Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT)

NASDAQ: VSNT · Real-Time Price · USD
36.00
-1.39 (-3.72%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
36.15
+0.15 (0.42%)
Pre-market: Jul 9, 2026, 7:26 AM EDT
Market Cap5.09B
Revenue (ttm)6.67B -4.1%
Net Income849.00M -36.1%
EPS5.99 -35.0%
Shares Out 141.50M
PE Ratio6.01
Forward PE9.03
Dividend$1.50 (4.17%)
Ex-Dividend DateJul 1, 2026
Volume1,537,473
Open37.32
Previous Close37.39
Day's Range35.89 - 37.37
52-Week Range27.17 - 59.00
Betan/a
AnalystsHold
Price Target43.33 (+20.36%)
Earnings DateAug 6, 2026

About VSNT

Versant Media Group, Inc. engages in the media and entertainment business in the United States. The company produces, licenses, and acquires content that is distributed through various outlets, including networks and digital platforms. It delivers news, sports and entertainment content through its portfolio of brands, which includes MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, GolfNow, Rotten Tomatoes, SportsEngine, E!, SYFY, Oxygen True Crime, Fandango, and Free TV Networks. The company serves political news and opinion, business news and personal... [Read more]

Industry Entertainment
Founded 2025
Employees 4,400
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VSNT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Versant Media Group's revenue was $6.69 billion, a decrease of -5.30% compared to the previous year's $7.06 billion. Earnings were $930.00 million, a decrease of -31.77%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for VSNT stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $43.33, which is an increase of 20.36% from the latest price.

Price Target
$43.33
(20.36% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Versant to Report Second Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced it will report second quarter 2026 operating and financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and will hold a conf...

2 days ago - Business Wire

Versant Acquires Sports Tech Firm Full Swing For $530M

Versant Media Group has acquired sports tech firm Full Swing for $530 million in cash, expanding its portfolio of businesses operating outside of traditional linear TV.

2 days ago - Deadline

Versant Media to acquire Full Swing for $530M in cash

Versant Media (VSNT) Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing, a leading sports technology company with patented hardware and integrated software used by consumers, competitive ...

2 days ago - TheFly

Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million

Versant will acquire Full Swing for approximately $530 million in cash. Full Swing adds to Versant's golf assets, which already include Golf Channel, GolfNow and GolfPass.

2 days ago - CNBC

Versant Announces Agreement to Acquire Full Swing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSNT) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing, a leading sports technology company with patented ...

2 days ago - Business Wire

Potential Reasons for Comcast Splitting Emerge, Comcast Stock (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Notches Up

There is no doubt that entertainment giant Comcast ($CMCSA) has been going through a lot of changes lately. The spin-off of Versant ($VSNT) was just the start, and yesterday, we…

Other symbols: CMCSADISPSKYWBD
8 days ago - TipRanks

Versant Media Group Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and an employee stock plan, with all proposals approved. Shareholder questions addressed the recent spin-off, share structure, and future compensation disclosures.

13 days ago - Transcripts

Versant Media Group Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Versant Media Group filed a proxy statement on June 11, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

27 days ago - Filings

Versant Media Group Transcript: 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium

The company is leveraging its recent spin-off to focus on four key verticals, investing heavily in digital and direct-to-consumer offerings, and expanding internationally, especially in golf and platform businesses. Strong cash flow supports shareholder returns and targeted M&A, while a shift toward non-pay-TV revenue and influential news audiences positions it for future growth.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

Versant Media Group Transcript: 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference

The discussion highlighted a disciplined, entrepreneurial approach post-spin, with a focus on diversifying revenue beyond pay TV, expanding platform businesses, and launching additive D2C products. Strong cost control, targeted M&A, and robust advertising demand underpin a resilient, cash-generative model.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

“Arrest the Decline as Best We Can”: Versant Media Group Stock (NASDAQ:VSNT) Slips Despite Plans to Move Past TV

It would be easy to think that media spinoff stock Versant Media Group ($VSNT) is a doomed prospect. After all, its primary stock in trade is its seven cable networks…

Other symbols: CMCSAWBD
7 weeks ago - TipRanks

Versant Media Group Transcript: J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Following its separation, the company is focused on four verticals—business news, political news, golf, and sports/entertainment—driving digital expansion and aiming to shift revenue toward non-pay TV streams. Strategic M&A, operational efficiency, and capital returns are key priorities.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Versant is the cable TV company Comcast didn't want to own. Here's what CEO Mike Lazarus wants to do with it.

The cable TV industry is in decline. But cable TV networks still generate a lot of cash.

7 weeks ago - Business Insider

Versant to Present at the 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced that Anand Kini, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, is scheduled to present on June 2, 2026, at 9:...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Versant Media price target raised to $46 from $45 at Seaport Research

Seaport Research raised the firm’s price target on Versant Media (VSNT) to $46 from $45 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Versant Media price target raised to $42 from $37 at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng raised the firm’s price target on Versant Media (VSNT) to $42 from $37 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company’s Q1 EBITDA…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Versant Eyes Expanded Sports Portfolio As Larger Rivals Focus On NFL — “There's A Variety Of Content Coming” Says CEO Mark Lazarus

As big media companies work through the next costly and competitive contract cycle with the NFL, it leaves room for newly independent Versant to nab rights to other leagues as they come up, said CEO M...

7 weeks ago - Deadline

Versant Media Group Shares Rise Following Positive Q1 Earnings Report

Shares of Versant Media Group rose around 10% on Thursday, following its first quarter earnings report to investors.

7 weeks ago - Forbes

Versant Media Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw resilient performance with revenue of $1.69B, strong digital and platform growth, and improved advertising trends despite linear declines. Guidance for 2026 remains unchanged, with continued investment in digital, content, and capital returns to shareholders.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Versant Media Group Earnings release: Q1 2026

Versant Media Group released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 14, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Versant Media Group Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Versant Media Group has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 14, 2026.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Versant beats revenue estimates on licensing deals, digital platform growth

Versant Media topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, as content licensing deals and strong ​sales at businesses like Fandango helped cushion the ‌impact of pay-TV cord cut...

2 months ago - Reuters

Versant Revenue Slides on Lower Subscriber Numbers and Ad Sales

The company beat Wall Street expectations in its second earnings report since it was spun off from Comcast.

2 months ago - WSJ

Versant reports first-quarter revenue decline, with bright spots in platforms and licensing

Versant, the portfolio of TV networks including CNBC and MS Now that recently spun out from Comcast, reported first-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday. Revenue was down 1% as linear distribu...

2 months ago - CNBC

Versant Media Reports First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) (the “Company”) today reported operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The Company delivered strong results i...

2 months ago - Business Wire