Verisk Analytics Slides to 295th in Volume Amid Mixed Earnings and Strategic Acquisitions as Institutional Holdings Remain Strong

On August 5, 2025, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) closed with a 1.22% decline, trading at a volume of $0.41 billion, ranking 295th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed mixed second-quarter earnings results, with revenue rising 7.8% year-on-year to $772.6 million and adjusted EPS exceeding estimates. Despite strong top-line growth, the company revised its full-year profit forecast downward, dampening investor sentiment.

Verisk’s strategic moves included a $2.35 billion cash acquisition of AccuLynx, a SaaS platform for insurance claims management, and the $162.5 million purchase of SuranceBay to expand its life and annuity offerings. These deals aim to strengthen its position in the insurance data analytics sector. However, insider trading activity, including sales by CFO Elizabeth Mann and Director Samuel G. Liss, added short-term uncertainty. Institutional ownership remains robust, with 90% of shares held by institutional investors.

Analyst ratings were mixed. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “Outperform” rating with a $315 price target, while Bank of America initiated an “Underperform” rating at $280. The stock’s 12-month range of $259.22–$322.92 reflects ongoing volatility. Verisk’s leadership in catastrophe modeling and regulatory collaboration, such as California’s approval of its wildfire risk model, underscores its long-term value proposition.

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