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NASDAQ:VRSK

Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$219.11
+0.47 (+0.21%)
(As of 05/31/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$216.17
$219.77
50-Day Range
$181.82
$222.12
52-Week Range
$156.05
$222.93
Volume
1.74 million shs
Average Volume
1.03 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.72 billion
P/E Ratio
68.47
Dividend Yield
0.62%
Price Target
$215.50

Verisk Analytics MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.73 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.6% Downside
$215.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
6.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.88
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.95mentions of Verisk Analytics in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$3.15 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
16.15%
From $5.51 to $6.40 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.77 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

32nd out of 347 stocks

Data Processing & Preparation Industry

5th out of 68 stocks


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About Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Stock

Verisk Analytics, Inc. engages in the provision of data analytics services. It serves insurance customers and focuses on the prediction of loss, the selection and pricing of risk, and compliance. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

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VRSK Stock News Headlines

Graphite versus Lithium - What Investors Should Know
Over 18 million EVs will be cruising U.S roads by 2030. And every one million EVs manufactured will require 82,000 tons of the metal graphite for their batteries. That's a total of 1,476,000 tons of graphite! Graphite is actually the largest component of EV batteries - NOT lithium. Experts warn of a massive graphite shortfall, especially since North America currently has no operating graphite mines.
Verisk declares $0.34 dividend
Graphite versus Lithium - What Investors Should Know
Over 18 million EVs will be cruising U.S roads by 2030. And every one million EVs manufactured will require 82,000 tons of the metal graphite for their batteries. That's a total of 1,476,000 tons of graphite! Graphite is actually the largest component of EV batteries - NOT lithium. Experts warn of a massive graphite shortfall, especially since North America currently has no operating graphite mines.
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VRSK Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/14/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Last Earnings
5/03/2023
Today
6/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/14/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Data processing & preparation
Sub-Industry
Research & Consulting Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VRSK
CUSIP
92345Y10
Employees
7,000
Year Founded
1971

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$215.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$250.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$186.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-1.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.73
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$953.90 million
Pretax Margin
33.87%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.50 billion
Cash Flow
$7.34 per share
Book Value
$0.55 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
142,894,000
Market Cap
$31.72 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.86

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Key Executives

  • Lee M. ShavelLee M. Shavel
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Elizabeth Mann
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Nicholas DaffanNicholas Daffan
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mark S. Magath
    Senior Vice President-Risk & Compliance
  • Kathy Card BecklesKathy Card Beckles
    Secretary, Chief Legal Officer & Executive VP













VRSK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Verisk Analytics stock right now?

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VRSK shares.
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What is Verisk Analytics' stock price forecast for 2023?

11 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Verisk Analytics' stock. Their VRSK share price forecasts range from $186.00 to $250.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $215.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.6%.
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How have VRSK shares performed in 2023?

Verisk Analytics' stock was trading at $176.42 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VRSK stock has increased by 24.2% and is now trading at $219.11.
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When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 1st 2023.
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How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The business services provider reported $1.29 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.10. The business services provider earned $651.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $633.56 million. Verisk Analytics had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 57.53% and a net margin of 18.19%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.34 earnings per share.
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How often does Verisk Analytics pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 15th will be given a dividend of $0.34 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.62%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 14th.
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Is Verisk Analytics a good dividend stock?

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.62%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 42.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VRSK will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Verisk Analytics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Verisk Analytics issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.20-$5.50 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $5.43. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.59 billion-$2.63 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.61 billion.

What is Scott Stephenson's approval rating as Verisk Analytics' CEO?

166 employees have rated Verisk Analytics Chief Executive Officer Scott Stephenson on Glassdoor.com. Scott Stephenson has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Scott Stephenson in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Verisk Analytics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Verisk Analytics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Adobe (ADBE), Visa (V), Broadcom (AVGO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walmart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), AbbVie (ABBV) and Walt Disney (DIS).

What is Verisk Analytics' stock symbol?

Verisk Analytics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSK."

Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?

Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.79%), State Street Corp (4.46%), Parnassus Investments LLC (3.11%), FMR LLC (2.88%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.64%) and Brown Advisory Inc. (2.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce Edward Hansen, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Kathy Card Beckles, Kenneth E Thompson, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Nicholas Daffan, Samuel G Liss, Scott G Stephenson, Therese M Vaughan and Wendy E Lane.
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How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?

Shares of VRSK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Verisk Analytics' stock price today?

One share of VRSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $219.11.

How much money does Verisk Analytics make?

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) has a market capitalization of $31.72 billion and generates $2.50 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $953.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.20 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Verisk Analytics have?

The company employs 7,000 workers across the globe.

Does Verisk Analytics have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Verisk Analytics: AIR Worldwide Corporation, Argus Information and Advisory Services, BuildFax, Business Insight, FAST Technology, Genscape, ISO Services, Insurance Services Office, Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc, LCI, Power Advocate, Rebmark Legal Solutions Ltd, Rulebook, Wood Mackenzie Limited, and Xactware Solutions.
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How can I contact Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics' mailing address is 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310. The official website for the company is www.verisk.com. The business services provider can be reached via phone at (201) 469-3000, via email at eva.huston@verisk.com, or via fax at 201-748-1472.

This page (NASDAQ:VRSK) was last updated on 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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