Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$276.86 +1.28 (+0.46%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
4

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSK.

Consensus Price Target

$289.80
4.67% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verisk Analytics, the average price target is $289.80. The highest price target for VRSK is $310.00, while the lowest price target for VRSK is $260.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.67% from the current price of $276.86.

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VRSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 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	$289.80	$285.80	$275.23	$248.57
Forecasted Upside	4.67% Upside	-1.70% Downside	3.75% Upside	5.24% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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	2.50	2.69	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.67% Upside	169.91% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VRSK News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/12/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$283.00 ➝ $300.00	+4.93%
11/1/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$263.00 ➝ $276.00	+0.99%
10/31/2024	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$285.00 ➝ $301.00	+9.20%
10/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$268.00 ➝ $300.00	+10.86%
10/2/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	In-Line	$279.00	+3.86%
9/13/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $310.00	+15.90%
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8/13/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
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%
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
3/6/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$165.00 ➝ $187.00	+0.04%

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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 Sunday, December 15, 2024. 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.:

The current stock price is approximately $280.71, which reflects a stable valuation in the market, making it an attractive entry point for potential investors.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent dividend of $0.39 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.56. This indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Verisk Analytics, Inc., with a price target of $285.80, suggesting potential for price appreciation based on market expectations.
Recent upgrades from major brokerages, including a "strong-buy" rating from Wells Fargo and an "outperform" rating from Royal Bank of Canada, indicate positive sentiment and confidence in the company's growth prospects.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.40%, which can be seen as a positive sign, as it may indicate that the company is not overly reliant on insider confidence for its stock performance.

Verisk Analytics
Bear Case

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

Insider selling activity has been noted, with the CEO selling shares that represent a 1.85% decrease in their position, which could raise concerns about the company's future performance from those closest to it.
The stock has seen recent insider sales totaling 2,400 shares worth $678,764, which may indicate a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the stock's short-term performance.
The dividend payout ratio is 24.34%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities, potentially affecting long-term value creation.
Market analysts have mixed ratings, with six analysts rating the stock as a hold, which may suggest uncertainty about the company's future performance in a competitive landscape.
Recent fluctuations in stock price and mixed analyst opinions could indicate volatility, which may not align with the risk tolerance of all investors.

VRSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verisk Analytics is $289.80, with a high forecast of $310.00 and a low forecast of $260.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VRSK shares.
: According to analysts, Verisk Analytics's stock has a predicted upside of 4.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Verisk Analytics has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Verisk Analytics less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Verisk Analytics is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how VRSK compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:VRSK) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target