Every material Form 8-K Verisk Analytics filed with the SEC in 2026, 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.
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