Verisk Analytics (VRSK) stock
Industrials · Research & Consulting Services
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a Research & Consulting Services company in the Industrials sector, headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. As of October 23, 2026, VRSK closed at $195.88, a market capitalization of $25.49 billion, the 357th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $3.14 billion in revenue (+4% year over year) and $1.24 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 30.1x trailing earnings and 22.5x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -15.7% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -1.1% a year
- 52-week range: $155.94 – $235.89
- Gross margin 70.2%, operating margin 45.1%
- Dividend yield: 1.02%, 6 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B across 9 metrics
- 57th largest of 83 Industrials stocks in the S&P 500
VRSK price chart
1Y price change: -16.6% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRSK | +14.0% | -11.7% | -15.7% | -4.6% | -1.1% | +9.8% | +12.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2009.
VRSK key statistics
- Market cap
- $25.5B
- #357 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 30.1x
- Forward P/E
- 22.5x
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.51
- Revenue (TTM)
- $3.1B
- +4%
- Free cash flow
- $1.2B
- Gross margin
- 70.2%
- Operating margin
- 45.1%
- Return on equity
- —
- Dividend yield
- 1.02%
- 52-week range
- $155.94 – $235.89
- Beta
- 0.69
- Price / sales
- 8.1x
- EV / EBITDA
- 19.5x
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
- 8,000
VRSK report card
BTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth4.4%D
- Gross margin70.2%A
- Operating margin45.1%A
- FCF margin39.4%A
- Return on equity——
- Net debt / EBITDA2.7xD
- Forward P/E22.5xC
- PEG ratio1.5xB
- Shareholder yield3.5%B
- Share count change / yr-3.3%A
Verisk Analytics financials
Revenue went from $2.0B in fiscal 2016 to $3.1B in fiscal 2025, growing 4.9% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $3.1B |
| Gross profit | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.1B |
| Operating income | $767.6M | $801.2M | $834.1M | $696.9M | $956.3M | $911.4M | $1.4B | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.3B |
| Net income | $591.2M | $555.1M | $598.7M | $449.9M | $712.7M | $666.2M | $953.9M | $614.6M | $958.2M | $908.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.45 | $3.29 | $3.56 | $2.70 | $4.31 | $4.08 | $6.00 | $4.17 | $6.71 | $6.48 |
| Free cash flow | $421.0M | $560.0M | $703.4M | $739.5M | $821.4M | $887.3M | $784.3M | $830.7M | $920.1M | $1.2B |
| Buybacks | $326.8M | $276.3M | $438.6M | $300.0M | $348.8M | $475.0M | $1.7B | $2.8B | $1.0B | $624.0M |
| Dividends paid | — | $0 | $0 | $163.5M | $175.8M | $188.2M | $195.2M | $196.8M | $221.3M | $251.1M |
| Diluted shares | 171.2M | 168.7M | 168.3M | 166.6M | 165.3M | 163.3M | 158.9M | 147.3M | 142.8M | 140.1M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into VRSK?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $29.6B and $1.2B of trailing free cash flow, Verisk Analytics needs to grow free cash flow about 15.1% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 7.7% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 30.2x vs. median 41.1x (10th–90th percentile 27.9x–65.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
VRSK dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.02%
- Annual dividend
- $2.00
- Years of increases
- 6
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 10.8%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 29%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
VRSK analyst price targets
17 analysts' average 12-month target is $226.47 (+16% vs. $195.88). Targets range from $195.00 to $260.00. 58% rate it a buy.
VRSK earnings
Next report: November 5, 2026. Verisk Analytics has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $806.3M (+4% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $1.93 | $1.98 | +2.4% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $1.74 | $1.82 | +4.7% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $1.61 | $1.82 | +12.9% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $1.70 | $1.72 | +1.0% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $1.77 | $1.88 | +6.1% |
| May 7, 2025 | $1.68 | $1.73 | +2.8% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $1.60 | $1.61 | +0.8% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $1.60 | $1.67 | +4.2% |
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VRSK news
- Verisk Comments on Delaware Supreme Court Order Regarding AccuLynx · Oct 23, 2026
- Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Looks Reasonable Even With Cash Flow Upside · Oct 23, 2026
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- Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Analysts Debate Growth And AI · Oct 14, 2026
- Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Isaias Could Reach USD 2 Billion · Oct 13, 2026
VRSK stock FAQ
What is VRSK's market cap?
Verisk Analytics's market capitalization is $25.49 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 357th in the S&P 500.
What is VRSK's P/E ratio?
VRSK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.1x and a forward P/E of 22.5x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 41.1x.
Does VRSK pay a dividend?
Yes. Verisk Analytics pays $2.00 per share a year, a 1.02% yield. It has raised its dividend 6 years in a row. Dividends grew 10.8% a year over the last five years.
How much has VRSK stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, VRSK returned -15.7% over one year, -1.1% a year over five years, +9.8% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is VRSK stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Verisk Analytics must grow free cash flow about 15% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 8% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the VRSK price target?
17 analysts cover VRSK with an average 12-month price target of $226.47, +16% from the current price. 58% of them rate it a buy.
When does VRSK report earnings?
Verisk Analytics is expected to report earnings on November 5, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Verisk Analytics have?
Verisk Analytics has about 8,000 full-time employees, or $392,000 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology