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Raymond James upgrades data, analytics firm Verisk to 'strong buy'

ReutersMar 2, 2026 11:43 AM

Raymond James upgrades rating for data and analytics firm Verisk VRSK.O to "strong buy" from "outperform"; raises PT to $260 from $215

New PT implies a 25.3% upside to stock's last close

Brokerage says VRSK's current valuation doesn't appropriately reflect its proprietary data assets and margin profile

Adds that modernization investments including migration of core data assets to cloud should position VRSK to accelerate product development and boost margins

Info services stocks have been hit hard over past 12 months amid heightened investor concerns that AI could upend their business models

VRSK set to hold investor day on March 5, where management is expected to discuss proprietary data and analytics and longer-term growth outlook

Nine of 20 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 10 "hold" and one "sell"; their median PT is $222 - data compiled by LSEG

As of last close, VRSK stock down 7.2% YTD

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