Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$302.56 +2.09 (+0.69%)

As of 11:29 AM Eastern

Verisk Analytics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
3

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 9 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for VRSK.

Consensus Price Target

$299.33
-1.07% Downside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verisk Analytics, the average price target is $299.33. The highest price target for VRSK is $321.00, while the lowest price target for VRSK is $279.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.07% from the current price of $302.57.

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VRSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/10/24 to 3/10/25	1 Month Ago 2/9/24 to 2/8/25	3 Months Ago 12/11/23 to 12/10/24	1 Year Ago 3/11/23 to 3/10/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$299.33	$293.11	$285.80	$252.15
Forecasted Upside	-1.07% Downside	-0.21% Downside	-0.31% Downside	6.61% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold

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VRSK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

VRSK Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Verisk Analytics Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Verisk Analytics	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.70	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.38% Downside	6,058.95% Upside	16.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VRSK News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/27/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 4 of 5 stars	Jason Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$325.00 ➝ $321.00	+10.93%
2/27/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Jeffrey Silber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$280.00 ➝ $297.00	+1.91%
2/27/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Jeffrey Meuler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$298.00 ➝ $320.00	+11.10%
1/10/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Patnaik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$310.00 ➝ $310.00	+10.55%
1/7/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$300.00 ➝ $300.00	+10.28%
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$283.00 ➝ $300.00	+4.93%
10/2/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	In-Line	$279.00	+3.86%
8/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$280.00 ➝ $282.00	+8.75%
7/9/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$255.00 ➝ $285.00	+3.49%
1/8/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$270.00 ➝ $260.00	+11.25%
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11/2/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$255.00 ➝ $260.00	+13.11%
11/2/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $255.00	+10.93%
10/17/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$275.00 ➝ $285.00	+18.91%
10/16/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
9/14/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$288.00	+17.28%
7/20/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$215.00 ➝ $240.00	+5.17%
5/4/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
3/20/2023	Redburn Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy Verisk Analytics Stock? VRSK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 7, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Verisk Analytics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Verisk Analytics
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc.:

Verisk Analytics, Inc. has initiated a stock repurchase plan allowing the company to buy back $1.00 billion in shares, indicating that the board believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.45, up from $0.39, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy payout ratio of 26.87%.
Insider ownership is currently at 0.40%, which can be a positive signal to investors as it suggests that those with inside knowledge have confidence in the company's future performance.
Recent insider sales, while indicating some profit-taking, also show that insiders still hold significant shares, with one director owning 13,786 shares valued at approximately $3,760,958.66.
The current stock price of Verisk Analytics, Inc. is approximately $272.00, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the analytics and technology sector.

Verisk Analytics
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider sales have totaled 4,469 shares worth $1,264,818 over the last quarter, which may raise concerns about the confidence of insiders in the company's short-term prospects.
The recent decrease in insider positions, such as an 18.89% reduction for one insider, could signal potential issues or lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock's dividend yield of 0.61% is relatively low compared to other investment opportunities, which may not attract income-focused investors.
With only 0.40% of the stock owned by insiders, the lack of significant insider ownership could suggest that management may not be fully aligned with shareholder interests.
The stock repurchase plan, while generally positive, may also indicate that the company is not finding enough growth opportunities to invest in, which could limit future expansion and profitability.

VRSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verisk Analytics is $299.33, with a high forecast of $321.00 and a low forecast of $279.00.
: 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VRSK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VRSK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Verisk Analytics's stock has a predicted downside of -1.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Verisk Analytics's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Verisk Analytics has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Verisk Analytics less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Verisk Analytics is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VRSK compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:VRSK) was last updated on 3/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target