Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Investing.com says Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii’s Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane, closing Hilo and Kona airports and ports. Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost power, and Hawaiian Electric (HE) faces unplanned restoration costs. The article also flags AAL, MAR, HD, Swiss Re (SREN), Verisk (VRSK) and Polar Power (POLA) for storm-related trading.
AllianceBernstein L.P. filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 6,008,136 shares of Verisk Analytics Inc common stock, about 4.6% of the outstanding class, held for investment purposes in client discretionary accounts. The filing cites sole voting power over 5,773,111 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,001,448 shares.
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) reported Q2 2026 revenues of $806.3 million, up 4.3% YoY, with adjusted EPS of $1.98 (+5.3%) and adjusted EBITDA of $463.6 million (+4.2%). Subscription revenue was 83% of sales. Deferred revenue rose to $573.9 million. The article notes VRSK trades at 21.7x forward earnings versus peer averages near 18x, and highlights higher debt and expenses.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 6 news stories mentioning VRSK (Verisk Analytics, Inc.). Coverage has been balanced: 1 bullish, 4 neutral, and 1 bearish.
Recent VRSK coverage spans financial news, mergers & acquisitions and technology.
In the last 30 days, VRSK insiders filed 4 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 4 sales ($1.7M). The most active reporter was Shavel Lee, Chief Executive Officer, with 2 filings. 75% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Lala may create incremental near-term modeling/consulting activity, but the article characterizes revenue impact as modest.
This is a passive ownership disclosure, not an operational or control change, so near-term price impact is likely limited.
The article is a valuation-and-quality framing piece for VRSK, anchored to specific Q2 metrics (subscription mix, deferred revenue, cash conversion) and balance-sheet pressures (higher net interest, SG&A/legal).
The article frames accelerating AI adoption (XactAI) and broader Core Lines Reimagine module rollout as drivers of renewal pricing and recurring growth, but flags cost and execution risks.
Court-ordered specific performance turns an M&A termination into a forced close path, while FTC antitrust clearance remains unresolved.
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Investing.com says Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii’s Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane, closing Hilo and Kona airports and ports. Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost power, and Hawaiian Electric (HE) faces unplanned restoration costs. The article also flags AAL, MAR, HD, Swiss Re (SREN), Verisk (VRSK) and Polar Power (POLA) for storm-related trading.
7 min readAllianceBernstein L.P. filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 6,008,136 shares of Verisk Analytics Inc common stock, about 4.6% of the outstanding class, held for investment purposes in client discretionary accounts. The filing cites sole voting power over 5,773,111 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,001,448 shares.
2 min readVerisk Analytics (VRSK) reported Q2 2026 revenues of $806.3 million, up 4.3% YoY, with adjusted EPS of $1.98 (+5.3%) and adjusted EBITDA of $463.6 million (+4.2%). Subscription revenue was 83% of sales. Deferred revenue rose to $573.9 million. The article notes VRSK trades at 21.7x forward earnings versus peer averages near 18x, and highlights higher debt and expenses.
7 min readVerisk Analytics (VRSK) says insurers are moving from AI pilots to broader deployment. In May 2026 it launched Anthropic Model Context Protocol connectors for underwriting and claims. XactAI licensees rose nearly 10x since March to about 7,000, and Core Lines Reimagine modules totaled 7 in Q2 with 25 planned for 2026. Subscriptions were 83% of Q2 revenue; 2026/2027 EPS estimates were raised to $7.67 and $8.71.
6 min readVerisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) agreed in July 2025 to buy AccuLynx for $2.35 billion, but the FTC’s antitrust review extended. Verisk terminated after the Dec. 26 deadline, and a Delaware judge ruled Aug. 7 that the termination was illegal, ordering specific performance and awarding AccuLynx $3.85 million plus interest. Verisk said it is considering an appeal.
5 min readAnalysts are split on Verisk Analytics (VRSK) and Boeing (BA). Bank of America Securities maintained a Hold on VRSK with a $228 target versus a $181.18 close, while TipRanks consensus is Moderate Buy with a $235.62 target. For BA, BofA kept a Buy with a $270 target versus a $232.79 close; consensus is Strong Buy with a $275.36 target.
3 min readFutures indicate Australia’s ASX 200 will open about 0.1% lower as investors await the RBA’s rate decision on Tuesday. Economists broadly expect the cash rate to stay at 4.35%. Reporting includes Southern Cross Media Group, Life360, Helia Group and SGH. In the US, S&P 500 and Dow edged down, while oil rose on Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.
7 min readDelaware Chancery Court ruled that Verisk Analytics Inc. improperly exited its $2.35 billion acquisition of AccuLynx, according to the court. The decision requires Verisk to proceed with the deal, affecting the timing and terms of the insurance data and software transaction for investors.
2 min readVerisk Analytics shares fell 5.6% after the Delaware Chancery Court ruled Verisk must proceed with its $2.35 billion AccuLynx acquisition. The court said Verisk’s conduct invalidated its Dec 2025 deal termination and awarded AccuLynx damages plus interest. Verisk said it strongly disagrees and is evaluating next steps, including a possible appeal, while FTC antitrust review remains unresolved.
4 min readVerisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) shares fell about 5.5% after a Delaware Chancery Court rejected Verisk’s bid to terminate its $2.35B acquisition of AccuLynx. The court said Verisk’s termination was invalid and AccuLynx is owed damages for direct costs plus interest. Verisk said it strongly disagrees and is evaluating options, including an appeal.
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