Verisk Analytics, IncNasdaq: VRSK
Industrials · Research & Consulting Services
$173.79
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Research Digest
Friday, June 19, 2026
Verisk launches upgraded hurricane model and MCP connectors for AI platform while facing Nasdaq-100 removal on June 22.
Verisk Analytics announced a major reengineered U.S. Tropical Cyclone Model on June 1, 2026, available from June 15 via its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform, incorporating the latest climate science and hazard measurement advances. The company also launched Model Context Protocol connectors integrating its insurance analytics with Anthropic's Claude AI platform, expanding its AI-driven product suite. However, Verisk faces index-related selling pressure as it will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 on June 22, 2026. A director sold $408,776 in stock recently, adding modest insider selling concern. Analyst firm Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded VRSK to Neutral from Sell with a $185 price target. The stock fell 0.88% on June 18 to $173.80, roughly 6% below analyst consensus.
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13 daysJun 18Verisk launched a reengineered U.S. hurricane (Tropical Cyclone) model on its Synergy Studio platform, made available June 15, 2026, strengthening its core insurance catastrophe-modeling franchise.Positive▶
On June 15, 2026, Verisk made available a major update to its U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) Model, delivered through its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform. The reengineered model integrates advances in climate science, hazard, and vulnerability to improve how insurers assess hurricane risk ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. Verisk also expanded its open catastrophe modeling ecosystem by adding KatRisk models to the Verisk Model Exchange, broadening insurers' access to independent views of natural catastrophe risk. The update reinforces Verisk's catastrophe-modeling moat, which underpins a business generating roughly $3 billion in revenue, over 90% tied to insurance. The risk is that growth remains modest (Q1 revenue up ~4% y/y to $783M) and insurtech competition plus AI uncertainty could pressure pricing power. Analyst consensus is Hold, with average price targets recently trimmed to the $222-$249 range.
Jun 17Verisk's reengineered U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) model went live June 15 on its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform, upgrading how hurricane risk is priced.Positive▶
As of June 15, 2026, Verisk made its reengineered U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) model commercially available on its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform, following extensive internal and external scientific validation. The update incorporates advances in climate science, hazard measurement and vulnerability assessment to refine hurricane risk evaluation across insurance, reinsurance and capital markets. Verisk also broadened its open catastrophe ecosystem by adding KatRisk models to its Model Exchange. The model matters because catastrophe modeling is a core, high-margin franchise and the upgrade strengthens Verisk's competitive position ahead of hurricane season. Separately, CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares for about $71,816 on June 15. The risk is that VRSK is down sharply year to date and faces lingering uncertainty over AI disruption to its analytics moat; Raymond James recently cut its target to $230 from $260 while keeping a Strong Buy.
Jun 16Verisk made its upgraded U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) catastrophe model available on its Synergy Studio platform as of June 15, 2026, strengthening its core insurance catastrophe-risk analytics franchise.Neutral▶
On June 15, 2026, Verisk Analytics began delivering a major update to its U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) Model via its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform, an enhancement aimed at insurers pricing and managing hurricane catastrophe risk ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. The same day, the stock traded around $183 with a $0.50 quarterly dividend carrying a June 15 ex-date. The model upgrade reinforces Verisk's strategic focus on global insurance data and analytics, which it has been sharpening through divestitures such as the January sale of Verisk Marketing Solutions to ActiveProspect. The company is also returning capital aggressively, including a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase program launched in February 2026. On the bear side, the news is incremental product/model maintenance rather than a needle-moving catalyst, and the stock continues to face scrutiny over premium valuation, rising costs, debt, and competitive pressure from insurtech entrants. As such the catalyst is modest and more reputational/franchise-reinforcing than financially material in the near term.
