The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +36.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 30 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Versant Media Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (96): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Volatility (1): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VSNT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +36.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Initiates | Buy | $41 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $35 → $39 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $37 → $42 |
| 12 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Neutral | $43 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Wolfe Research | Initiates | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VSNT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Versant Media Group, Inc. has a market value of $4.3B and an enterprise value of $6.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.7B. The latest quarter shrank 3.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.2B, a 17.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.11.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B, after $122.0M of capital spending.
Versant Media Group, Inc. spent $200.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 6.0×; forward P/E: 4.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.75%, paying out 14% of earnings.
Versant Media Group, Inc. employs 4,400 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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Versant Media Group announced it will report third quarter 2026 operating and financial results on November 3, 2026. CEO Mark Lazarus and CFO and COO Anand Kini will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET, with a live audio webcast on the Investor Relations website.
Why it matters — VSNT watchers can note when the company will release its quarterly results and hear management discuss them.
Versant announced a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Verizon, which will continue to make its brands including USA Network, CNBC, Golf Channel, and SYFY available to Verizon customers. With this agreement completed, Versant has renewed all distribution partnerships expiring in 2026.
Why it matters — This agreement secures continued distribution of Versant's key brands through a major provider and completes renewal of all partnerships expiring in 2026, removing a source of revenue uncertainty for investors.
CNN, MSNBC (MS NOW) and Politico asked a federal judge late Monday for a court order preserving their White House access while they challenge President Donald Trump's move to ban them from the White House over coverage he dislikes.
Why it matters — A legal challenge involving presidential administration access to news outlets is relevant to VSNT watchers as part of the broader media and regulatory landscape affecting news organizations.
InvestorPlace published a piece titled "3 Stocks to Buy for an October Surprise" referencing a scandalous letter from the 1880 U.S. presidential election involving Republican nominee James Garfield. The article discusses potential "October surprises" ahead of current elections.
Why it matters — A VSNT watcher would care because the article names stocks positioned as potential beneficiaries of market-moving events tied to an "October surprise" narrative.
US television networks will resume coverage of President Donald Trump's events, according to a CNN reporter on Friday. This comes amid an ongoing court fight after the Trump administration blocked CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House.
Why it matters — Resumption of coverage could restore access and distribution for news organizations like VSNT, whose value depends on continuing to report on White House events.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $39 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Versant Media Group, Inc. 30 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Versant Media Group, Inc. ranks 30 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +36.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Versant Media Group, Inc. 30 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Versant Media Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VSNT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $39 to $60 over the next 12 months.
Versant Media Group Inc. Class A Common Stock is the publicly traded equity of Versant Media Group, an independent media and entertainment company.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 6 Oct 2026): "Versant to Report Third Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results". Versant Media Group announced it will report third quarter 2026 operating and financial results on November 3, 2026. CEO Mark Lazarus and CFO and COO Anand Kini will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET, with a live audio webcast on the Investor Relations website.
Versant Media Group Inc. Class A Common Stock is the publicly traded equity of Versant Media Group, an independent media and entertainment company. The business operates a portfolio of cable television networks and digital platforms that distribute news, sports, finance, and entertainment content to broad consumer audiences. Its brands span political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, athletics participation, and genre entertainment, giving it a diversified presence across major media segments. The company also pairs its television assets with complementary digital properties focused on movie information, sports participation, golf services, and event-driven content. Versant Media Group Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in a media business that serves advertisers, viewers, and content partners across traditional and digital distribution channels.
CEO Mr. Mark H. Lazarus · 4,400 employees · United States · https://www.versantmedia.com
