TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its “U.S. Focus Growth Strategy” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy returned -3.55% (gross) and -3.76% (net) in the fourth quarter compared to a -3.70% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. In 2025, the strategy returned 14.84% (gross) and 13.88% (net) compared to 8.66% for the index. Global equity markets ended the quarter on a positive note, with Europe leading, followed by Emerging Markets. In most markets, large caps outperformed small caps. The trade truce between the United States and China was prolonged for an additional year, but global geopolitical concerns, whether related to tariffs or not, persisted. Third-quarter GDP exceeded expectations, but consumer caution persists due to ongoing labor-market softening, influencing the Fed’s decision on interest rate cuts. Please review the Strategy’s top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2025.
In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, TimesSquare Capital U.S. Focus 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 10.52%, and its shares lost 29.27% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On March 19, 2026, Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) stock closed at $201.69 per share, with a market capitalization of $28.11 billion.
TimesSquare Capital U.S. Focus Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) in its fourth quarter 2025 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 services to the insurance industry. Third-quarter results were mixed, and forward profit guidance was lowered to reflect the closing of its AccuLynx acquisition and moderating organic growth trends. The latter was impacted by lower storm activity and a reduction in a government contract. Management views these headwinds as temporary. Nevertheless, shares of Verisk Analytics retreated by -11%.”
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 fourth quarter, compared to 55 in the previous quarter. In Q4 2025, Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) reported revenue of $779 million, a 5.9% increase from Q4 2024. 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 YCG Investments’ views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q4 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors.
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