Every material Form 8-K Verisk Analytics has filed with the SEC since May 01, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Verisk Analytics reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $809 million, representing a 5.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Net income decreased 2.8% to $219 million, while diluted adjusted earnings per share rose 14.0% to $1.96. The company maintained its full-year 2026 financial guidance.
Revenue reached $809 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up 5.3% year-over-year.
Net income was $219 million, down 2.8% from the prior-year period.
Diluted adjusted EPS increased 14.0% to $1.96.
The company executed a $100 million accelerated share repurchase program during the quarter.
On October 23, 2026, Verisk issued a statement after the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Delaware Chancery Court judgment relating to its AccuLynx (ExactLogix) acquisition. Verisk said it will proceed in accordance with the order, but the filing states the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and FTC review and that there is no guarantee it will be completed.
October 23, 2026: Verisk issued a press release responding to the Delaware Supreme Court order on the ExactLogix (AccuLynx) merger.
The Delaware Supreme Court order affirmed the judgment of the Delaware Chancery Court.
Verisk says the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and FTC review, and that there is no guarantee it will be completed.
Verisk Analytics announced on September 2, 2026 that Chief Human Relations Officer Sunita Holzer will retire. Her retirement date will be set after a successor is identified and announced. The filing does not name a successor or give a financial impact.
Sunita Holzer, Chief Human Relations Officer, will retire from the company.
Holzer joined Verisk in 2021, according to the filing.
Official retirement date to be determined after a successor is announced.
The filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.
Verisk reported second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with revenue up 4.3% to $806 million and diluted adjusted EPS up 5.3% to $1.98. GAAP net income fell 9.8% to $229 million and GAAP diluted EPS fell 3.3% to $1.75, which the company attributed mainly to higher net interest expense, a higher tax rate and litigation legal fees. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, which includes adjusted EPS of $7.45 to $7.75.
Revenue was $806 million, up 4.3% (5.8% on an organic constant currency basis); underwriting revenue rose 3.5% and claims revenue rose 6.3%.
Net income was $229 million, down 9.8%; diluted GAAP EPS was $1.75, down 3.3%.
Diluted adjusted EPS was $1.98, up 5.3%; free cash flow was $298 million, up 57.9%.
Full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed, including total revenue of $3,190 million to $3,240 million; a $200 million accelerated share repurchase was executed in the quarter.
Verisk Analytics said its Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Nick Daffan, will no longer hold that role effective August 3, 2026, following a determination made on July 27, 2026. Daffan will serve as Strategic Advisor through the end of 2026, and Chief Technology Officer Jeff Negrete will serve as interim Chief Information Officer in addition to his current role. The filing does not disclose any financial results or guidance changes.
Nick Daffan's CIO role ends effective August 3, 2026; he becomes Strategic Advisor through the end of 2026
Jeff Negrete, current Chief Technology Officer, will serve as interim Chief Information Officer
The determination was made on July 27, 2026
Separation terms follow Appendix A of the Senior Executive Severance Benefits Plan, as disclosed in an April 5, 2022 Form 8-K
Verisk reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $783 million, up 3.9%, and diluted GAAP EPS of $1.73, up 4.8%, with net income of $234 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, but operating cash flow fell 12.2% to $390 million after a prior-year tax refund and higher interest payments, and cash on hand dropped to $524.5 million after a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase.
Revenue $783 million, up 3.9% (4.7% organic constant currency); diluted adjusted EPS $1.82, up 5.2%
Free cash flow $326 million, down 16.5%, due to a prior-year tax refund and higher interest payments
Executed $1.5 billion Accelerated Share Repurchase Program; $1.0 billion remaining under repurchase authorization at March 31, 2026
Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: total revenue $3,190 million to $3,240 million; diluted adjusted EPS $7.45 to $7.75
Verisk Analytics said it entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements with HSBC Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank to buy back $1.5 billion of its common stock, under its existing repurchase program. The company is funding the buyback with $500 million from a new 364-day term loan, $750 million from its revolving credit facility, and $250 million of cash on hand, which matters to shareholders because it uses borrowed money and leaves about $1.0 billion of authorization remaining.
