Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Stock Bought Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK). In a filing disclosed on July 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Verisk Analytics stock on June 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBI) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO) on 6/30/2026.

Verisk Analytics Price Performance

Verisk Analytics stock remained flat at $188.35 during midday trading on Friday. 1,968,298 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,252,526. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $176.18 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $192.43. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a twelve month low of $155.94 and a twelve month high of $308.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.68 billion, a PE ratio of 28.67, a PEG ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.42, a current ratio of 1.02 and a quick ratio of 1.02.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $1.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $782.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $771.62 million. Verisk Analytics had a net margin of 29.34% and a negative return on equity of 2,405.75%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.73 earnings per share. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Verisk Analytics, Inc. will post 7.63 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Verisk Analytics Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. Verisk Analytics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.44%.

Insider Activity at Verisk Analytics

In other news, Director Bruce Edward Hansen sold 2,336 shares of Verisk Analytics stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.99, for a total value of $408,776.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 15,868 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,776,741.32. This trade represents a 12.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Samuel G. Liss sold 6,765 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $177.63, for a total transaction of $1,201,666.95. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 69,098 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,273,877.74. The trade was a 8.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 16,907 shares of company stock valued at $2,994,338. 0.52% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on VRSK. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $230.00 price target on shares of Verisk Analytics in a report on Monday, March 30th. Bank of America decreased their price objective on Verisk Analytics from $225.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $185.00 target price on shares of Verisk Analytics and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Morgan Stanley set a $235.00 price target on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Verisk Analytics from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Verisk Analytics presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $234.87.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Verisk Analytics

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VRSK. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Verisk Analytics during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund bought a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 90.00% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Verisk Analytics

Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK) is a data analytics and decision‑support provider that helps organizations assess and manage risk. The company supplies data, predictive models and software to customers in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, government, energy and other commercial markets. Its offerings are designed to support underwriting, pricing, claims management, catastrophe modeling, fraud detection and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to make more informed operational and strategic decisions.

Verisk’s product portfolio combines large proprietary datasets with analytics platforms and industry‑specific applications.