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10-K2026-02-18· deepseek-chat

VRSK · Verisk Analytics, Inc.

0001437749-26-004452

SEC filing

Summary

Verisk Analytics, Inc. reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025, ending December 31, 2025. The company generated $3.07 billion in revenue and achieved $1.34 billion in operating income, resulting in net income attributable to Verisk of $908.3 million. Both basic and diluted earnings per share were $6.00. Key profitability drivers included a gross profit of $2.14 billion (calculated from $3.07B revenue minus $925.5M cost of revenues) and effective cost management across operating expenses. The company maintained robust cash generation with $1.44 billion in net cash provided by operating activities. The balance sheet shows total assets of $6.20 billion, with significant cash and cash equivalents of $2.18 billion, though the company carries substantial debt of $4.74 billion in short-term and long-term obligations. The financial performance demonstrates the company's ability to generate strong profits and cash flow from its core analytics and data services business.

Key takeaways

Full analysis

Performance Summary

Verisk Analytics delivered solid financial performance for fiscal year 2025 with $3.07 billion in revenue and $908.3 million in net income attributable to the company. The company achieved $1.34 billion in operating income, representing a 43.6% operating margin. Earnings per share were $6.00 for both basic and diluted calculations. The income statement shows effective cost management with total operating expenses of $1.73 billion, including $925.5 million in cost of revenues, $458.2 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, and $326.7 million in combined depreciation and amortization. Other expenses totaled $172.6 million, primarily driven by $170.9 million in net interest expense. The provision for income taxes was $263.0 million.

Revenue Analysis

The filing does not provide segment breakdown or geographic mix data in the provided content. Revenue of $3.07 billion represents the consolidated total for Verisk Analytics. No specific growth drivers, product line details, or customer segment information is disclosed in the provided financial data. The company's revenue generation appears concentrated in its core analytics and data services business, but without segment disclosure, detailed revenue analysis cannot be performed.

Margins & Profitability

Verisk maintained strong profitability metrics with a gross margin of 69.8% ($2.14 billion gross profit on $3.07 billion revenue). The operating margin of 43.6% reflects efficient management of operating expenses relative to revenue. Cost structure shows cost of revenues representing 30.2% of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses at 14.9% of revenue, and depreciation/amortization at 10.6% of revenue. The net income margin was 29.6% ($908.3 million net income on $3.07 billion revenue). These margins indicate the company's business model generates substantial profitability from its operations.

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

The company generated $1.44 billion in operating cash flow, with free cash flow of approximately $1.20 billion (operating cash flow of $1.44B minus capital expenditures of $244.1M). The balance sheet shows total assets of $6.20 billion, including $2.18 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $422.2 million in accounts receivable, and $1.88 billion in goodwill. Total liabilities stand at $5.89 billion, with significant debt comprising $1.51 billion in short-term debt and $3.23 billion in long-term debt, totaling $4.74 billion. Stockholders' equity was $309.8 million. The company's liquidity position appears strong with $2.18 billion in cash, though the high debt levels warrant monitoring.

Outlook

The provided financial data does not include management guidance, strategic priorities, or specific risk factors from the filing's text sections. No forward-looking statements, growth projections, or strategic initiatives are disclosed in the XBRL financial data or document content provided. Investors would need to review the full 10-K filing, particularly the Management's Discussion and Analysis section and risk factors, to understand the company's outlook, strategic direction, and potential challenges for the coming year.