Jersey City, New Jersey-based Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) provides data analytics and technology solutions to the insurance markets. With a market cap of $43.3 billion, the company offers data, statistical, and actuarial services, as well as standardized insurance policy programs, underwriting information, and rating-integrity tools. VRSK provides data and software information services to the property, casualty, and mortgage fields.

Shares of this leading strategic data analytics and technology company have outperformed the broader market over the past year. VRSK has gained 24.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 12.5%. In 2025, VRSK’s stock rose 14.1%, surpassing the SPX’s 1.4% rise on a YTD basis. 

Zooming in further, VRSK’s outperformance is also apparent compared to the iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ). The exchange-traded fund has gained about 13% over the past year. Moreover, VRSK’s double-digit gains on a YTD basis outshine the ETF’s 5.3% returns over the same time frame.

On May 7, VRSK shares closed up more than 4% after reporting its Q1 results. Its adjusted EPS of $1.73 exceeded Wall Street expectations of $1.67. The company’s revenue was $753 million, beating Wall Street forecasts of $750 million. VRSK expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $6.80 to $7.10, and expects revenue in the range of $3 billion to $3.1 billion.

For the current fiscal year, ending in December, analysts expect VRSK’s EPS to grow 6% to $7.04 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is impressive. It beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.

Among the 19 analysts covering VRSK stock, the consensus is a “Moderate Buy.” That’s based on six “Strong Buy” ratings, two “Moderate Buys,” 10 “Holds,” and one “Moderate Sell.”

This configuration is more bearish than two months ago, with no analyst suggesting a “Moderate Sell.” 

On May 12, UBS kept a “Neutral” rating on VRSK and raised the price target to $320, implying a potential upside of 1.8% from current levels.

The mean price target of $316.65 represents a marginal premium to VRSK’s current price levels. The Street-high price target of $340 suggests an upside potential of 8.2%.