Jun 15Verisk's enhanced U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) catastrophe model goes live June 15, ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, a key product refresh for its insurance analytics franchise.Mixed▶
Verisk announced a major update to its U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) Model, with the enhanced version becoming available June 15, 2026, delivered through its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform. The release lands at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, when insurers most rely on Verisk's catastrophe risk tools for rating, underwriting and reinsurance decisions, making it a meaningful product catalyst for its core extreme-event analytics business. The timing is intended to give carriers an updated view of hurricane risk for pricing and capital planning. The bear case is that the launch is an incremental product refresh rather than a needle-moving financial event: Verisk remains down sharply year to date, was recently removed from the Nasdaq-100 Index, and faces competitive pressure from insurtech entrants. Investor sentiment has stayed cautious on valuation concerns despite steady subscription revenue growth.
Jun 14Verisk's upgraded U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) model goes live June 15 via its cloud-native Synergy Studio platform, a key product refresh for its core insurance-risk franchise.Mixed▶
Verisk announced in early June 2026 a major update to its U.S. Tropical Cyclone (hurricane) Model, with the enhanced version becoming available June 15, 2026, delivered exclusively through its cloud-based Synergy Studio platform. The model now ties hurricane risk estimates more closely to recent climate behavior, strengthening Verisk's catastrophe-modeling moat as insurers reprice climate exposure. This follows a Q1 2026 earnings beat with solid subscription revenue growth and a $1.5 billion buyback. The bear case: Verisk was recently removed from the Nasdaq-100, is down roughly 17.65% year to date, and faces competitive pressure from insurtech entrants plus valuation concerns. The January sale of Verisk Marketing Solutions to ActiveProspect signals continued portfolio pruning toward the core insurance franchise.
May 21Verisk shares jump 5.5% as BofA cuts PT to $190 while UK insurer launches on Verisk platformMixed▶
Verisk Analytics shares rose 5.5% to $171.52 on May 18, 2026, even as BofA lowered its price target to $190 from $225 (Neutral). In May, One Call new UK brand Zen Insurance launched powered by Verisk Ignite cloud policy platform. CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares at $159.22 on May 15. Company recently appointed Pradip Patiath to the board to deepen AI/digital expertise. Verisk launched a $1.5B accelerated share repurchase program after Q1 revenue of $782.6M and confirmed $0.50 dividend (ex-date June 15). Consensus PT $222 implies ~30% upside. The thesis hinges on subscription stickiness and AI integration via Verisk MCP connectors in Anthropic Claude.
May 20B of A lowers Verisk price target to $190 as shares rise 5.5% on Claude AI integration narrative.Mixed▶
B of A Securities maintained Neutral on Verisk on May 19, 2026 while cutting its price target to $190 from $225. The stock rose 5.5% on May 18 to $171.52 amid renewed interest in its Anthropic Claude integration via Model Context Protocol, giving underwriting and restoration users conversational access to its data. CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares at $159.22 on May 15. Verisk reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $3.19B–$3.24B and expanded buybacks by $2.5B to $9B total. Sentiment is mixed, balancing the price-target cut against bullish AI and capital-return commentary.
May 19Verisk Analytics shares jumped 5.5% to $171.52 on May 18 as investors revisited the data analytics firm following Q1 results and a $1.5B buyback, with CFO Elizabeth Mann also disclosing an insider sale.Positive▶
On May 18, 2026, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) shares rose 5.5% to $171.52, underscoring renewed investor interest after a Q1 2026 print that beat expectations with revenue of $782.6M (+3.9% YoY) and the unveiling of a $1.5 billion share repurchase program. CFO Elizabeth Mann disclosed the sale of 400 shares at $159.22 per share on May 15, 2026, retaining 19,584 shares — a routine transaction but worth flagging given executive insider flow. The 19 analysts covering Verisk hold a consensus Buy rating with an average price target of $222.53, implying ~30% upside. The Anthropic Claude integration announced earlier in May positions Verisk as an AI-enabled data layer for insurance underwriting and restoration workflows. The risk is that top-line growth remains modest (~4%) and AI monetization will need to scale to justify the premium valuation.
