, supply chains and investments, these capabilities will give clients a more connected view of emerging and unfolding risks — helping them prepare earlier, respond faster and make more confident decisions when events occur.
Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions recently introduced Verisk Synergy Studio, a cloud‑native platform designed to unify catastrophe modelling, exposure management and risk analytics in a single environment. By pairing advanced science with a modern platform, Verisk Synergy Studio enables more frequent model updates and improved integration with enterprise risk workflows.
In 2025, Verisk acquired Verisk Model Exchange, a catastrophe modelling platform that enables the evaluation of multiple independent views of catastrophe risk within a single governed, vendor-neutral platform where open standards, including an open and non-proprietary exposure data framework, ensure every model runs on a consistent financial engine. Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions is part of AIR Worldwide Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
This transaction is not expected to have a material impact on financial results.
About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, catastrophic events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.
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Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK – Get Free Report) is projected to release its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.94 per share and revenue of $804.0190 million for the quarter. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $1.82 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.06. Verisk Analytics had a negative return on equity of 2,405.75% and a net margin of 29.34%.The business had revenue of $782.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $771.62 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.73 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Verisk Analytics to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Verisk Analytics Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ VRSK opened at $201.34 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $182.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $189.40. Verisk Analytics has a 1-year low of $155.94 and a 1-year high of $300.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.42, a current ratio of 1.02 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The company has a market cap of $26.38 billion, a PE ratio of 30.65, a P/E/G ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.69.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have commented on VRSK. Morgan Stanley set a $235.00 price objective on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of Verisk Analytics from $225.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $230.00 price target on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research note on Monday, March 30th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Verisk Analytics from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Verisk Analytics from $220.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $234.87.
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Insiders Place Their Bets In other Verisk Analytics news, CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.22, for a total value of $63,688.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 19,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,118,164.48. This represents a 2.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Bruce Edward Hansen sold 2,336 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.99, for a total value of $408,776.64. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 15,868 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,776,741.32. This trade represents a 12.83% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 16,507 shares of company stock worth $2,925,710. 0.52% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Verisk Analytics Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Verisk Analytics in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics during the 4th quarter worth approximately $11,148,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Verisk Analytics by 3.2% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 124,780 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $26,745,000 after acquiring an additional 3,883 shares in the last quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp grew its holdings in shares of Verisk Analytics by 12.4% in the 4th quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp now owns 20,800 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,653,000 after acquiring an additional 2,300 shares during the period. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its holdings in shares of Verisk Analytics by 16.9% in the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 20,945 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,685,000 after acquiring an additional 3,026 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.00% of the company’s stock.
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Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK) is a data analytics and decision‑support provider that helps organizations assess and manage risk. The company supplies data, predictive models and software to customers in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, government, energy and other commercial markets. Its offerings are designed to support underwriting, pricing, claims management, catastrophe modeling, fraud detection and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to make more informed operational and strategic decisions.
Verisk’s product portfolio combines large proprietary datasets with analytics platforms and industry‑specific applications.
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Verisk přidal KatRisk do Model Exchange a rozšířil nabídku nezávislých modelů katastrofického rizika. Zároveň uvedl vylepšený U.S. Tropical Cyclone Model pro přesnější odhad hurikánových rizik.
Key Takeaways Verisk added KatRisk to Model Exchange, expanding independent catastrophe risk modeling options. VRSK launched an upgraded U.S. Tropical Cyclone Model with enhanced climate and cloud analytics. VRSK supported growth via acquisitions, dividends, share repurchases and expanded insurance solutions. Verisk Analytics’ (VRSK - Free Report) agreement to bring KatRisk onto its Model Exchange strengthens the platform’s position as an open, multi-vendor catastrophe risk modeling ecosystem. By adding KatRisk’s climate-informed models covering perils, such as inland flood, wildfire, tropical cyclone, storm surge and earthquake, VRSK broadens the range of independent risk perspectives available to insurers and reinsurers.
The move comes as the insurance industry faces rising climate-related losses and increasing regulatory scrutiny, increasing the importance of transparent, comparable and defensible catastrophe models. Expanding the platform’s portfolio of third-party models is expected to enhance underwriting, portfolio management and capital planning while reinforcing Verisk’s role as a key provider of risk analytics and decision-support solutions for the global insurance market.
The company’s reengineered U.S. Tropical Cyclone Model, delivered through its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform, represents a significant enhancement to its catastrophe risk analytics capabilities. By integrating updated climate science, refined hazard and vulnerability modeling, and a reengineered stochastic event catalog, the model provides insurers, reinsurers and capital market participants with a more realistic assessment of hurricane-related risks and potential losses.
The launch also strengthens VRSK’s competitive position by combining advanced scientific modeling with scalable cloud-based analytics, enabling faster risk assessments, improved portfolio management and more transparent, defensible decision-making as climate-related weather events become more frequent and severe.
