Verisk Analytics Surges to Top 427 in Trading Volume Despite Stock Price Decline

On May 12, 2025, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) experienced a significant trading volume of $300 million, marking a 37.48% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Verisk among the top 427 stocks by trading volume for the day. However, despite the high trading volume, the stock price of Verisk Analytics (VRSK) declined by 1.89%.

UBS analyst Alex Kramm recently adjusted the price target for Verisk Analytics (VRSK), a leading data analytics and risk assessment firm. The new price target is set at $320.00, an 8.47% increase from the previous target of $295.00. This adjustment reflects UBS's confidence in the company's growth potential. Despite the increased price target, UBS maintained a 'Neutral' rating on Verisk Analytics, indicating moderate expectations for the stock's performance relative to the broader market.

Investors are closely monitoring Verisk Analytics as UBS's updated price target suggests optimism about the company's future. This adjustment is part of a series of evaluations by major analysts aiming to assess the company's outlook within the data analytics sector. The average target price for Verisk Analytics, based on the one-year price targets offered by 15 analysts, is $304.96, with a high estimate of $340.00 and a low estimate of $232.37. This average target implies a slight upside of 0.43% from the current price of $303.65.

The consensus recommendation from 19 brokerage firms indicates that Verisk Analytics has an "Outperform" status, with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.5 on a scale where 1 signifies Strong Buy and 5 denotes Sell. Additionally, GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for Verisk Analytics in one year to be $310.30, suggesting a 2.19% upside from the current price. This estimate is based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.