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Director Sabra R. Purtill of Verisk Analytics Inc (NASDAQ:VRSK) recently purchased 450 shares of the company’s common stock at a price of $217.95 per share. The total value of the purchase was $98,077. This insider purchase comes as Verisk’s stock has fallen over 26% in the past six months, with shares currently trading at $215.40, slightly below Purtill’s purchase price.
The transaction, which took place on October 31, 2025, was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2025. Following the transaction, Purtill directly owns 1327 shares of Verisk Analytics.Despite recent price declines, InvestingPro analysis shows Verisk maintains impressive gross profit margins of nearly 70% and has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. The company, currently valued at $30.01 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 33.07. For investors seeking deeper insights, Verisk is among 1,400+ US equities covered by comprehensive Pro Research Reports, offering clear, actionable intelligence on what really matters.
In other recent news, Verisk Analytics reported its Q3 2025 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.72, which surpassed the forecast of $1.70. However, the company’s revenue did not meet expectations, coming in at $768 million compared to the anticipated $776.24 million. This revenue shortfall has raised concerns among investors. Additionally, Jefferies has adjusted its price target for Verisk Analytics to $220, down from $255, while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. This adjustment follows Verisk’s reported organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.5%, which was approximately 100 basis points below expectations. These developments highlight recent challenges for Verisk Analytics in meeting revenue projections.
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