AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Verisk Analytics (VRSK)

Verisk Q1 2026 revenue rises 3.9% to $783 million; full-year guidance reaffirmed

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

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.

Key points

  • 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

The filing

CompanyVerisk Analytics (VRSK)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 29, 2026, 7:16 AM ET
Accession number0001437749-26-013728

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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