8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

VRSK

Verisk Analytics, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Impact 4/10
Horizonweeks Processed7mo ago SEC0001193125-26-074420
8-K context-dependent: Items 8.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

Monitor for any changes in Verisk's credit rating, as the new debt issuance could impact leverage ratios. The refinancing of share repurchase funding suggests continued commitment to capital returns, but investors should assess whether the new fixed-rate debt improves or worsens the company's interest cost profile compared to the previous facilities.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
VRSK ▼ -15.10% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -15.10% · α vs SPY -22.85% · entry $202.13 → $171.60
Entry anchored
Feb 25, 03:59 PM ET
via exchange tick
T+1d
+2.43%
call +2.43% · α +2.89%
$207.05
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
+4.23%
call +4.23% · α +5.36%
$210.69
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
-8.10%
call -8.10% · α -1.70%
$185.75
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
-15.10%
call -15.10% · α -22.85%
$171.60
settled 4mo ago

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Executive Summary

Verisk Analytics is issuing $1 billion in senior notes ($500 million due 2031 at 4.450% and $500 million due 2036 at 5.125%) to refinance existing credit facilities used for share repurchases. The offering is being underwritten by BofA Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, and others.

Key Facts

  • Verisk is issuing $500 million in 4.450% Senior Notes due 2031 and $500 million in 5.125% Senior Notes due 2036
  • Proceeds will be used to repay $500 million under a 364-day term loan and $750 million under a revolving credit facility, which funded accelerated share repurchase agreements
  • The offering is being underwritten by BofA Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and others
  • The notes are being issued under an existing shelf registration and are subject to standard restrictive covenants

Financial Impact

The company is taking on $1 billion in new debt at fixed rates of 4.450% (2031) and 5.125% (2036) to refinance existing floating-rate credit facilities. This refinancing will lock in interest costs but increases long-term debt obligations.

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Risk Factors

  • Increased long-term debt obligations could pressure future cash flows
  • Potential for higher interest costs if current rates are lower than the fixed rates on the new notes

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Investment Themes

Software & IT

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-074420
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60% Hit rate 3 of 5 directional calls best @ T+5▲ +13.74%Feb 20, 2026
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Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$194.35 $177.99▼ −8.42%▼ −8.50%$164.87 (−15.17%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
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$194.35 $177.99▼ −8.42%▼ −8.50%$164.87 (−15.17%)
Aug 18, 2026
6w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$186.45 $187.87▲ +0.76%▲ +1.15%$164.87 (−11.57%)
Aug 7, 2026
8w ago
Court Ruling
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$191.82 $181.67▲ +5.29%▲ +5.69%$164.87 (+14.05%)
Aug 3, 2026
8w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$193.11 $181.18▼ −6.18%▼ −8.21%$164.87 (−14.62%)
Jul 31, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$194.85 $191.82▼ −1.55%▼ −5.07%$164.87 (−15.39%)
Jul 29, 2026
9w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$213.15 $188.75▼ −11.45%▼ −16.98%$164.87 (−22.65%)
Jul 29, 2026
9w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$213.15 $188.75▼ −11.45%▼ −16.98%$164.87 (−22.65%)
Jul 21, 2026
10w ago
Institutional Cluster
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$195.25 $206.66▲ +5.84%▲ +7.07%$164.87 (−15.56%)
Jun 9, 2026
16w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$183.13 $179.61▼ −1.92%▼ −5.35%$164.87 (−9.97%)
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