Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) is a data analytics and risk assessment company that provides services to clients in various industries, including insurance, energy, and financial services. The company is known for its data-driven insights and solutions that help businesses make informed decisions. Verisk competes with other analytics firms like Moody's Analytics and S&P Global in the data analytics sector.
On October 30, 2025, RBC Capital set a price target of $250 for VRSK, suggesting a potential price increase of approximately 20.19% from its then-current price of $208. This optimistic outlook comes despite a recent decline in Verisk's stock, which fell over 10% after the release of its third-quarter results. The S&P 500 index remained flat during this period, highlighting the specific challenges faced by Verisk.
Verisk reported third-quarter revenue of $768 million, a nearly 6% increase from the same period in 2024. However, this figure fell short of analysts' expectations, who had anticipated revenue exceeding $776 million. Despite this, Verisk's non-GAAP net income showed a slight increase, reaching just under $241 million, or $1.72 per share, slightly above the consensus estimate of $1.70 per share.
CEO Lee Shavel emphasized the company's strategic engagement across the industry as a driver for organic business expansion. Despite these efforts, the mixed financial results led to investor dissatisfaction and a subsequent stock sell-off. Currently, VRSK is priced at $212.01, reflecting a 1.93% increase or $4.01. The stock has fluctuated between $210.01 and $214.32 today.
Over the past year, VRSK has seen a high of $322.92 and a low of $196.995, with a market capitalization of approximately $29.62 billion. The trading volume for the day is 443,389 shares on the NASDAQ exchange. Despite recent challenges, RBC Capital's price target suggests confidence in Verisk's potential for growth.