VRSK continues to reward shareholders through consistent dividend payments and share repurchases. The company paid out dividends of $195.2 million, $196.8 million, $221.3 million and $251.3 million, while repurchasing shares worth $1.7 billion, $2.8 billion, $1 billion and $624 million in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
The company’s growth strategy is also driven by its strong focus on innovation and acquisitions, as it rapidly invests in global companies to enhance its data and analytical capabilities. Recently, the company acquired SuranceBay, a leading provider of producer licensing, onboarding, appointment and compliance solutions, which is expected to expand VRSK’s life and annuity offerings.
Other Factors That Make VRSK an Attractive PickSolid Rank: VRSK carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Our research shows that stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 offer attractive investment opportunities. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Positive Earnings Surprise History: VRSK has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters and missed once, delivering an earnings surprise of 6.29%, on average.
Strong Growth Prospects: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Verisk’s 2026 revenues is pinned at $3.22 billion, reflecting 5% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $7.63 per share, indicating a 6.6% year-over-year increase.
Bullish Industry Rank: The industry to which VRSK belongs currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 18 (out of 243). Such a favorable rank places it in the top 7% of Zacks Industries. Studies show that 50% of a stock’s price movement is directly related to the performance of the industry group to which it belongs.
A mediocre stock within a strong group is likely to outperform a robust stock in a weak industry. Reckoning the industry’s performance becomes imperative.
Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks for investors’ consideration are Dave Inc. (DAVE - Free Report) and Coherent Corp. (COHR - Free Report) .
Dave currently sports a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). The company has an expected earnings growth rate of 10.5% and 24.5% for 2026 and 2027, respectively.
DAVE has an encouraging earnings surprise history as it has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 54.2%.
Coherent Corp. sports a Zacks Rank of #1. COHR has an expected earnings growth rate of 55% and 51.04% for 2026 and 2027, respectively.
The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history as it has topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average earnings surprise of 6.20%.
Verisk odhaduje, že ekonomické škody po zemětřesení ve Venezuele z 24. června pravděpodobně přesáhnou 10 miliard USD. Odhadem bylo zničeno 1 400 budov.
BOSTON, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catastrophe and Risk Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, estimates economic losses from the June 24, 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela will likely exceed USD 10 billion. Verisk notes a higher degree of uncertainty than usual in estimating the insured share of industry losses because of Venezuela's macroeconomic conditions, elevated inflation, low insurance penetration, and sanctions-related market complexities.
Earthquake Sequence and Impacts
On June 24, Venezuela was struck by a rare earthquake doublet near Yumare-Morón in Yaracuy state, approximately 100 miles west of Caracas. A magnitude 7.2 foreshock was followed just 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 mainshock, making it the strongest earthquake to impact Venezuela since 1900. The shallow strike-slip rupture occurred along the San Sebastián fault system within the tectonically active boundary zone between the Caribbean and South American plates and was subsequently followed by more than 430 recorded aftershocks.
Damage was most severe in the Caracas metropolitan region and the coastal state of La Guaira, where an estimated 1,400 buildings were destroyed. Significant destruction was also reported across Aragua, Carabobo, and Yaracuy states. Communities including Puerto Cabello, Catia La Mar, Maiquetía, San Felipe, Los Teques, Petare, Valencia, and Baruta experienced severe shaking, according to U.S. Geological Survey intensity estimates.
Modeling Information
Because of Venezuela's economic environment, Verisk notes greater uncertainty than is typical for an industry loss estimate. Factors contributing to this uncertainty include assumptions regarding earthquake insurance take-up rates, ongoing inflationary pressures, and the challenges associated with accurately valuing insured assets in a rapidly changing economic environment.
The modeled insured loss estimates do not include losses resulting from fire-following, landslides, sprinkler leakage, loss adjustment expenses, damage to uninsured properties or infrastructure, extra-contractual obligations, hazardous waste cleanup, vandalism, or civil commotion, whether directly or indirectly caused by the event. The estimates also exclude losses associated with civil engineering (railway) risks, marine cargo and marine hull risks, aviation risks, transit warehouse risks, personal accident risks, and other non-modeled sources of loss.
Building Stock and Earthquake Vulnerability
Today, the majority of residential buildings in Venezuela's urban areas are constructed of masonry, including reinforced masonry, confined masonry, and unreinforced masonry structures. Reinforced concrete is the predominant construction type in mid- and high-rise residential buildings, particularly in major urban centers such as Caracas.
Although modern engineering standards exist, seismic performance varies significantly due to local construction practices, material quality, and enforcement of building codes.
Insurance Market in Venezuela
Venezuela's insurance and reinsurance sector remains relatively small and highly concentrated compared to many global markets. The industry continues to operate under challenging macroeconomic conditions characterized by elevated inflation, currency depreciation, regulatory complexity, and limited market capacity.
These conditions create additional uncertainty when estimating insured losses following a catastrophe. Variations in earthquake insurance penetration, coverage levels, and insured property values can materially influence the ultimate insured share of economic losses resulting from the earthquake sequence.
About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, catastrophic events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses.. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.
