Verisk Analytics stock consolidates after recent slide as earnings and analyst targets set the tone
Published on 09/20/2026 at 12:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Verisk Analytics, Inc. stock (ISIN US92345Y1064) closed at USD 175.41 on Nasdaq on September 18, 2026, putting the data analytics group roughly 21.6 percent below its level of USD 223.69 at the start of 2026 and well under the consensus price target of USD 226.71.
Earnings beat underpins valuation case
According to TradingView, Verisk Analytics most recently reported quarterly earnings per share of USD 1.74, ahead of an analyst expectation of USD 1.64, delivering a positive surprise of about 6 percent for the latest reported quarter in 2026.
The same overview from TradingView also highlights that analysts see the next quarter at around USD 1.60 earnings per share, indicating expectations for a modest step down from the recent beat while still maintaining a solid profitability level for the company.
Analyst targets point to upside from current price
Verisk Analytics stock trades below the average analyst fair value estimates. According to TradingView, the latest collected analyst targets span from USD 240 to USD 326 per share, a range that sits clearly above the current cash price of USD 175.41 and underscores a perceived upside in the stock.
A separate overview from MarketBeat shows a consensus price target of USD 226.71, implying roughly 29.2 percent upside from the closing level of USD 175.41 on September 18, 2026 and reflecting a Moderate Buy rating based on one strong buy, six buy and eight hold recommendations.
For investors, this combination of a recent earnings beat and a consensus target far above the current quote suggests that the market is discounting Verisk Analytics relative to analyst expectations, with the gap between USD 175.41 and USD 226.71 providing a concrete benchmark for sentiment.
Share performance and market metrics
The recent price action has been volatile. Price history data from Investing.com show that Verisk Analytics closed at USD 190.60 on September 3, 2026 and then fell to USD 175.49 on September 8, 2026, a decline of about 7.9 percent over three trading sessions.
On September 18, 2026, the stock finished at USD 175.41, down 0.61 percent for the day with an intraday range between USD 173.69 and USD 178.37 and a trading volume of roughly 3.19 million shares per Investing.com.
The valuation picture is framed by a market capitalization of about USD 22.83 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.94 as reported by MarketBeat, placing Verisk Analytics in the upper valuation band for mature business services companies with recurring revenue streams.
Risk factors and insider activity
Alongside the positive earnings surprise, there are factors that may temper enthusiasm. According to MarketBeat, Verisk Analytics insiders have sold a total of 78,269 shares over the last 24 months for proceeds of about USD 19,837,242.54, and insider ownership currently stands around 0.52 percent of the outstanding stock.
More recently, MarketBeat data show that on September 15, 2026, the company's chief financial officer sold 400 shares at an average price of USD 184.91 for about USD 73,964, and on September 1, 2026 the chief executive officer sold 3,535 shares at an average price of USD 193.43, a transaction worth roughly USD 683,775.05.
While such insider sales do not automatically imply a negative outlook, they add to the perception that management is willing to reduce exposure after a strong multi-quarter run, which some investors may treat as a cautionary signal alongside the stock's year-to-date decline from USD 223.69 to USD 175.41 highlighted by MarketBeat.
Upcoming earnings date and investor focus
For the near term, a key checkpoint will be the next earnings release. According to TradingView, Verisk Analytics is scheduled to publish its next earnings report on October 29, 2026, giving investors a firm date when updated revenue and profit trends will become visible.
In the run-up to that report, the balance between the stock's recent slide, the previous earnings beat of USD 1.74 versus USD 1.64 expected, and the consensus target of USD 226.71 from MarketBeat is likely to shape trading decisions, with many analysts still classifying the shares as a Moderate Buy.
Verisk Analytics stock at USD 175.41 as of September 18, 2026
At the most recent completed session on September 18, 2026, Verisk Analytics stock closed at USD 175.41 on Nasdaq, down 0.61 percent for the day and roughly 21.6 percent below its opening level at the start of the year, with the price move and valuation figures providing the immediate context for investors ahead of the October 29, 2026 earnings release.
Verisk Analytics stock snapshot
- Company: Verisk Analytics, Inc.
- ISIN: US92345Y1064
- Ticker: VRSK
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 18, 2026, 16:00): 175.41 USD
- Market capitalization: 22.83 billion USD (as of September 18, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Business services / Consulting services
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
