Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$268.62

+0.66 (+0.25%)

(As of 10/1/2024 ET)

Verisk Analytics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
7

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSK.

Consensus Price Target

$275.23
2.46% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verisk Analytics, the average price target is $275.23. The highest price target for VRSK is $310.00, while the lowest price target for VRSK is $255.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.46% from the current price of $268.62.

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VRSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$275.23	$273.54	$255.08	$240.00
Forecasted Upside	2.46% Upside	0.26% Upside	-6.66% Downside	1.54% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.57	2.66	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	2.63% Upside	337.73% Upside	6.61% 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
9/13/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $310.00	+15.90%
8/13/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$280.00 ➝ $282.00	+8.75%
8/1/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$278.00 ➝ $263.00	+1.18%
8/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$268.00 ➝ $268.00	+3.10%
8/1/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$268.00 ➝ $285.00	+8.88%
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7/31/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$243.00 ➝ $260.00	-0.94%
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%
6/25/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$250.00 ➝ $260.00	-4.48%
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 Monday, September 30, 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.:

Verisk Analytics, Inc. has consistently shown strong financial performance, with a return on equity of 252.11% and a net margin of 32.03% in the latest quarterly earnings report.
Analysts have set a high target price of $285.00 for Verisk Analytics, Inc., indicating potential for stock price appreciation.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, offering investors a steady income stream.
The company's revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year, demonstrating growth in its core business.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. has received positive ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $275.23.

Verisk Analytics
Bear Case

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

Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s stock price may be volatile, as it is subject to market fluctuations and changes in investor sentiment.
There is a payout ratio of 29.10%, indicating that a significant portion of the company's earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
While the company has shown revenue growth, there may be challenges in sustaining this growth rate in the future due to market competition and regulatory changes.
Investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc. carries market risk, as the company operates in the insurance markets, which can be influenced by economic conditions and regulatory developments.
Analysts have assigned a mix of ratings to the stock, with some suggesting a hold position, indicating uncertainty about the company's future performance.

VRSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verisk Analytics is $275.23, with a high forecast of $310.00 and a low forecast of $255.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VRSK shares.
: According to analysts, Verisk Analytics's stock has a predicted upside of 2.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Verisk Analytics's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Verisk Analytics has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Verisk Analytics less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Verisk Analytics is 2.57 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how VRSK compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:VRSK) was last updated on 10/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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