Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. (D-CA) Buys VRSK Stock

Democratic Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. picked up shares of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VRSK) on June 16, 2026. The purchase was revealed in a periodic transaction report filed under the STOCK Act with the House of the U.S. Congress on July 2, 2026. Because congressional stock disclosures report trades in broad ranges rather than exact amounts, the purchase was valued between $1,001 and $15,000.

Inside Rep. Cisneros's Verisk Trade

The transaction took place on June 16, 2026, when Verisk Analytics shares closed at $179.61. The Democratic lawmaker's trade falls among several recent disclosures filed by the representative. Since mid-September, prior reports show Cisneros also disclosed equity purchases in WuXi AppTec, Enerpac Tool Group, and outdoor gear maker YETI Holdings.

Other Institutional Activity in Verisk Analytics

Alliancebernstein L.P. reduced its holdings by 1,232,327 shares, ending with 6,008,136 shares worth about $1,146,953,125. Capital International Investors trimmed its stake by 847,131 shares to finish with 5,282,615 shares valued at roughly $1,008,451,171. BAMCO Inc. grew its holdings by 2,190,664 shares, ending with 4,702,605 shares worth about $897,727,265. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. cut its position by 329,389 shares, leaving it with 2,214,155 shares valued at approximately $422,682,175.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. Stock Up 0.6%

The stock recently changed hands around $188.49, sitting above its event-day close of $179.61. Shares trade near a 52-week high of $239.47 and well above their 52-week low of $155.94.

Recent Earnings

Verisk Analytics generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.14 billion with earnings of $6.51 per share. The company achieved a net profit margin of 28.2% and is scheduled to report its next round of financial results on November 5, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $2.00 per share, yielding 1.07% with a payout ratio of 29.2%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Verisk Analytics, Inc.

Corporate insiders recently adjusted their holdings through open-market transactions. Officer Kathy Card Beckles sold 2,020 shares on July 31, 2026, at an average price of $195.49 for a total value of $394,890. Chief Executive Officer Lee M. Shavel sold 3,535 shares on August 3, 2026, at $196.94 per share totaling $696,183, and later sold another 3,535 shares on September 1, 2026, at $193.43 for $683,775. Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Mann sold 400 shares on August 17, 2026, at $179.95 worth $71,980.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Jefferies upgraded the stock to a Buy rating on July 23, 2026, setting a $235.00 price target from a prior $192.00. UBS maintained a Neutral rating on July 30, 2026, raising its target to $235.00 from $220.00. Evercore ISI Group maintained an In-Line rating on July 30, 2026, nudging its target to $223.00 from $222.00. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on July 30, 2026, lifting its target to $260.00 from $240.00. Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on September 8, 2026, adjusting its target to $225.00 from $275.00. Wall Street currently maintains a consensus buy recommendation with 17 analyst opinions and a mean price target of $227.94.

About Verisk Analytics

Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics and technology solutions primarily to the property and casualty insurance industry. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the firm helps insurers price risk, evaluate underwriting decisions, and manage claims efficiently through proprietary data sets and software models.

Bottom Line

Representative Cisneros added Verisk Analytics to his personal portfolio ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report in November. Observers will monitor future congressional disclosures to track any further adjustments to the lawmaker's holdings.