Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$267.27

-3.33 (-1.23%)

(As of 10/17/2024 ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
6

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSK.

Consensus Price Target

$278.67
4.26% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verisk Analytics, the average price target is $278.67. 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 4.26% from the current price of $267.27.

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VRSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/19/23 to 10/18/24	1 Month Ago 9/19/23 to 9/18/24	3 Months Ago 7/21/23 to 7/20/24	1 Year Ago 10/19/22 to 10/19/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$278.67	$275.23	$257.21	$243.00
Forecasted Upside	4.26% Upside	3.95% Upside	-7.09% Downside	3.65% 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

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Verisk Analytics Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Verisk Analytics	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.58	2.68	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	4.26% Upside	316.33% Upside	6.31% 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
10/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$268.00 ➝ $300.00	+10.86%
10/2/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	In-Line	$279.00	+3.86%
9/13/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $310.00	+15.90%
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%
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%
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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%
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%
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

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Verisk Analytics
Bull Case

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

Verisk Analytics, Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings results, beating analysts' consensus estimates by $0.10 per share, indicating solid financial performance.
The company has a high return on equity of 252.11%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, with a payout ratio of 29.10%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Several research analysts have given positive ratings on the company, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $275.23, suggesting growth potential.
Despite market fluctuations, Verisk Analytics, Inc. has maintained a stable revenue stream, with a 6.2% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year.

Verisk Analytics
Bear Case

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

Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s stock price has experienced volatility in recent periods, which may pose risks to investors seeking stable returns.

VRSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verisk Analytics is $278.67, with a high forecast of $310.00 and a low forecast of $255.00.
: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 5 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 4.26% 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, Evercore ISI, 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 score for Verisk Analytics is 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how VRSK compares to other companies.