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Verisk (VRSK) Down 4.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Verisk (VRSK) shares fell 4.7% since its last earnings report. Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates at $1.98 per share, up 5.3% YoY. Revenue rose 4.3% to $806.3M. Underwriting and claims revenues increased 3.5% and 6.3% respectively. EBITDA grew 4.2% but net income declined 9.8% due to higher taxes and interest. The company maintained 2026 guidance and approved a dividend. Estimates have trended downward, with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Published Aug 28, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$VRSKBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and reaffirmed guidance provide a modest bullish catalyst for the stock

02

Market read

Verisk's results may modestly improve its stock and the broader insurance analytics sector

03

What to watch

Higher tax rate and legal expenses may erode margins

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after market close

Background

Article reviews Verisk's Q2 2026 earnings, revenue growth, cash flow boost, share repurchase program and reaffirmed outlook

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$VRSKBullishMedium confidence
Context

Q2 2026 diluted adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share beat estimates and guidance reaffirmed

Expected impact

Potential modest price rise or stabilization after recent decline

Evidence & confidence

Beat and $200M share repurchase suggest buying interest, but unchanged outlook and weaker estimates limit upside

Market effects

Sector

Boosts sentiment for insurance data and analytics sector

Regional

May lift US insurance stocks

Global

Limited to US market

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Momentum score decline and downward estimate revisions could pressure the stock despite earnings beat

Key entities

  • company
    Verisk Analytics

    Insurance data and analytics provider

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