Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) shares rose 1.4% to $177.99 as of September 10, 2026, a modest gain from the prior close of $175.49. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for VRSK. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for VRSK, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
VRSK climbed 1.4% to $177.99
VRSK rose 1.4% in its latest session, moving from $175.49 to $177.99.
Material / EarningsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.6×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$23.2B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$225
+26.7% vs price
Price chart
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What it means for Verisk Analytics, Inc. investors
For Verisk Analytics, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 1.4% session move. Weighing against that: Verisk Analytics fell 6.66% to $198.96 following an earnings report and material event filing (8-K) released today; Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved -2.74% from $197.69 to $192.28 on 2026-07-22. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $225.43, implying +26.7% upside from $177.99. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (37/100). With earnings roughly 55 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
VRSK price reaction
VRSK last traded at $177.99, up $2.50 (+1.42%) from the previous close of $175.49. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $175.49 and $194.35, and it currently sits about 13% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)
The consensus analyst price target on Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is $225.43, 26.7% above the recent $177.99. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 4 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on VRSK line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $225.43 implies +26.7% upside from $177.99.
+The Street's most bullish target is $247.00 (+38.8%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Jefferies to Buy (2026-07-23).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 1.4% session move.
▼ The bearish case
−Verisk Analytics fell 6.66% to $198.96 following an earnings report and material event filing (8-K) released today.
−Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved -2.74% from $197.69 to $192.28 on 2026-07-22.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 9, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved -2.61% from $193.20 to $188.16 on 2026-09-02. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+4.2%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved +4.54% from $178.36 to $186.45 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17-3.3%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved -2.13% from $179.45 to $175.62 on 2026-08-17. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with VRSK reaching a new 30-day low on below-average volume (0.6x the 5-day mean).
Material / Earnings2026-08-14-2.3%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved -2.88% from $187.05 to $181.67 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline occurred on light trading volume at 38% of the 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-13+3.1%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved +2.54% from $181.34 to $185.94 on 2026-08-13. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on near-average volume (0.7x the 5-day mean).
Verisk Analytics fell 6.07% to $180.18 after a Delaware Chancery Court ruled the company must proceed with its $2.35 billion acquisition of AccuLynx, blocking Verisk's attempt to exit the deal (Yahoo Finance). The decline also reflects concurrent insider selling, with CEO Lee Shavel offloading 2,500 shares, and ongoing digestion of Q2 earnings released in late July alongside the departure of CIO Nick Daffan. Volume of 1.47 million shares traded at 1.12x the historical average for this point in the session.
Material / Earnings2026-08-05-2.1%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) moved -2.73% from $194.04 to $188.75 on 2026-08-05. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on light trading volume at 48% of the 5-day average.
Risk2026-07-30-6.0%
Verisk Analytics fell 6.66% to $198.96 following an earnings report and material event filing (8-K) released today. The company reported results and disclosed an unspecified material event via SEC filing, both filed intraday. Volume of 347k shares ran 1.17x the session-adjusted average, within normal range for this time of trading.
In-depth VRSK event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of VRSK's most significant sessions.
VRSK rose 1.4% to $177.99. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did VRSK stock rise?
VRSK gained 1.42% ($2.50) versus the prior close of $175.49, last trading at $177.99 on 0.6× average volume.
When is Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s next earnings date?
VRSK's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-04 — about 55 days away.
What is the analyst price target for VRSK?
The consensus analyst price target for VRSK is $225.43, about 26.7% above the current $177.99. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 4 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks VRSK
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for VRSK, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 10, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
