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Verisk Analytics, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $232.29, Implies 31% Upside

Verisk Analytics' average price target was reduced by analysts from $233.47 to $232.29, suggesting a 31% upside from its Oct. 12 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 23 analysts.

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Published Oct 13, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$VRSKBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The slight downward revision may lead to short‑term price pressure, but the overall upside potential remains sizable given the implied 31% upside from the current price.

02

Market read

A modest analyst target cut is a low‑impact catalyst, offering limited trading opportunities.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming underwriting cycles or new data‑product launches not yet reflected in analyst models.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

Verisk Analytics provides data and analytics to insurance, energy, and financial services firms. Analyst price‑target revisions are a routine metric of market expectations.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$VRSKBearishHigh confidence
Context

Analyst consensus price target for Verisk Analytics was lowered to $232.29, down from $233.47, indicating a fresh downgrade in expectations.

Expected impact

potential downside as the market prices in the lower target

Evidence & confidence

Analyst price‑target revisions are a direct catalyst; a cut signals reduced earnings expectations and can trigger sell pressure.

Market effects

Sector

Minor impact on the data‑analytics and insurance‑services sector as peers may see similar target revisions.

Regional

U.S. market focus; no broader regional effect.

Global

Limited to investors tracking Verisk and related insurance‑tech stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may view the modest target cut as an overreaction and look for buying opportunities if the stock is oversold.

Key entities

  • company
    Verisk Analytics, Inc.

    U.S. data‑analytics firm (ticker VRSK).

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