TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its “U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy fell 7.72% (net) in the quarter compared to -6.35% for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. In the first quarter, markets navigated geopolitical tensions and economic resilience alongside temporary global tariffs. High oil prices and supply chain disruptions followed U.S. and Israeli involvement in Iran, prompting a shift to safer assets and a reevaluation of supply chains and energy dependencies. Central banks maintained steady policies despite energy-driven inflation. In this environment, the Strategy remains focused on disciplined management teams with durable competitive advantages. Please review the Strategy’s top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, TimesSquare Capital U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy highlighted Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK). Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) is a US-based technology company that offers data analytics and technology solutions to the insurance industry. The one-month return of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) was 0.06%, and its shares lost 42.74% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On June 29, 2026, Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) stock closed at $179.21 per share, with a market capitalization of $23.48 billion.
TimesSquare Capital U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
“Many of our Industrial positions provide necessary business-to-business operational services, highly technical components, equipment enabling automation & efficiency improvements, or essential infrastructure services. Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) provides data, analytics, and technology solutions to the insurance industry. While there were some concerns heading into fourth-quarter earnings, the company delivered solid results, a large share buyback, in-line forward guidance, and the rollout of AI-enabled solutions for clients. Its stock price dropped by -15% in the quarter.”
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 50 hedge fund portfolios held Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) at the end of the first quarter, the same as in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
In another article, we covered Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) and shared the list of most profitable industrial stocks to buy. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2026 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors.
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