Verisk Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

From GlobeNewswire: 2025-05-07 07:15:00

Verisk reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue up 7.0% to $753 million and net income up 5.9% to $232 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.5%, reaching $417 million. Diluted GAAP earnings per share were $1.65, up 8.6%, while diluted adjusted EPS grew by 6.1% to $1.73.

Verisk President and CEO, Lee Shavel, expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance in 2025, highlighting top-line growth in underwriting and claims. Verisk’s CFO, Elizabeth Mann, emphasized the company’s continued investment in business growth and its resilient financial position, reiterating the financial guidance for 2025.

In the first quarter, Verisk’s underwriting revenues increased by 6.8%, driven by forms, rules, loss cost services, and extreme event solutions. Claims revenues grew by 7.5%, mainly due to property estimating solutions and anti-fraud solutions. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.5%, reflecting strong operational performance and cost discipline.

Verisk’s net income, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin all showed positive growth in the first quarter of 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 19.5%, while free cash flow saw a significant growth of 23.3%. Verisk also returned over $250 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchases.

The company’s full-year 2025 outlook includes total revenue guidance of $3.03 to $3.08 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.67 to $1.72 billion, and diluted adjusted EPS of $6.80 to $7.10. Verisk’s commitment to financial strength and creating long-term value for clients and shareholders remains a key focus for the future.



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