Verisk analytics director Perry buys $259,800 in stock

Published 14/08/2025, 22:52
Verisk analytics director Perry buys $259,800 in stock

Director Christopher John Perry of Verisk Analytics Inc (NASDAQ:VRSK), a $37.4 billion data analytics company, acquired 1,000 shares of common stock on August 13, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The insider purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low, according to InvestingPro data.

The shares were purchased at a price of $259.8, totaling $259,800. Following the transaction, Perry directly owns 1,773 shares of Verisk Analytics. The stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 41.4, suggesting premium valuation levels. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 17 additional key insights and a comprehensive Pro Research Report for deeper analysis of VRSK’s valuation metrics.

In other recent news, Verisk Analytics reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and subsequently raised its full-year revenue outlook. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.88, surpassing the analyst estimate of $1.77. Revenue for the quarter came in at $773 million, which was above the consensus estimate of $768.74 million and marked a 7.8% increase from $717 million in the same quarter last year. Additionally, Verisk has priced an offering of $1.5 billion in senior notes to finance its planned acquisition of AccuLynx. The offering consists of two tranches: $750 million of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2030 and $750 million of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2036, expected to close on August 21, 2025. In light of these developments, BMO Capital lowered its price target on Verisk Analytics from $317 to $290 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The price target adjustment followed Verisk’s quarterly results, where margin strength led to adjusted EPS beating expectations. Total organic constant currency revenue growth remained stable, with accelerating Underwriting revenue growth offsetting slowing Claims growth.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.