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Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$163.88 -4.50 (-2.67%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$163.66 -0.22 (-0.14%)
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Verisk Analytics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
7

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRSK.

Consensus Price Target

$226.71
38.34% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verisk Analytics, the average price target is $226.71. The highest price target for VRSK is $260.00, while the lowest price target for VRSK is $185.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.34% from the current price of $163.88.
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. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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VRSK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$226.71$230.29$234.87$311.00
Forecasted Upside38.34% Upside23.95% Upside25.07% Upside24.88% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

VRSK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VRSK Price Targets by Month

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Verisk Analytics Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVerisk AnalyticsIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.53
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside38.34% Upside107.63% Upside21.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/8/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Manav Patnaik
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $225.00+21.10%
8/25/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
7/30/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Alex Kramm
Alex Kramm
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$220.00 ➝ $235.00+17.38%
7/30/2026Set Target$247.00+22.58%
7/30/2026 Set Target$223.00+11.38%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$240.00 ➝ $260.00+29.96%
6/18/2026Set TargetSell ➝ Neutral$185.00+5.50%
5/19/2026Lower TargetNeutral$225.00 ➝ $190.00+11.67%
4/30/2026 Set Target$235.00+26.99%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$220.00 ➝ $230.00+24.67%
3/30/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$230.00+21.78%
3/5/2026 Set Target$224.00+6.96%
3/2/2026UpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$215.00 ➝ $260.00+25.26%
2/19/2026Lower TargetNeutral$239.00 ➝ $206.00+11.91%
12/29/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/14/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold

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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 Saturday, October 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Verisk Analytics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Verisk Analytics
Bull Case

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

  • Verisk Analytics, Inc. recently upgraded its Zacks Rank to #2 (Buy) on September 29, 2026, signaling growing optimism among analysts regarding the company's near-term earnings prospects and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The company demonstrated strong fundamental performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $1.98 on July 29, 2026, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.93, while also achieving revenue of $806.30 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $804.02 million.
  • Verisk Analytics, Inc. maintains a consistent dividend policy, having paid a quarterly dividend of $0.50 on September 30, 2026, which annualizes to $2.00 and provides a yield of approximately 1.22% based on the current stock price of $163.88.
  • Institutional interest in the stock has increased significantly, with CX Institutional raising its holdings by 1,895.0% in the third quarter and Confluence Investment Management LLC establishing a new position of 100,427 shares, indicating strong confidence from major investors.
  • The company is expanding its AI, cloud, and catastrophe analytics capabilities, which supports its long-term growth strategy and positions it to benefit from the increasing demand for data-driven solutions in the insurance industry.

Verisk Analytics
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at $163.88, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $250.20 and below its 50-day moving average of $183.81, suggesting recent downward momentum and potential continued pressure on the share price.
  • CEO Lee Shavel has engaged in consistent insider selling, including a recent sale of 3,535 shares on October 1, 2026, at an average price of $170.70, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside from company leadership.
  • Verisk Analytics, Inc. faces margin pressure due to higher debt levels and rising costs associated with its AI and cloud expansion, which could impact profitability despite strong cash generation.
  • The company's revenue growth has been affected by unusually light weather-related claims activity and a normalization in insurance premium growth, which may limit near-term revenue expansion despite the company's target of 6% to 8% annual organic constant-currency revenue growth.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 4,643,949 as of September 15, 2026, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's performance.

VRSK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verisk Analytics is $226.71, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $185.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 6 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 38.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Verisk Analytics's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Verisk Analytics has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore, Robert W. Baird, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Verisk Analytics more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Verisk Analytics is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how VRSK compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Verisk Analytics analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/8/2026.
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