Verisk Shares Surge After Fourth Quarter Profit Exceeds Market Expectations
Verisk shares surged today after the firm beat quarterly profit estimates on strong demand. The company also announced an expanded share buyback program.
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Verisk Analytics, Inc. announced on Wednesday that its fourth-quarter adjusted profit per share exceeded Wall Street expectations, a result that triggered a near 10% rise in the company’s shares during pre-market trading. The earnings beat was accompanied by the issuance of 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings per share guidance ranges and a significantly expanded share-buyback authorization totaling $2.5 billion. This capital return plan includes a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase program (ASR).
