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Investing.com - Jefferies has reduced its price target on Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) to $220.00 from $255.00 while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. The new target aligns closely with InvestingPro’s Fair Value assessment, suggesting the stock may be approaching fair valuation after falling 11.41% in the past week.
The price target adjustment comes after Verisk reported organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.5%, approximately 100 basis points below expectations, according to Jefferies. Despite the slowdown, Verisk maintains impressive gross profit margins of 69.39%.
The firm attributed the underperformance to historically low severe weather activity, along with other unspecified factors that have pressured the company’s growth metrics.
Jefferies noted that broader tailwinds that had supported Verisk’s business over the previous few years have been weakening, which is likely to cause further quarter-over-quarter declines in organic growth.
The investment bank has consequently lowered its 2026 adjusted earnings per share estimate for Verisk by $0.54 (7%) to $7.31, while acknowledging that the stock’s valuation has become "increasingly attractive" but preferring a patient approach.
In other recent news, Verisk Analytics reported its Q3 2025 earnings, revealing a mixed financial performance. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.72, slightly exceeding analyst expectations of $1.70. However, Verisk’s revenue did not meet projections, coming in at $768 million compared to the anticipated $776.24 million. This revenue shortfall has raised concerns among investors. Despite the EPS beat, the revenue miss has been a focal point in recent discussions about the company’s financial health. These developments are part of the latest updates surrounding Verisk Analytics.
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