Quarterly ResultApr 29, 2026, 07:17 AM
VRSK Q1 Revenue $783M, EPS $1.82; $1.5B Share Buyback
AI Summary
Verisk Analytics, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue increasing 3.9% to $783 million and diluted adjusted EPS rising 5.2% to $1.82. The company also saw adjusted EBITDA grow 5.0% to $438 million. Despite a decrease in operating cash flow due to a prior-year tax refund, Verisk reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance and executed a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase program, demonstrating confidence in its business momentum and long-term value creation.
Key Highlights
- VRSK Q1 Revenue $783M, up 3.9% (4.7% OCC)
- Net income $234M, up 0.8%
- Adjusted EBITDA $438M, up 5.0% (5.9% OCC)
- Diluted GAAP EPS $1.73, up 4.8%; Diluted adjusted EPS $1.82, up 5.2%
- Underwriting revenues $552M, up 3.8% (5.3% OCC)
- Claims revenues $231M, up 4.3% (3.4% OCC)
- Net cash from operating activities $390M, down 12.2%; Free cash flow $326M, down 16.5%
- Paid cash dividend of $0.50 per share; Executed $1.5B Accelerated Share Repurchase Program