Verisk Analytics, Inc. stock research
FY2026 Q1
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved slightly versus both periods, reflecting a favorable relationship between revenue growth and cost growth.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved slightly versus both periods, reflecting a favorable relationship between revenue growth and cost growth.
- The strongest observable margin driver is the consistent expansion of gross margin, which improved sequentially and year-over-year. This indicates that revenue grew at a faster pace than cost of revenue in both comparisons.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue, gross profit, and cost of revenue were all higher, with gross margin slightly improved. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, all metrics were higher, and gross margin also improved.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
69.8%
Gross profit
$546.0M
Revenue
$782.6M
Cost of revenue
$236.6M
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.0 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.4 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $772.6M | $543.1M | $229.5M | 70.3% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $768.3M | $538.8M | $229.5M | 70.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $778.8M | $543.1M | $235.7M | 69.7% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $782.6M | $546.0M | $236.6M | 69.8% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Dec 31, 2025
+0.0 pts
Year-over-year change
Mar 31, 2025
+0.4 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The strongest observable margin driver is the consistent expansion of gross margin, which improved sequentially and year-over-year. This indicates that revenue grew at a faster pace than cost of revenue in both comparisons.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue, gross profit, and cost of revenue were all higher, with gross margin slightly improved. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, all metrics were higher, and gross margin also improved.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue, as its growth rate could affect future gross margin stability.
Peer context
Latest available gross margins for related public companies.
| Company | Gross margin |
|---|---|
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) | 69.8% |