Repurchase agreements total $1.5 billion, dated February 20, 2026, with HSBC Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank
Funding: $500 million term loan, $750 million revolving credit facility, and $250 million cash on hand
Initial delivery of about 7.0 million shares at the start of the agreements; final settlement expected no later than September 30, 2026
About $1.0 billion will remain available under the existing share repurchase program
Verisk reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 18, 2026. Quarterly revenue rose 5.9% to $779 million and adjusted EPS rose 13.0% to $1.82, but GAAP diluted EPS fell 1.4% to $1.42 because the prior year included gains on investments and the current year included debt-related charges. The company guided 2026 revenue to $3,190 million to $3,240 million, plans a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase, and raised its quarterly dividend 11% to 50 cents per share.
Q4 2025 revenue was $779 million, up 5.9%; net income was $197 million, down 6.2%.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.42, down 1.4%; diluted adjusted EPS was $1.82, up 13.0%.
2026 guidance: total revenue of $3,190 million to $3,240 million; diluted adjusted EPS of $7.45 to $7.75.
Board raised the quarterly dividend to 50 cents from 45 cents, payable March 31, 2026, and lifted the buyback authorization to $2.5 billion.
Verisk reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $768 million, up 5.9%, and diluted EPS of $1.61, up 4.5%. It lowered its full-year 2025 total revenue outlook to $3,050–$3,080 million from the $3,090–$3,130 million range it set in July, and kept its diluted adjusted EPS outlook at $6.80–$7.00. The FTC also issued a Second Request on the pending AccuLynx acquisition.
Q3 revenue of $768 million, up 5.9% (5.5% on an organic constant currency basis); the CFO cited a historically low level of severe weather that reduced growth by about 1%.
Diluted EPS of $1.61, up 4.5%; diluted adjusted EPS of $1.72, up 3.0%.
Full-year 2025 total revenue outlook lowered to $3,050–$3,080 million from $3,090–$3,130 million in July.
On October 22, 2025, Verisk and AccuLynx each received an FTC Second Request on the proposed transaction.
Verisk Analytics sold $750 million of 4.500% notes due 2030 and $750 million of 5.125% notes due 2036, and signed credit agreements including a $750 million delayed draw term loan to help fund its acquisition of AccuLynx. The company also replaced its $1.0 billion revolving credit facility with a $1.25 billion five-year revolver that matures August 15, 2030. If the AccuLynx deal does not close in time, the company must redeem the notes at 101% of principal.
Senior notes: $750 million of 4.500% notes due August 15, 2030 and $750 million of 5.125% notes due February 15, 2036, sold under an August 7, 2025 underwriting agreement
Term loan: $750 million three-year delayed draw facility, available only when the AccuLynx acquisition closes
Revolver: $1.25 billion five-year facility replaces the $1.0 billion facility and extends maturity to August 15, 2030
Redemption trigger: if the AccuLynx acquisition is not completed by January 5, 2026 (or a later extended date), the notes must be redeemed at 101% of principal plus accrued interest
Verisk agreed on July 29, 2025 to acquire ExactLogix, which operates as AccuLynx, for an aggregate purchase price of $2.35 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The company said it will fund the deal through committed debt financing and cash on hand, and that closing is expected in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Verisk said the deal is expected to be additive to revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin and accretive to adjusted EPS by year end 2026.
Merger agreement dated July 29, 2025; ExactLogix will survive as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verisk
Aggregate purchase price of $2.35 billion in cash, subject to adjustments for indebtedness, cash, working capital and transaction expenses
Funding through committed debt financing and cash on hand; Goldman Sachs Bank USA is lead arranger on bridge financing
Closing expected in the second half of 2025, subject to ExactLogix equityholder approval, HSR antitrust waiting period expiration and no material adverse effect
Verisk reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of $773 million, up 7.8%, and raised its full-year 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook. Net income fell 17.7% to $253 million, mainly because the prior-year period included gains on business sales and an early debt extinguishment. The company also agreed on July 29, 2025 to acquire AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in cash, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approval.
