Verisk Analytics Receives "Outperform" Rating from Raymond James, Price Target Lowered to $315

Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters reiterated the 'Outperform' rating for Verisk Analytics (VRSK) but lowered the price target from $325 to $315. The current rating reflects confidence in the company's performance despite the adjusted price target. Verisk Analytics is a leading provider of statistical, actuarial, and underwriting data for the US property and casualty insurance industry. The average target price for VRSK is $306.10 with a high estimate of $340 and a low estimate of $251.38, implying an upside of 12.80% from the current price.

Verisk Analytics (VRSK) has seen mixed reactions from analysts recently, with some lowering their price targets while others maintain their ratings. Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters reiterated the 'Outperform' rating for Verisk Analytics but lowered the price target from $325 to $315 [5]. This adjustment comes despite the analyst's confidence in the company's performance. Verisk Analytics is a leading provider of statistical, actuarial, and underwriting data for the US property and casualty insurance industry.

BMO Capital recently reduced its price target on Verisk Analytics to $290 from $317.00, while maintaining a Market Perform rating on the stock [1]. The current stock price of $275.47 is trading near its 52-week low, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently overvalued. RBC Capital, on the other hand, maintains a Buy rating with a price target of $314.00 [2].

Verisk Analytics reported strong second-quarter earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.88, exceeding the analyst estimate of $1.77. Revenue for the quarter reached $773 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $768.74 million and marking a 7.8% increase from the same quarter last year [3]. The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook, signaling confidence in its future performance.

Despite the positive earnings report, the stock has faced challenges. It fell 2.45% on August 1, 2025, with a 36.29% drop in trading volume to $420 million, ranking 306th in market activity [3]. The decline aligns with broader defensive sector underperformance, as highlighted in Baron Asset Fund’s Q2 investor letter.

The average target price for VRSK is $306.10 with a high estimate of $340 and a low estimate of $251.38, implying an upside of 12.80% from the current price [4]. The company's market capitalization stands at $41.13 billion, with a P/E ratio of 45.35 [2].

Analysts remain divided on Verisk Analytics. While RBC Capital and Sabadra maintain a Buy rating, TR | OpenAI downgraded the stock to Hold [2]. UBS raised its price target to $320, while Bank of America issued an “underperform” rating [3].

References:
[1] https://uk.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/bmo-capital-lowers-verisk-analytics-stock-price-target-to-290-from-317-93CH-4194209
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/rbc-capital-maintains-buy-rating-verisk-analytics-314-price-target-2508/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/verisk-analytics-shares-dip-2-45-trading-volume-plummets-420m-ranking-306th-tariff-uncertainty-geopolitical-tensions-2508/
[4] https://finance.yahoo.com/research/reports/ARGUS_4520_AnalystReport_1754393344000?ncid=yahooproperties_plusresear_nm5q6ze1cei&yptr=yahoo
[5] https://www.raymondjames.com/news-and-research/analyst-reports/verisk-analytics-inc-nasdaq-vrsk