Verisk Analytics, Inc provides data analytics solutions in the United States and internationally. It provides predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, natural resources intelligence, economic forecasting, and various other fields. The company operates through three segments: Insurance, Energy and Specialized Markets, and Financial Services.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustryResearch & Consulting Services
SectorBusiness Services
Phone201-469-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.40 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees8,184
Next Earnings Date2/18/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verisk Analytics' stock symbol?
Verisk Analytics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSK."
How often does Verisk Analytics pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 13th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Monday, September 30th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.70%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 12th. View Verisk Analytics' Dividend History.
How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 29th. The business services provider reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.01. The business services provider earned $652.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $650.34 million. Verisk Analytics had a return on equity of 33.57% and a net margin of 18.23%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.08 EPS. View Verisk Analytics' Earnings History.
When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VRSK?
11 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Verisk Analytics' shares. Their forecasts range from $125.00 to $166.00. On average, they anticipate Verisk Analytics' share price to reach $148.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Verisk Analytics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Verisk Analytics?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Verisk Analytics.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Verisk Analytics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Verisk Analytics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Verisk remains susceptible to operational risks related to security breaches at facilities, computer networks and databases, resulting in loss of its credibility and/or customers. Buyouts have increased its financial burden in the form of higher interest expenses over the past few years. Escalating investments for software development resulted in higher capital expenditures. On the flip side, Verisk continues to benefit from higher organic revenue growth and acquisitions. The company's expertise in providing predictive data analytics decision provides it an edge over its competitors. It has a consistent record of rewarding its shareholders. Shares of Verisk have outperformed the industry in the past six months." (4/27/2019)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ". We maintain our Overweight rating on Verisk and our 12-month PT of $135 following VRSK’s analyst day. Verisk believes major opportunities remain through digital engagement and international expansion. Management reiterated its long-term targets (Click here for slide deck). We remain attracted to Verisk’s faster-than-average industry growth and operating margins that are near the higher end of those of competitors." (12/6/2018)
Has Verisk Analytics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about VRSK stock has trended very negative recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Verisk Analytics earned a coverage optimism score of -3.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the business services provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for Verisk Analytics.
Are investors shorting Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics saw a increase in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,850,000 shares, an increase of 7.6% from the September 15th total of 1,720,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 726,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company's stock are short sold. View Verisk Analytics' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Verisk Analytics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Verisk Analytics include Equifax (EFX), Nielsen (NLSN), FTI Consulting (FCN), Exponent (EXPO), ICF International (ICFI), Huron Consulting Group (HURN), CBIZ (CBZ), Navigant Consulting (NCI), Franklin Covey (FC), Resources Connection (RECN), VSE (VSEC), Mistras Group (MG), CRA International (CRAI), Hill International (HIL) and Acacia Research (ACTG).
What other stocks do shareholders of Verisk Analytics own?
Who are Verisk Analytics' key executives?
Verisk Analytics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott G. Stephenson, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 62)
- Mr. Lee M. Shavel, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Mark V. Anquillare, Exec. VP & COO (Age 53)
- Mr. Kenneth E. Thompson, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 59)
- Mr. Vincent de P. McCarthy, Group Pres (Age 54)
Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?
Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.71%), Parnassus Investments CA (2.92%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.61%), WCM Investment Management LLC (0.53%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.49%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.41%). Company insiders that own Verisk Analytics stock include Andrew G Mills, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Verisk Analytics.
Which major investors are selling Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including WCM Investment Management LLC, Ardevora Asset Management LLP, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc., Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc., Sawgrass Asset Management LLC, TimesSquare Capital Management LLC, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA. Company insiders that have sold Verisk Analytics company stock in the last year include Andrew G Mills, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, John F Lehman, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
Which major investors are buying Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including California Public Employees Retirement System, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Parnassus Investments CA and Sycomore Asset Management. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?
Shares of VRSK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Verisk Analytics' stock price today?
One share of VRSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $142.52.
How big of a company is Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $23.35 billion and generates $2.40 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $598.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.11 on an earnings per share basis. Verisk Analytics employs 8,184 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Verisk Analytics.
What is Verisk Analytics' official website?
How can I contact Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics' mailing address is 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 201-469-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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