Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Stock Sold 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 Price Performance

NASDAQ:VRSK traded up $0.34 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $176.20. The stock had a trading volume of 688,396 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,039,343. Verisk Analytics, Inc. has a 12 month low of $155.94 and a 12 month high of $267.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $22.93 billion, a PE ratio of 27.07, a P/E/G ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 0.66. 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 50-day simple moving average of $190.14 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $185.76.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) last issued its earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $806.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $804.02 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.88 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Verisk Analytics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.450-7.750 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Verisk Analytics, Inc. will post 7.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Verisk Analytics Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. Verisk Analytics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.72%.

Insider Activity at Verisk Analytics

In other Verisk Analytics news, insider Kathy Beckles sold 2,020 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the insider owned 11,516 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,251,262.84. This represents a 14.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Lee Shavel sold 3,535 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $193.43, for a total transaction of $683,775.05. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 98,490 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,050,920.70. The trade was a 3.46% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 11,990 shares of company stock worth $2,396,828 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.52% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VRSK has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Bank of America decreased their target price on Verisk Analytics from $225.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Verisk Analytics from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Verisk Analytics from $220.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore set a $223.00 target price on shares of Verisk Analytics in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $247.00 price target on shares of Verisk Analytics in a report on Thursday, July 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Verisk Analytics currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $226.71.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Verisk Analytics

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VRSK. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Verisk Analytics during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Verisk Analytics in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Verisk Analytics during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Titan Wealth CI Ltd bought a new position in shares of Verisk Analytics during the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. 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.

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.