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

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$39
+1.50% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $45 — +13.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 26 of 100 as at 22 Aug 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
$5.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
26 / 100
Median analyst target
$45
Analysts covering
7
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
+0.3%
1M
+11.2%
YTD
−10.9%
From high
−15.5%
From low
+46.2%
$27
$47
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 22 Aug 2026
26 / 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
Quality
53
Revisions
51
Size
23
Growth
18
Issuance
18
Momentum
13
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 quant trader with fourteen 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
$25$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VSNTHigh $52Median $45Low $39

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 says7 analysts
2 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $39Median $45High $52

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$35 → $39
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.

Market Radar

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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.

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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 26VSNTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−27.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
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
7.1×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
3.3×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.7%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−30.1%

Higher than 15% 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
3.9%

Higher than 76% 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 $5.4B and an enterprise value of $7.2B.

  • 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: 7.1×; forward P/E: 6.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.87%, 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 25 Aug 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.$5.4B
26
SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.$5.7B
47
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.3B
95
MANUManchester United Plc$4.1B
69
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$3.8B
99
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.3B
19
LLYVKLiberty Live Holdings, Inc.$9.6B
3

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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

FULL SWING INTRODUCES NEW CONNECTED APP-SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE, ENHANCED PERFORMANCE TRACKING, AND ADDITION OF VICTORY RANCH GOLF CLUB

PRNewsWire · 17 Aug 2026positive

Full Swing announced a major software update that integrates its App with its Simulator, enabling automatic capture, analysis, and review of practice sessions and rounds. The update adds enhanced performance tracking with driving range analytics, club-by-club performance trends, automatic round tracking, a new multiplayer mode for Skill Strike, and the Victory Ranch Golf Club to its course lineup.

Why it matters — As a new addition to Versant's golf business portfolio, Full Swing's product enhancement could strengthen the company's golf technology offering for Versant watchers.

Versant Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Versant reported second-quarter revenue of $1.64 billion, down 4% from the prior-year period, while adjusted EBITDA rose 3% to $624 million. Growth in advertising and digital platforms helped offset continued pressure in linear television distribution.

Why it matters — The quarter shows a mix of declines and gains, with digital and advertising strength partly cushioning ongoing weakness in linear TV distribution, offering insight into Versant's shifting revenue mix.

Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

A transcript of Versant Media Group, Inc.'s (VSNT) Q2 2026 earnings call has been published on Seeking Alpha. The transcript presents the company's earnings call discussion for the second quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — VSNT watchers can review the transcript to hear management's own remarks on the company's second-quarter 2026 performance and outlook directly.

Versant Media Shares Jump After Raising Outlook on Strong Viewership

WSJ · 6 Aug 2026positive

Versant Media's shares rose after the company raised its full-year outlook, citing strong viewership, even though it reported lower sales in its third earnings report since being spun off from Comcast.

Why it matters — A raised full-year outlook with strong viewership signals improving business momentum for Versant Media despite softer sales, which directly affects how VSNT shareholders view the company's trajectory.

Versant In Flux As It Diversifies Business With Strategy Taking Shape In Q2, Stock Pops

Deadline · 6 Aug 2026positive

Versant reported lower revenue and profit in a transitional second quarter as it divested SportsEngine and acquired interactive sports business Full Swing to expand its Golf offerings. Company management said the strategy is taking shape, and the stock rose on the news.

Why it matters — A VSNT watcher would care because the reshaping of Versant's asset base through divestiture and acquisition marks a strategic shift that is beginning to draw a positive market response.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VSNT stock

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

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $45, with estimates ranging from $39 to $52. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VSNT stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Versant Media Group, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Versant Media Group, Inc. 26 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VSNT?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Versant Media Group, Inc. ranks 26 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 7 analysts implies +13.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Versant Media Group, Inc. 26 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $39 to $52 over the next 12 months.

What does Versant Media Group, Inc. do?

Versant Media Group, Inc. is an independent media company specializing in cable television networks and complementary digital platforms.

What is the latest news on VSNT?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 17 Aug 2026): "FULL SWING INTRODUCES NEW CONNECTED APP-SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE, ENHANCED PERFORMANCE TRACKING, AND ADDITION OF VICTORY RANCH GOLF CLUB". Full Swing announced a major software update that integrates its App with its Simulator, enabling automatic capture, analysis, and review of practice sessions and rounds. The update adds enhanced performance tracking with driving range analytics, club-by-club performance trends, automatic round tracking, a new multiplayer mode for Skill Strike, and the Victory Ranch Golf Club to its course lineup.

Company

About Versant Media Group, Inc.

Versant Media Group, Inc. is an independent media company specializing in cable television networks and complementary digital platforms. It comprises prominent cable networks such as USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, SYFY, and Golf Channel, alongside digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. These properties deliver a diverse mix of entertainment, news, sports, and lifestyle content to broad audiences. Operating within the Communication Services sector and Entertainment industry, Versant Media Group, Inc. plays a significant role in the media landscape by providing traditional cable programming and innovative online services that enhance user engagement through ticketing, reviews, golf services, and sports management tools. With a market capitalization around $4.7 billion to $6.7 billion and annual revenue approximating $7 billion, the company maintains solid financial metrics, including a current ratio of 2.89 and return on equity of 9.11%. Its Class A common stock reflects its position among major entertainment peers, contributing to the evolving dynamics of content distribution and digital media consumption.

CEO Mr. Mark H. Lazarus · 4,400 employees · United States · https://www.versantmedia.com