Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)

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Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is down 24.1% since the beginning of the year. At $169 per share, VRSK is trading 46.3% below its 52-week high of $315. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VRSK shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,018.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) has returned -24.06% so far this year and -44.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VRSK has returned 8.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 7, 2009, VRSK's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Mar 2022 with a return of +21.2%, while the worst month was May 2022 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, VRSK closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.76%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 2009.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.13%) than losses (45.94%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.70 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.28 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VRSK ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. provided a 1.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.90 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Verisk Analytics, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Verisk Analytics, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Verisk Analytics, Inc. was 50.81%, occurring on May 14, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Verisk Analytics, Inc. drawdown is 46.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Verisk Analytics, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Verisk Analytics, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Consulting Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.