Verisk Analytics (VRSK) has solid revenue growth and a recession-resistant business model

From Yahoo Finance.: 2025-07-02 10:18:00

In the first quarter of 2025, Fidelity Growth Strategies Fund reported a -8.03% return for its Retail Class shares, underperforming the benchmark Russell Midcap Growth Index. The fund focuses on high-quality companies with consistent growth and positive free cash flow, facing challenges due to post-election uncertainty and trade concerns.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK) was highlighted in the fund’s investor letter, providing data analytics solutions to the insurance markets. With a one-month return of -1.44% and a 14.90% gain over the last 52 weeks, Verisk Analytics, Inc. closed at $312.95 per share on July 1, 2025, with a market capitalization of $43.777 billion.

The fund’s letter mentioned that not holding Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK) impacted relative performance negatively, as the company’s solid revenue growth and recession-resistant business model helped it gain amid market volatility.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK) was not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds in the first quarter of 2025, despite generating $753 million in revenues, a 7% increase from Q1 2024. While acknowledging its potential, the focus remains on AI stocks for higher returns in a shorter timeframe.

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