Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target $170.66 -0.05 (-0.03%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$169.48 -1.18 (-0.69%) As of 07:54 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Verisk Analytics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 15 Analyst RatingsSell2Hold6Buy7 Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSK. Consensus Price Target $237.2038.99% Upside According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verisk Analytics, the average price target is $237.20. The highest price target for VRSK is $320.00, while the lowest price target for VRSK is $190.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.99% from the current price of $170.66. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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VRSK Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/20/25 to 5/20/261 Month Ago4/20/25 to 4/20/263 Months Ago2/19/25 to 2/19/261 Year Ago5/20/24 to 5/20/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)Hold6 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)Sell2 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$237.20$237.20$262.07$302.40Forecasted Upside38.99% Upside31.97% Upside42.52% Upside-3.42% DownsideConsensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHoldHold VRSK Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History VRSK Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Verisk Analytics Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeVerisk AnalyticsBusiness Services CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.40 1.97 2.52Consensus RatingHoldReduceModerate BuyPredicted Upside38.99% Upside350.44% Upside16.44% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent VRSK NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/19/2026 Bank of America4 of 5 starsJoshua DennerleinNot RatedLower TargetNeutral$225.00 ➝ $190.00+11.67%5/14/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated DowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)4/30/2026 Morgan Stanley3 of 5 stars Set Target$235.00+26.99%4/30/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndrew SteinermanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$220.00 ➝ $230.00+24.67%3/30/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAshish SabadraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform$230.00+21.78%3/5/2026 Capital One FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$224.00+6.96%3/2/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJason HaasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$223.00 ➝ $240.00+13.59%3/2/2026 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingGregory PetersSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$215.00 ➝ $260.00+25.26%2/19/2026 Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingVerisk AnalyticsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$230.00+24.01%2/19/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$224.00+21.84% Get the Latest News and Ratings for VRSK and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Verisk Analytics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/19/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingVerisk AnalyticsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform2/19/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAndre BenjaminSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$239.00 ➝ $206.00+11.91%12/29/2025 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingScott WurtzelSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform11/14/2025 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold10/30/2025 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid MotemadenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetIn-Line$262.00 ➝ $250.00+15.99%10/30/2025 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingManav PatnaikSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$310.00 ➝ $275.00+32.21%10/16/2025 Rothschild & Co RedburnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell8/1/2024 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetHold$280.00 ➝ $282.00+8.75%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 10:19 PM ET. 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 Sunday, May 17, 2026. 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.: The company recently reported earnings per share of $1.82, surpassing analyst expectations, indicating strong financial performance. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a robust revenue growth of approximately 4% compared to the previous year, showcasing its ability to expand in the market. Institutional investors hold a significant 90% of the company's stock, reflecting strong confidence from large financial entities in its future prospects. The current stock price is around $180, which may be considered attractive for potential investors looking for growth opportunities. A stock repurchase program has been authorized for $2.50 billion, suggesting that the board believes the stock is undervalued, which can lead to increased shareholder value. Verisk Analytics Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc. for these reasons: The company has reported a negative return on equity of over 2,400%, which may raise concerns about its profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders. Despite revenue growth, the net margin is relatively high at 29.34%, which could indicate potential issues with cost management or pricing strategies. Insider ownership is only 0.52%, suggesting that management may not have a significant personal stake in the company's success, which can be a red flag for investors. Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the company's performance, especially in sectors like insurance and financial services where it operates. Analysts have set a fiscal year earnings forecast of $7.63, which may not meet investor expectations if the company fails to achieve this target. VRSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Verisk Analytics' forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verisk Analytics is $237.20, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $190.00. Should I buy or sell Verisk Analytics stock right now? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" VRSK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VRSK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Verisk Analytics's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Verisk Analytics's stock has a predicted upside of 38.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Verisk Analytics been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Verisk Analytics's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Verisk Analytics? Verisk Analytics has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Capital One Financial, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Verisk Analytics more than its competitors? Analysts like Verisk Analytics more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Verisk Analytics is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Reduce. Learn more on how VRSK compares to other companies. 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