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Verisk Analytics (VRSK)

Headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., Verisk Analytics is one of the leading data analytics providers serving customers in the insurance, energy, financial services and specialized markets. Using advanced technologies to collect and analyze data, Verisk draws on unique data assets and deep domain expertise to provide innovations that are integrated into customer workflows. The company offers predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, natural resources intelligence, economic forecasting and many other fields. The company operates in 30 countries.

VRSK is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Growth Style Score of A and VGM Score of B. Earnings are expected to grow 6.2% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 6.7%.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $7.05 per share for 2025. VRSK boasts an average earnings surprise of 3.8%.

Looking at cash flow, Verisk Analytics is expected to report cash flow growth of 11.8% this year; VRSK has generated cash flow growth of 3.5% over the past three to five years.

Investors should take the time to consider VRSK for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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