Q2 2025 revenue of $773 million, up 7.8%; adjusted EBITDA of $445 million, up 11.9%
Net income of $253 million, down 17.7%; diluted GAAP EPS of $1.81, down 15.8%, versus prior-year gains
Full-year 2025 revenue guidance raised to $3,090 - $3,130 million from $3,030 - $3,080 million; diluted adjusted EPS guidance now $6.80 - $7.00 from $6.80 - $7.10
Agreed to acquire AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in cash on July 29, 2025; acquired SuranceBay on July 17, 2025 for $162.5 million
Verisk reported first-quarter 2025 results on May 7, 2025, with revenue of $753 million, up 7.0%, and diluted GAAP EPS of $1.65, up 8.6%. The company reiterated its full-year 2025 financial guidance, which it had set earlier, rather than raising or cutting it.
Revenue of $753 million, up 7.0% (7.9% on an organic constant currency basis); net income of $232 million, up 5.9%.
Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.65, up 8.6%; diluted adjusted EPS of $1.73, up 6.1%.
Full-year 2025 guidance reiterated, including total revenue of $3.03 to $3.08 billion and diluted adjusted EPS of $6.80 to $7.10.
Over $250 million returned to shareholders through dividends and repurchases in the quarter; $1.4 billion remained under the share repurchase authorization as of March 31, 2025.
Verisk reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results, with revenue and per-share profit both higher than in the prior year, and gave 2025 guidance for revenue of $3,030 million to $3,080 million. The board also approved a 15% dividend increase and an additional $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization, which bear directly on shareholder returns.
Q4 2024 diluted EPS attributable to Verisk was $1.44, up 15.2%; diluted adjusted EPS was $1.61, up 15.0%.
Full-year 2024 revenue was $2,882 million, up 7.5%, and diluted EPS was $6.66, up 27.6%.
2025 guidance: revenue of $3,030 million to $3,080 million and diluted adjusted EPS of $6.80 to $7.10.
Board approved a 45-cent quarterly dividend payable March 31, 2025, up 15%, and an additional $1.0 billion buyback authorization on February 19, 2025.
Verisk reported third-quarter 2024 results for the period ended September 30, 2024, with revenue up 7.0% to $725 million and diluted GAAP EPS from continuing operations up 19.4% to $1.54. The company left its full-year 2024 financial guidance unchanged, and it completed a $400 million accelerated share repurchase on October 25, 2024.
Revenue was $725 million for the quarter, up 7.0%, and up 6.8% on an organic constant currency basis.
Income from continuing operations was $220 million, up 17.4%; diluted adjusted EPS was $1.67, up 9.9%.
Fiscal 2024 guidance is unchanged, including revenue of $2,840 million to $2,900 million and diluted adjusted EPS of $6.30 to $6.60.
The board approved a 39-cent quarterly dividend payable December 31, 2024, and $892 million remained under the share repurchase authorization as of September 30, 2024.
Verisk reported second-quarter 2024 results with revenue of $717 million, up 6.2%, and income from continuing operations of $308 million, up 50.7%. The increase in income was primarily driven by a $98.3 million gain tied to settled retained interests from prior business sales, and the company left its 2024 financial guidance unchanged.
Diluted EPS was $2.15, up 52.5%; diluted adjusted EPS was $1.74, up 15.2%
Adjusted EBITDA was $397 million, up 8.8%; free cash flow was $154 million, up 14.3%
Income growth was primarily driven by a $98.3 million net gain on settlement of retained interests
2024 guidance remains unchanged, including revenue of $2,840 million to $2,900 million
Verisk reported first-quarter 2024 results on May 1, 2024, with revenue of $704 million, up 8.0%, and diluted EPS of $1.52, up 19.7% from a year earlier. The company reiterated its full-year 2024 guidance, including revenue of $2,840 million to $2,900 million, and said a $200 million accelerated share repurchase was completed in April 2024. Higher earnings and continued buybacks are positive for shareholders, though the guidance itself was not changed.
Revenue of $704 million, up 8.0% (6.9% on an organic constant currency basis)
Income from continuing operations of $219 million, up 12.9%; diluted EPS of $1.52 versus $1.27
Diluted adjusted EPS of $1.63, up 26.4% (non-GAAP measure)
Full-year 2024 guidance reiterated, with revenue of $2,840 million to $2,900 million; board approved a 39-cent dividend payable June 28, 2024
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