Verisk Analytics 株価情報 (NASDAQ: VRSK)

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Verisk Analytics

Verisk Analytics is the leading provider of statistical, actuarial, and underwriting data for the United States' property and casualty insurance industry. Verisk leverages a vast contributory database and proprietary data assets to develop analytical tools helping insurance providers to better assess and price risk, achieve operational efficiency and optimize claim settlement processes. While Verisk also offers tools to quantify costs after loss events occur and to detect fraudulent activity, it is expanding into adjacent markets of life insurance, marketing, and non-US operations.

Verisk Analytics Inc

Verisk Analytics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NYSE">VRSK</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.31 million shares sold short, which is 1.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.65 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Verisk Analytics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738155631_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Verisk Analytics has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Verisk Analytics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Verisk Analytics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.99%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Verisk Analytics?

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Verisk Analytics shares are trading lower after Barclays downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Jon Tower downgraded the rating for Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $153 to $141. Yum Brands shares closed at $127.74 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YUM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik downgraded Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and maintained the price target of $310. Verisk Analytics shares closed at $280.42 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik downgrades Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and maintains the price target from $310 to $310.

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Barclays Downgrades Verisk Analytics to Equal-Weight, Maintains Price Target to $310

RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra reiterates Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $300 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Verisk Analytics, Maintains $300 Price Target

Verisk Analytics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NYSE">VRSK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.08% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.36 million shares sold short, which is 1.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Verisk Analytics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735917324_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Verisk Analytics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Verisk Analytics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Verisk Analytics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.60%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.02%. Currently, Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $39.16 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VRSK: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,289.78 today based on a price of $277.30 for VRSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Verisk Analytics's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735340408_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Verisk Analytics 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.07% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.69%. Currently, Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $38.91 billion. 
Buying $100 In VRSK: If an investor had bought $100 of VRSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $894.74 today based on a price of $275.58 for VRSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Verisk Analytics's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734649208_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

In the current market session, Verisk Analytics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) share price is at $275.67, after a 0.04% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 4.14%, but in the past year, spiked by 16.71%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734627613_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Verisk Analytics P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 39.2 in the Professional Services industry, Verisk Analytics Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 42.53. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Verisk Analytics Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734627613_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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P/E Ratio Insights for Verisk Analytics

Verisk Analytics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NYSE">VRSK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.45% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.43 million shares sold short, which is 1.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.94 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Verisk Analytics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734363017_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Verisk Analytics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Verisk Analytics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Verisk Analytics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Verisk Analytics's Recent Short Interest

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) has been analyzed by 5 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $291.2, along with a high estimate of $301.00 and a low estimate of $276.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.99% from the previous average price target of $274.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734030046_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Verisk Analytics by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Toni Kaplan</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Silber</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$276.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Meuler</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Verisk Analytics. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Verisk Analytics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Verisk Analytics's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Verisk Analytics's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Verisk Analytics analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Verisk Analytics</h2>
Verisk Analytics is the leading provider of statistical, actuarial, and underwriting data for the United States' property and casualty insurance industry. Verisk leverages a vast contributory database and proprietary data assets to develop analytical tools helping insurance providers to better assess and price risk, achieve operational efficiency and optimize claim settlement processes. While Verisk also offers tools to quantify costs after loss events occur and to detect fraudulent activity, it is expanding into adjacent markets of life insurance, marketing, and non-US operations.
<h3>Verisk Analytics: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Verisk Analytics showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.04% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Verisk Analytics's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 30.33%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Verisk Analytics's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 60.28%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Verisk Analytics's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.72%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Verisk Analytics's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 10.88. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Verisk Analytics's Future

Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan maintains Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $283 to $300.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Verisk Analytics, Raises Price Target to $300

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.37%. Currently, Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $40.23 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VRSK: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRSK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,827.87 today based on a price of $284.91 for VRSK at the time of writing.
<h3>Verisk Analytics's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733781725_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Lockton Re Announced A Strategic Collaboration With Verisk To Bring New (re)insurance Products To The Market

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintains Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $263 to $276.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Verisk Analytics, Raises Price Target to $276

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 5 analysts have published ratings on Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
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</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $299.0, a high estimate of $310.00, and a low estimate of $279.00. This current average has increased by 8.33% from the previous average price target of $276.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730387113_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Verisk Analytics among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Meuler</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manav Patnaik</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Verisk Analytics. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Verisk Analytics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Verisk Analytics's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Verisk Analytics's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Verisk Analytics analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Verisk Analytics</h2>
Verisk Analytics is the leading provider of statistical, actuarial, and underwriting data for the United States' property and casualty insurance industry. Verisk leverages a vast contributory database and proprietary data assets to develop analytical tools helping insurance providers to better assess and price risk, achieve operational efficiency and optimize claim settlement processes. While Verisk also offers tools to quantify costs after loss events occur and to detect fraudulent activity, it is expanding into adjacent markets of life insurance, marketing, and non-U.S. operations.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Verisk Analytics's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Verisk Analytics's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.19%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 42.98%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Verisk Analytics's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 86.48% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.65%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Verisk Analytics's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 7.64, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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