Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Shares Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK). In a filing disclosed on September 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Verisk Analytics stock on August 18th. 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):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 8/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Quanta Services (NYSE:PWR) on 8/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NIKE (NYSE:NKE) on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Phreesia (NYSE:PHR) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Phreesia (NYSE:PHR) on 8/25/2026.

Verisk Analytics Stock Performance

NASDAQ:VRSK traded up $0.34 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $176.20. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 688,396 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,039,343. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a 1 year low of $155.94 and a 1 year high of $267.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.42, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The stock has a market cap of $22.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.07, a PEG ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 0.66. The business’s fifty day moving average is $190.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $185.76.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.93 by $0.05. Verisk Analytics had a negative return on equity of 239.55% and a net margin of 28.24%.The business had revenue of $806.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $804.02 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.88 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Verisk Analytics, Inc. will post 7.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Verisk Analytics Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Verisk Analytics’s payout ratio is currently 30.72%.

Insider Transactions at Verisk Analytics

In related news, insider Kathy Beckles sold 2,020 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.49, for a total transaction of $394,889.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 11,516 shares in the company, valued at $2,251,262.84. This represents a 14.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.95, for a total transaction of $71,980.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,384 shares in the company, valued at $3,308,200.80. This represents a 2.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 11,990 shares of company stock valued at $2,396,828 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.52% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VRSK. XXEC Inc. acquired a new stake in Verisk Analytics in the 2nd quarter valued at $992,675,000. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in Verisk Analytics by 17,108.0% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 39,835,732 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $7,151,709,000 after acquiring an additional 39,604,236 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Verisk Analytics during the second quarter valued at $1,852,678,000. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Verisk Analytics by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 6,076,730 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,359,304,000 after purchasing an additional 88,300 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bamco Inc. NY acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the second quarter valued at about $844,259,000. 90.00% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

VRSK has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Barclays decreased their price target on Verisk Analytics from $275.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Verisk Analytics from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Robert W. Baird set a $247.00 price target on shares of Verisk Analytics in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Verisk Analytics from $225.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Verisk Analytics has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $226.71.

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.

Verisk Analytics Company Profile

Verisk Analytics, Inc (NASDAQ:VRSK), commonly known as Verisk, is a data analytics and technology company that helps organizations manage risk and make informed decisions. The company primarily serves the insurance industry, providing data, predictive analytics, software and decision-support tools for property and casualty insurers, life insurers and other risk-focused businesses.

Verisk’s products and services support insurance underwriting, pricing, claims management, catastrophe modeling, fraud detection, actuarial analysis and regulatory compliance.