As of Thursday close, Verisk Analytics Inc.’s (NASDAQ:VRSK) stock was down -$5.4, moving down -2.19 percent to $240.93. The average number of shares traded per day over the past five days has been 847,140 shares. 2 times new highs have been achieved over the past 5 days, with a -$7.56 fall in that time frame. In the last twenty days, the average volume was 759,755, while in the previous 50 days, it was 918,414.
Since last month, VRSK stock rose 3.97%. Shares of the company fell to $231.07 on 08/22/23, the lowest level in the past month. A 52-week high of $249.26 was reached on 09/14/23 after having rallying from a 52-week low of $162.94. Since the beginning of this year, VRSK’s stock price has risen by 36.57% or $64.51, and marked a new high 51 times. However, the stock has declined by -3.34% since its 52-week high.
VRSK stock investors should be aware that Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) stock had its last reported insider trading activity 10 days ago on Sep 12. Daffan Nicholas, the Chief Information Officer of the company, disposed of 1,516 shares for $244.63 on Sep 12. It resulted in a $370,859 divestment by the insider. Vaughan Therese M sold 6,500 shares at an average price of $232.45 on Aug 21. The insider now owns 20,679 shares following the transaction. On Aug 14, Chief Information Officer Daffan Nicholas sold 1,532 shares at $235.12 apiece. The transaction was valued at $360,204.
Valuation Metrics
Right now, Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) has a P/E ratio of about 49.93. The stock’s beta is 0.83. Besides these, the trailing price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 15.36, the price-to-book (PB) ratio of 118.68, and the price-to-cash flow ratio of 42.97 may also be considered.
The latest dividend of $0.34 per share was paid out, remained unchanged from last year’s $0.34. On Wednesday February 15 2023, a $0.03 dividend increase was announced.
Financial Health
In the recent quarter, Verisk Analytics Inc.’s quick ratio stood at 1.10, while its current ratio was 1.10, showing that the company is able to pay off its debt. According to company report, the long-term debt-to-equity ratio for the recent quarter was 9.67, and the total debt-to-equity ratio was 9.68. On the profitability front, the trailing twelve-month gross margin is 68.20% percent. In the recent year, EBITDA margin amounted to 50.85%, whereas operating margins totaled 47.60%. Based on annual data, VRSK earned $1.67 billion in gross profit and brought in $2.5 billion in revenue.
A company’s management is another factor that investors consider when determining the profitability of an investment. In the past year, return on investment (ROI) was 21.60%. Return on equity (ROE) for the past 12 months was 49.10%.
According to the earnings report, the company had a higher net income in the recent quarter than it did in the previous quarter. VRSK’s revenue fell -10.56% to $651.6 million during the quarter, while net income inched up to $675.0 million. During the quarter, the company generated $371.8 million in EBITDA. The liabilities of Verisk Analytics Inc. were 4.01 billion at the end of its most recent quarter, and its total debt was $3.08 billion. The value of shareholders’ equity is $145.03 million.
Technical Picture
This quick technical analysis looks at Verisk Analytics Inc.’s (VRSK) price momentum. With a historical volatility rate of 14.68%, the RSI 9-day stood at 41.67% on 21 September.
With respect to its five-day moving average, the current Verisk Analytics Inc. price is down by -3.04% percent or -$7.56. At present, VRSK shares trade +2.37% above its 20-day simple moving average and +24.12% percent above its 100-day simple moving average. However, the stock is currently trading approximately +6.37% above its SMA50 and +29.92% above its SMA200.
Stochastic coefficient K was 55.36% and Stochastic coefficient D was 67.35%, while ATR was 3.41. Given the Stochastic reading of 21.49% for the 14-day period, the RSI (14) reading has been calculated as 49.49%. As of today, the MACD Oscillator reading stands at -0.92, while the 14-day reading stands at -0.15.
Analyst Ratings
Argus launched its rating on Verisk Analytics Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK) to a Buy in a note to investors on September 14, 2023. Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) has been rated Overweight by analysts. According to 0 brokerage firms, VRSK is a sell, and 6 firms recommend it is a Hold. There are 0 analysts who say the stock is underweight. A total of 4 analysts rate Verisk Analytics Inc. stock as buy, with 8 recommending it as overweight.
With a median target price of $255.00, the current consensus forecast for the stock is $219.00 – $275.00. Based on these forecasts, analysts predict Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) will achieve an average price target of $251.13.
