Verisk Analytics Volume Plunges 37% to 417th Rank as Insider Sells $80K Stake

On August 15, 2025, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) traded at $267.86, up 0.06% from the previous close, with a trading volume of $250 million, a 37.27% drop from the prior day, ranking it 417th in market activity.

A Form 144 filing revealed an insider’s plan to sell 300 shares of VRSK common stock through Merrill Lynch on August 15, valued at $80,400. The shares were acquired in October 2023 via restricted stock unit vesting under the company’s equity compensation plan. This follows two smaller sales by the same individual in June and July 2025, totaling 600 shares for $183,834. The filing includes standard disclaimers stating no undisclosed adverse information is known.

The insider activity, while routine, reflects liquidity management rather than signaling operational or financial distress. The disclosed transaction size is modest, and compliance with Rule 144 requirements ensures transparency. Analysts note the filing does not impact valuation models or governance frameworks, as it lacks operational updates or executive changes.

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