Verisk Analytics Raises Dividend and Boosts Buyback to $2.5 Billion

The board of directors approved a raise in the quarterly payout to 50 cents per share, up from 45 cents. This adjustment brings the annual dividend to $2.00, yielding approximately 1.13% based on recent market valuations. Shareholders of record as of March 13 will receive the first increased payment on March 31.

Capital Allocation Strategy

Beyond the dividend hike, Verisk boosted its share-repurchase authorization to a total of $2.5 billion. This move follows a period of aggressive buybacks; in the fourth quarter of 2025, the firm spent $223.8 million to retire more than 1.02 million shares.

As of the end of the 2025 fiscal year, Verisk had roughly $967.5 million remaining under its previous buyback plan. With a market capitalization of approximately $24.7 billion, the expanded authorization signals management's confidence in the company's cash flow and long-term valuation.