BMO Capital Cuts Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Price Target to $217

BMO Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating on Verisk Analytics with a new price target of $217, a 15.13% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:19 PM EDT

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BMO Capital cut its price target on Verisk Analytics, Inc. ($VRSK) to $217 from $248 on October 13, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".

Since the rating, $VRSK is up 8.1% to date (from the $176.65 close on Oct 13, 2026).

VRSK Verisk Analytics, Inc.

$190.90 -12.94% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 13, 2026, BMO Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Verisk Analytics, lowering its price target from $248 to $217.
BMO Capital's $217 price target implies 15.13% upside from Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s ($VRSK) current $188.49 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, Verisk Analytics shares were trading recently around $188.49, which is about 13.1% below BMO's new target.
Verisk Analytics reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.14 billion and has a dividend rate of $2.00 per share.

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BMO Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating on Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) with a new price target of $217, down from $248. This change was noted on October 13, 2026, during their latest analysis of the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Verisk Analytics

Several other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Verisk Analytics. Blackrock Inc. reduced its holdings by 1,558,393 shares, bringing its total to 10,319,602 shares valued at about $1.97 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC also trimmed its stake by 454,341 shares, ending with 8,560,360 shares worth approximately $1.63 billion. Similarly, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC cut its position by 269,256 shares, holding now 6,314,030 shares valued at about $1.21 billion. AllianceBernstein L.P. decreased its holdings by 1,232,327 shares, resulting in 6,008,136 shares worth about $1.15 billion. Lastly, State Street Corporation reduced its stake by 251,531 shares, ending with 5,765,954 shares valued at approximately $1.10 billion.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. Stock Up 0.6%

As of October 16, 2026, Verisk Analytics shares were trading recently around $188.49. This price is about 13.1% below BMO Capital's new target of $217. The stock has shown a steady performance, with a trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.14 billion and a net margin of 28.2%.

12-month forecast

$VRSK price target

Verisk Analytics, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $217 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Verisk Analytics reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.14 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.51. The company has shown a year-over-year revenue growth of 4.4%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Dividend

Verisk Analytics pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 1.06%. The company has a dividend payout ratio of 29.2%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Verisk Analytics, Inc.

Insider trades show that Lee M. Shavel, the CEO, sold 3,535 shares at an average price of $196.94 on August 3, 2026, totaling about $696,183. On September 1, 2026, he sold another 3,535 shares at an average price of $193.43, valued at approximately $683,775. CFO Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares at $179.95 on August 17, 2026, for about $71,980, and another 400 shares at $184.91 on September 15, 2026, totaling roughly $73,964.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 13, 2026, BMO Capital maintained its Outperform rating on Verisk Analytics with a target of $217. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley also maintained its Equal-Weight rating, setting a target at $215. Earlier, on July 30, 2026, UBS and Evercore ISI Group maintained Neutral and In-Line ratings, respectively, with targets of $235 and $223. The consensus among analysts suggests cautious optimism, with a mean price target reflecting a potential upside.

About Verisk Analytics

Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics and technology solutions primarily for the insurance industry in the U.S. and internationally. The company's services help businesses make informed decisions and manage risk effectively.

Bottom Line

Investors will be watching Verisk Analytics closely as the company prepares to report its next earnings on October 28, 2026. With recent analyst ratings and insider trades, the market's response to these evaluations will be significant for the stock's performance going forward.