Fintel reports that on March 2, 2026, Raymond James upgraded their outlook for Verisk Analytics (NasdaqGS:VRSK) from Outperform to Strong Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 9.10% Upside
As of February 24, 2026, the average one-year price target for Verisk Analytics is $226.47/share. The forecasts range from a low of $185.84 to a high of $288.75. The average price target represents an increase of 9.10% from its latest reported closing price of $207.57 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Verisk Analytics is 3,055MM, a decrease of 0.58%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 7.73.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,507 funds or institutions reporting positions in Verisk Analytics. This is an decrease of 440 owner(s) or 22.60% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to VRSK is 0.22%, an increase of 20.44%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 6.10% to 140,948K shares. 
The put/call ratio of VRSK is 0.14, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Alliancebernstein holds 5,529K shares representing 4.01% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,354K shares , representing an increase of 3.17%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VRSK by 22.94% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 4,121K shares representing 2.99% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,085K shares , representing an increase of 0.88%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VRSK by 53.70% over the last quarter.
Capital International Investors holds 3,264K shares representing 2.37% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 251K shares , representing an increase of 92.31%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VRSK by 1,023.34% over the last quarter.
D. E. Shaw holds 3,079K shares representing 2.23% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,922K shares , representing an increase of 37.58%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VRSK by 34.78% over the last quarter.
Massachusetts Financial Services holds 1,903K shares representing 1.38% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,569K shares , representing a decrease of 34.98%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VRSK by 31.42% over the last quarter.
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