May 18Verisk shares rise 3.6% to $162.55; integrates analytics with Anthropic's Claude AI and authorizes $1.5B buybackPositive▶
Verisk Analytics shares rose 3.6% on May 15 to close at $162.55 after touching a 52-week low of $161.67 on May 13. On May 5, Verisk announced its insurance analytics are now available in Anthropic's Claude through standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors, reportedly saving contractors 30 minutes to 2 hours per estimate. Q1 2026 earnings exceeded expectations with EPS of $1.82 and revenue of $783 million, alongside a $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization. Raymond James lowered its price target to $230 from $260 on May 7, while Morgan Stanley raised to $235 from $230 on April 30.
May 15Verisk shares hit 52-week low at $161.67 on May 13 despite Q1 EPS beat as Raymond James cut PT to $230 from $260Mixed▶
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) reached a 52-week low of $161.67 on May 13, 2026 down 2.92%, even after Q1 EPS of $1.82 beat $1.74 forecast on $783M revenue. On May 5, 2026 the company announced an integration that brings its insurance analytics into Anthropic's Claude via Model Context Protocol connectors, enabling underwriting and claims professionals to access regulatory-grade data with contractors saving 30 minutes to 2 hours per estimate. Verisk reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $3.19B-$3.24B and announced a $1.5B share repurchase program. Raymond James lowered its price target to $230 from $260 on May 7, 2026 reflecting valuation concerns despite the AI integration story. The stock's breakdown to multi-month lows signals concern over the pace of AI-product monetization despite reaffirmed guidance.
May 14Verisk integrated insurance analytics into Anthropic Claude via MCP connectors on May 5, deepening AI data moatPositive▶
On May 5, 2026, Verisk announced its insurance analytics are now available in Anthropic Claude AI models via standardized Verisk Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors, enabling underwriters and claims pros to surface regulatory-grade data conversationally and saving contractors 30 minutes to 2 hours per estimate. Q1 2026 organic revenue grew 4.7% (down from 5.2% in Q4); adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $438M. Verisk reaffirmed FY26 revenue guidance of $3.19B-$3.24B and continues a $1.5B buyback. Stock traded $158.75-$165.20 on May 13, closing at $161.47. Risk: subscription decel and AI partnership monetization timing.
May 13Verisk launched Claude AI integration in early May enabling secure conversational access to insurance analytics, while powering UK launch of digital insurer Zen Insurance on May 11.Positive▶
In early May 2026, Verisk announced its trusted insurance analytics are now accessible through Anthropic's Claude AI via MCP connectors. On May 11, Verisk technology powered the UK launch of digital-first insurer Zen Insurance via collaboration with Applied Systems and One Call. Wells Fargo's Jason Haas reiterated a Buy rating with a $240 price target. The company's Q1 2026 earnings beat with EPS of $1.82 vs $1.74 estimates, and Verisk reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $3.19B-$3.24B. Verisk shares traded between $165.39-$170.50 on May 13.
May 12Verisk launched Claude AI Model Context Protocol connectors May 5 for insurance underwriting and restoration after Q1 organic growth of 4.7% and $1.5B buyback announcement.Positive▶
Verisk Analytics announced on May 5, 2026 that its insurance analytics are now available in Anthropic's Claude AI through standardized Verisk Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors covering underwriting and restoration work, with contractors saving 30 minutes to 2 hours per estimate. Q1 2026 organic revenue grew 4.7% (down from 5.2% in Q4), with adjusted EBITDA up 6% to $438M, and the company maintained FY 2026 guidance of $3.19B-$3.24B in revenue. A $1.5B share repurchase authorization underscores capital return discipline. Shares traded between $166.69 and $171.87 on May 12.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRSKVERISK | $173.79 | -0.89% | +1.8% | 20.1x | 0.69 | $22.8B |
| EFXEQUIFAX | $154.41 | -0.28% | -6.6% | 15.0x | 1.31 | $18.6B |
| CATCATERPILLAR | $991.23 | +3.69% | +13.0% | 32.8x | 1.60 | $454.1B |
| GEGENERAL | $359.14 | +0.59% | +19.1% | 41.2x | 1.38 | $373.7B |
| GEVGE | $1,111.86 | +6.01% | +8.3% | 45.3x | 1.04 | $298.2B |
| RTXRTX | $186.23 | -3.30% | +6.2% | 24.5x | 0.31 | $249.9B |
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