Why Verisk Analytics Stock Plummeted by Over 10% Today

Core Insights - Verisk Analytics reported its third-quarter results, which led to a significant stock sell-off of over 10% despite the S&P 500 index remaining flat [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter was $768 million, marking a nearly 6% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024 [2] - Net income, not in accordance with GAAP, slightly increased to just under $241 million ($1.72 per share), up from almost $239 million in the previous year [2] - The earnings per share slightly beat the consensus analyst estimate of $1.70, but revenue fell short of expectations, which were over $776 million [3] Business Strategy and Guidance - The revenue growth was primarily driven by organic expansion, with CEO Lee Shavel highlighting new opportunities for partnerships and an expanding client base [4] - The company revised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance down to a range of $3.05 billion to $3.08 billion, from a previous estimate of $3.09 billion to $3.13 billion, while maintaining its adjusted profitability forecast of $6.80 to $7 per share [4]