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$1.5B accelerated buyback launched → Verisk initiates ASR deal; 3-year plan targets 7-10% EBITDA growth

Verisk Analytics entered $1.50 billion in accelerated share repurchase agreements with HSBC and Wells Fargo, receiving 7.0 million shares upfront on March 5, 2026. At Investor Day, the company reiterated 3-year targets including 6-8% OCC revenue growth and 7-10% adjusted EBITDA growth, with a new 75%+ free cash flow capital return target. Dividend increased to $0.50 from $0.45, with stock price of $201.22 and average analyst target of $237.20.