Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Common Stock (VRSK)

Verisk’s fourth quarter drew a positive market response, reflecting management’s focus on data-driven analytics and technology enhancement for the insurance sector. CEO Lee Shavel pointed to robust growth in subscription-based products, especially in underwriting and catastrophe solutions, despite subdued transactional revenue linked to muted weather activity. The sale of Verisk Marketing Solutions and the termination of the AccuLinks acquisition marked significant portfolio moves, with Shavel stating these actions reinforce Verisk’s commitment to core data and analytics offerings. Notably, new AI-powered claims tools like ExactGen and Exact AI were highlighted as drivers of operational efficiency and customer engagement.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSK) (“Verisk” or the “Company”), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced the pricing of an offering of $500 million of 4.450% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $500 million of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes” and, together with the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”). The closing of the offering is expected to occur on February 26, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk Analytics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSK) (“Verisk” or the “Company”), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced that it has entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (“ASR Agreements”) with each of HSBC Bank USA, National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “ASR Counterparties”) to repurchase an aggregate of $1.5 billion of the Company’s common stock. After giving effect to the ASR Agreements, approximately $1.0 billion will remain available for share repurchases under the Company’s previously announced authorized share repurchase program.

If investors are waiting for less market volatility, they’ll have to wait a little longer. The markets continued to oscillate between losses and gains as investors digested the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Insurance data analytics provider Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.9% year on year to $778.8 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.22 billion at the midpoint came in 1.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.82 per share was 12.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Verisk VRSK Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Insurance data analytics provider Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.9% year on year to $778.8 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.22 billion at the midpoint came in 1.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.82 per share was 12.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

Insurance data analytics provider Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday before market open. Here’s what to look for.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced that Steven Kauderer has been named president of its Claims Solutions business, effective immediately. 

Verisk and APCIA report $35.3 billion underwriting gain through first nine months of 2025; combined ratio improves to 94 percent

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com.

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Transaction reinforces Verisk’s focus on global insurance and capital allocation discipline

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