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VSNT Stock Forecast: Versant Media Group, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 28 Oct 2026
$31
−0.58% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +36.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 27 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$4.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
27/ 100
Median analyst target
$42
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$1.6B−9.1% y/y
Operating income$367.0M
Net income$211.0M
Free cash flow$350.0M
Quarterly, 5 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.2%
1M
−4.6%
YTD
−29.9%
From high
−33.5%
From low
+15.1%
$27
$46
Range since 15 Dec 2025, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VSNT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 28 Oct 2026
27/ 100

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
Accruals
78
Revisions
54
Quality
53
Size
24
Growth
19
Issuance
18
Momentum
7
Volatility
1

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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

VSNT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VSNT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, since 15 Dec 2025Adjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VSNTHigh $60Median $42Low $38

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says9 analysts
3 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $38Median $42High $60

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +36.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyInitiatesEqual-Weight$38
24 Sept 2026CitigroupInitiatesBuy$41
24 Sept 2026CitigroupInitiatesBuy—
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$35 → $39
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
15 May 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
15 May 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$37 → $42
12 May 2026JP MorganInitiatesNeutral—
12 May 2026JP MorganInitiatesNeutral$43
31 Mar 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy—
27 Jan 2026Goldman SachsInitiatesNeutral—
13 Jan 2026Wolfe ResearchInitiatesOutperform—

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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Performance

VSNT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

VSNT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VSNTS&P 500

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Estimates

VSNT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
5.8×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.7×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

Price / book
0.5×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
2.8×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.7%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−30.1%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
60.5%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Operating margin
22.3%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Net margin
11.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.1%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.8%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.9%

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.

Key statistics

Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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.

  • Shares outstanding: 139.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 5.8×; forward P/E: 4.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.86%, paying out 14% of earnings.

  • Versant Media Group, Inc. employs 4,400 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 27 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VSNT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEntertainment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$4.3B27
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.6B98
SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.$4.0B41
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$3.7B99
MANUManchester United Plc$3.6B61
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.2B23
IMAXIMAX Corp.$2.8B91

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Versant Media Group, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VSNT news & analysis

CNN, MS NOW And Politico Amend Lawsuit To Challenge Trump Ban On Access To Air Force One And Certain White House Areas

Deadline · 28 Oct 2026neutral

CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed an amended lawsuit challenging the White House’s continued exclusion of the outlets from Air Force One and certain White House areas where other reporters have access.

Why it matters — The lawsuit involves MS NOW, a news outlet relevant to Versant Media Group, but the excerpt does not describe a direct business or financial impact on VSNT.

Three media outlets seek full White House access in amended lawsuit

CNBC · 28 Oct 2026neutral

MS NOW, CNN and Politico amended their lawsuit seeking full White House access, including the ability to serve in the press pool for reporters in the complex and on Air Force One. They allege the White House has continued to block their pool duties despite a judge’s order restoring much of their access.

Why it matters — The dispute involves MS NOW, an outlet associated with Versant Media Group, and concerns its journalists’ access to White House reporting opportunities.

Why Versant (VSNT) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says Versant has a history of earnings surprises and currently has two key ingredients that it views as supportive of a likely beat in the next quarterly report.

Why it matters — The item highlights factors Zacks considers relevant to VSNT’s upcoming earnings report.

VSNT or DIS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Versant (VSNT) and Walt Disney (DIS) as potential undervalued stocks in the Media Conglomerates sector, asking which may offer better value.

Why it matters — The item frames VSNT in a value comparison with Disney, which may interest investors tracking Versant’s valuation.

Versant Grows FAST Portfolio to 13 Channels, Bringing CNBC, Oxygen and E! Franchises to Prime Video and The Roku Channel

Business Wire · 28 Oct 2026positive

Versant launched four new free, ad-supported streaming TV channels featuring past franchises from CNBC, Oxygen and E!, expanding its FAST portfolio to 13 channels. All four new channels will be available on Prime Video.

Why it matters — The launch extends Versant's branded programming across free-streaming platforms, a development relevant to investors following the company’s streaming portfolio.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VSNT stock

What is the VSNT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $38 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VSNT stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Versant Media Group, Inc. 27 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VSNT?

As at 28 Oct 2026, Versant Media Group, Inc. ranks 27 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).

Will VSNT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +36.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Versant Media Group, Inc. 27 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VSNT stock forecast for 2030?

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: $38 to $60 over the next 12 months.

What does Versant Media Group, Inc. do?

Versant Media Group Inc. Class A Common Stock is the publicly traded equity of Versant Media Group, an independent media and entertainment company.

What is the latest news on VSNT?

The most recent item we track (Deadline, 28 Oct 2026): "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 filed an amended lawsuit challenging the White House’s continued exclusion of the outlets from Air Force One and certain White House areas where other reporters have access.

Company

About Versant Media Group, Inc.

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