Verisk Shares Rise 0.60% on 290 Million Volume as 366th in Market Amid UK Carbon Calculator Launch for Insurers

Verisk (VRSK) rose 0.60% on September 4, with a trading volume of $290 million, ranking 366th in the market. The company launched its UK Property Claims Carbon Calculator, a first-of-its-kind tool developed with the Carbon Trust to measure and benchmark carbon emissions in property claims. This innovation aligns with regulatory demands for Scope 3 emissions reporting and positions Verisk as a leader in sustainability solutions for insurers.

Institutional investor activity saw mixed results. Panagora Asset Management cut its stake by 86.6%, reducing holdings to 15,170 shares, while The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its position by 1.1% to 86,404 shares. Q2 earnings showed strength, with $1.88 per share, exceeding estimates and 7.8% year-over-year revenue growth to $772.6 million. The firm also announced a $0.45 quarterly dividend, yielding 0.7% annually.

Analyst price targets remain varied, with Morgan Stanley raising its target to $319 and UBS lowering it to $300. The stock trades at a P/E of 41.31 and a market cap of $37.46 billion. Recent insider sales, including shares from CFO Elizabeth Mann and Kathy Card Beckles, totaled $7.86 million, reflecting partial portfolio adjustments.

Backtesting the 0.60% gain on September 4 confirms the reported performance, with the volume ranking consistent with market data. The stock’s 52-week range of $259.01–$322.92 and a beta of 0.86 highlight its moderate volatility relative to the broader market.