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Verisk(VRSK) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-30 11:17
Exhibit 99.1 Verisk Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results • Consolidated revenues were $725 million, up 7.0%, and up 6.8% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the third quarter of 2024. • Income from continuing operations was $220 million, up 17.4% for the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, a nonGAAP measure, was $401 million, up 9.4%, and up 7.2% on an OCC basis. • Diluted GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations (diluted EPS) were $1.54 for the third quarter of 2024, up 19 ...
Verisk Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-30 11:15
Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues for Q3 2024 were $725 million, up 7.0% YoY, with organic constant currency (OCC) growth of 6.8% [1] - Income from continuing operations increased by 17.4% to $220 million in Q3 2024 [1] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 9.4% to $401 million, with OCC growth of 7.2% [1] - Diluted GAAP EPS from continuing operations grew 19.4% to $1.54, while diluted adjusted EPS increased 9.9% to $1.67 [1] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 18.4% to $296 million, and free cash flow grew 22.9% to $241 million [1] Revenue Breakdown - Insurance revenues grew 7.0% in Q3 2024, driven by underwriting (6.7% growth) and claims (7.9% growth) [6][7][10] - Underwriting growth was primarily due to forms, rules, loss cost services, and extreme event solutions, while claims growth was driven by anti-fraud and property estimating solutions [10] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, insurance revenues increased 7.1% to $2.146 billion [9] Profitability and Margins - Adjusted EBITDA margin for the trailing twelve months was 54.6%, reflecting strong margin expansion [3] - Insurance segment EBITDA margin improved to 54.3% in Q3 2024, up from 51.2% in Q3 2023 [13] - The increase in income from continuing operations was driven by strong revenue growth, cost discipline, and a lower effective tax rate [11] Shareholder Returns - The company paid a cash dividend of 39 cents per share on September 30, 2024, and announced a 15% increase in the dividend for December 31, 2024 [1][16] - $400 million of common shares were repurchased in Q3 2024, with an additional $892 million remaining under the share repurchase authorization [17] Industry and Strategic Focus - The company continues to innovate and invest at scale to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability in the insurance industry [3] - The subscription-based business model has demonstrated strong performance, with sequential improvements in underwriting and claims [3][6] Financial Guidance - The company reaffirmed its 2024 financial guidance, with revenue expected between $2.84 billion and $2.90 billion, and adjusted EBITDA between $1.54 billion and $1.60 billion [18] - Diluted adjusted EPS is projected to be in the range of $6.30 to $6.60 for 2024 [18]
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
ZACKS· 2024-10-23 15:07
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 30, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are bett ...
Verisk Debuts New Statistical Reporting Technology on Guidewire Marketplace
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-22 12:15
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced its latest advancement in statistical reporting technology with the launch of its Statistical Services accelerator integration with Guidewire. This innovative solution automates complex processes that extract highly granular policy and claims data, making it easier for insurers to satisfy statistical reporting and regulatory compliance requirements. This latest ...
Scope Technologies Joins Verisk's Xactimate Partner Ecosystem
Prnewswire· 2024-10-16 16:01
Core Insights - Scope Technologies and Verisk have integrated RoofScope aerial measurement reports with Verisk's Xactimate system, enhancing claims processing for insurers and contractors [1][2][3] Group 1: Integration Benefits - Property and casualty insurers, adjusters, and contractors can now access RoofScope reports directly within Xactimate and XactAnalysis, streamlining the claims process [2] - The integration reduces processing time and facilitates remote claim services, improving the overall claims experience for insureds [2] - The integration is designed to enhance workflow and accuracy, providing reliable throughput during peak events or when other providers lack necessary imagery [3] Group 2: Company Background - Scope Technologies specializes in exterior building measurement reports and construction estimating software, leveraging large datasets for advancements in AI and machine learning [4] - The company offers various measurement reports, including RoofScope, GutterScope, and others, aimed at restoration and specialty contractors, as well as property casualty insurers [4] Group 3: Industry Impact - Verisk's Xactimate software is widely used by top property insurance companies and repair contractors in the United States and Canada, contributing to improved underwriting and claims outcomes [3] - The integration of RoofScope with Xactimate is part of Verisk's commitment to enhancing efficiency in servicing customers during loss recovery [4]
Verisk CEO Lee Shavel Appointed to Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-16 12:00
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that its president and CEO, Lee Shavel, has been appointed to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). FACI provides advice and recommendations to assist the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury in carrying out its duties and authorities in monitoring the insurance industry. The committee is limited to 25 members ...
Verisk Estimates Industry Insured Losses for Hurricane Milton Will Range Between USD 30 Billion to USD 50 Billion
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-16 10:05
BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates that insured industry losses to onshore property for Hurricane Milton will fall between USD 30 billion and USD 50 billion. This estimate includes losses due to wind, privately insured estimates of storm surge, and privately insured precipitation induced flood losses resulting from Milton's landfall in Florida. The majority of the insured los ...
Verisk to Announce Fiscal Third-Quarter 2024 Results on October 30, 2024
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-09 12:30
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. Verisk's management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and busi ...
Verisk Estimates Industry Insured Losses in U.S. for Hurricane Helene Will Range Between USD 6 Billion to USD 11 Billion
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-08 20:23
BOSTON, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates industry insured losses due to wind, storm surge and hurricane precipitation induced flood in the U.S. for Hurricane Helene will range between USD 6 billion to USD 11 billion. Please note that this figure does not include NFIP losses. Meteorological History of Helene On September 23, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) identified and designa ...
Verisk Targeting the U.S. Insurance Market To Expand Its Whitespace Platform
GuruFocus· 2024-10-04 22:18
October 4, 2024 - Verisk (VRSK, Financial) just launched its "Whitespace" in the U.S. Whitespace is a data analytics platform designed to help insurance companies identify and analyze untapped market opportunities. Whitespace was initially launched in the London market and has now expanded to the US. The product has seen significant growth in London, with nearly 170,000 lines written in 2024, compared to just 50,000 in 2022. This success demonstrates the value that Whitespace can bring to the (re)insurance ...