Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT)
| Market Cap | 4.61B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.54B -3.9% |
| Net Income | 725.00M -35.6% |
| EPS | 5.31 -32.0% |
| Shares Out | 136.69M |
| PE Ratio | 6.35 |
| Forward PE | 5.67 |
| Dividend | $1.50 (4.45%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 4, 2027 |
| Volume | 1,996,896 |
| Open | 33.50 |
| Previous Close | 34.00 |
| Day's Range | 33.29 - 34.48 |
| 52-Week Range | 27.17 - 59.00 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 43.00 (+27.63%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 3, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 9 analysts, the average rating for VSNT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $43.0, which is an increase of 27.63% from the latest price.
News
Versant Media price target lowered to $39 from $43 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst David Karnovsky lowered the firm’s price target on Versant Media (VSNT) to $39 from $43 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Versant Media price target lowered to $41 from $43 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lowered the firm’s price target on Versant Media (VSNT) to $41 from $43 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company’s Q3 EBITDA beat was driven…
Unlike Fox News, MS NOW Is “Not Seeing Any Viewer Fatigue,” Parent Company CEO Mark Lazarus Says
In the wake of comments Monday by Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch about viewer “fatigue” hampering Fox News ratings, MS NOW parent Versant Media's chief exec, Mark Lazarus, was asked about trends at his...
Versant Media Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 revenue fell 4% and Adjusted EBITDA fell 7%, while platforms grew 10% (17% excluding portfolio changes). FY guidance was reaffirmed, with free cash flow expected above the prior outlook; digital launches and shareholder returns continued.
Versant Media Group Earnings release: Q3 2026
Versant Media Group released its Q3 2026 earnings on November 3, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Versant Media Group Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Versant Media Group has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on November 3, 2026.
Versant earnings beat expectations as digital platforms drive growth
Versant posted third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. The company spun off from Comcast's NBCUniversal earlier this year.
Versant Media Reports Third 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 third quarter of 2026, highlighted by strong performance acro...
Versant's MS NOW brings streaming membership to Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV
Versant's MS NOW said on Monday it was expanding its direct-to-consumer membership to connected TV platforms, letting members watch its live feed on a TV without a cable subscription for the first ...
CNN, MS NOW And Politico Amend Lawsuit To Challenge Trump Ban On Access To Air Force One And Certain White House Areas
CNN, Politico and MS NOW have filed an amended lawsuit against Donald Trump, this time challenging the White House's continued exclusion of the outlets from Air Force One and areas of the White House ...
Three media outlets seek full White House access in amended lawsuit
Three media outlets that President Donald Trump banned from the White House in September, only to have a federal judge's order restore much of their access, amended their lawsuit seeking to regain ful...
Versant Grows FAST Portfolio to 13 Channels, Bringing CNBC, Oxygen and E! Franchises to Prime Video and The Roku Channel
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) today launched four new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels comprised of past franchises from CNBC, Oxygen and E!, growing its FAST portfo...
Versant Announces Licensing Agreement to Stream E!'S The Golden Life on Hulu
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VERSANT today announced a licensing agreement to stream season one of E!'s The Golden Life on Hulu. The first two episodes will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for ...
Versant Unlikely To Acquire Skydance Cable Networks If They Hit The Market, CEO Mark Lazarus Says
Versant Media CEO Mark Lazarus said the company spun off by Comcast/NBCUniversal earlier this year is unlikely to be a buyer if Skydance looks to shop some of its dozens of cable TV networks.
Versant Media initiated with an Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Versant Media (VSNT) with an Equal Weight rating and $38 price target The firm says Versant offers an “intriguing combination” of a discounted valuation, “relative...
Trump to appeal order blocking White House from banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly had ruled that the three outlets targeted by President Donald Trump can keep their access to the White House complex.
Judge extends White House access for media outlets banned by Trump
A federal judge has extended White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, deciding on Tuesday that Donald Trump's attempt to ban them was unlawful.
Trump Can't Reinstate White House Ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW, Judge Rules
The Trump administration must maintain White House access for reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico while a legal challenge plays out over President Trump's attempt to ban the news outlets, a federa...
Judge indefinitely blocks Trump from banning 3 media outlets from White House
A judge barred the White House from banning MS NOW, CNN, and Politico while their lawsuit challenging their removal by President Donald Trump proceeds in Washington, D.C., federal court.
Justice Department Probes TV Networks Over Suspension of Trump Press Pool Coverage
The major TV networks that rotate coverage of the White House learned of the investigation on Friday.
Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage
Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico to urge judge to block White House ban long-term
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are due in Washington federal court on Thursday as they urge a judge to extend their protection against being banned from the White House on President Donald Trump's order.
Versant to Report Third Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced it will report third quarter 2026 operating and financial results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and will hold a conf...
Versant Media enters multiyear distribution renewal agreement with Verizon
Versant (VSNT) has reached a multi-year renewal of their distribution agreement with Verizon (VZ). The long-term agreement will continue to make Versant’s portfolio of iconic brands, including USA Net...
Versant Reaches Multi-Year Distribution Renewal Agreement With Verizon
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) today announced it has reached a multi-year renewal of their distribution agreement with Verizon. The long-term agreement will continue to make Versan...