Verisk Analytics Trading Volume Dips 38.1 to Rank 382nd Amid 0.39 Stock Rally

On August 21, 2025, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) traded with a volume of $0.23 billion, a 38.1% decline from the prior day, ranking 382nd in market activity. The stock closed up 0.39%, reflecting modest gains amid broader market dynamics.

Verisk reported Q2 earnings on July 30, showing a 7.8% year-over-year revenue increase to $773 million, driven by growth in underwriting and claims solutions. However, shares fell 6.3% post-earnings as net income dropped 17.7% to $253 million due to prior-year one-time gains. Adjusted EPS rose 8% to $1.88, and the company has exceeded earnings estimates in four consecutive quarters.

Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus, with six "Strong Buy" ratings, two "Moderate Buy" ratings, and 11 "Hold" ratings. The mean price target of $311.31 implies a 14.9% upside from current levels, while the highest target of $340 suggests a 25.5% potential gain. Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters reduced VRSK’s price target to $315 from $325 on August 4, maintaining an "Outperform" rating.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 1.98% average 1-day return, with a total return of 7.61% over 365 days. The Sharpe ratio was 0.94, but the approach faced a maximum drawdown of -29.16% during downturns.