Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) Stock Price & Analysis
Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) closed at USD 31.24 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.84% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 30.98; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 30.9–31.5 on volume of 1,745,836 shares. Market capitalization is $4.35B, with a 52-week range of USD 27.17–59 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (VSNT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $6.75B, net income $1.17B (17.3% margin), free cash flow $1.96B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 3.7x, net debt $1.48B.
- 3 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold VSNT (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.63 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 44.57 (range 39–60).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -29.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -31.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD -0.04, revenue estimate $1.57B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (VSNT)
| USD | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.45B | $7.06B | $6.69B | $6.75B |
| Operating income | $2.07B | $1.84B | $1.27B | $1.72B |
| Net income | $1.54B | $1.36B | $930M | $1.17B |
| Free cash flow | $2.37B | $2.16B | $1.85B | $1.96B |
| Operating margin | 27.8% | 26.1% | 19.0% | 25.5% |
| Net margin | 20.7% | 19.3% | 13.9% | 17.3% |
| Revenue growth | — | -5.1% | -5.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $23.0M | $8.0M | $55.0M | — |
| Total debt | — | $0K | $983M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (VSNT)
P/E 3.7x · P/S 0.6x · EV/Sales 0.9x · P/FCF 2.2x · P/B 0.5x · FCF yield 45.04% · Earnings yield 26.82% · Buyback yield (TTM) 4.60% · Net debt $1.48B · EV $5.82B
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (VSNT)
3 of 80 tracked investors hold VSNT. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Einhorn | Greenlight Capital | 1.77% | $69.2M | Reduced -36.5% |
| Tweedy Browne | 0.19% | $2.5M | Added +84.0% | |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | 0.08% | $161M | Reduced -0.9% |
Analysts (VSNT)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.63 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 44.57 (low 39, high 60).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Morgan Stanley | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $38 |
| 2026-09-24 | Citigroup | Initiated | Buy | $41 |
| 2026-08-07 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $35 → $39 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VSNT)
| 1Y (from 2025-12-15) | 5Y (from 2025-12-15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -29.3% | -31.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | — | — |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.7% | 48.1% |
| Max drawdown | -42.2% (Dec 2025→Feb 2026) | -38.9% (Dec 2025→Feb 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 31.24 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.84% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.98 |
| Open | USD 31.07 |
| Day Range | USD 30.9 – 31.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 27.17 – 59 |
| Volume | 1,745,836 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.35B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (VSNT)
Nexqual's technical model rates VSNT "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 29.15 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 36.08) |
| MACD | -1.51 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VSNT)
Wall Street analysts rate VSNT "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 44.57 (range USD 39–60), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 44.57 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 39 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (VSNT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.04 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.57B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.49 vs est 1.42 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.02 vs est 2.16 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VSNT)
| Total Revenue | $6.60B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -3.70% |
| Gross Margin | +56.53% |
| Operating Margin | +22.32% |
| Profit Margin | +11.48% |
| ROE | +8.06% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.39 |
| Current Ratio | 2.38 |
| Total Cash | $1.48B |
| Total Debt | $3.20B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $1.85B (27.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VSNT)
Nexqual rates Versant Media Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 57%, operating 22% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.48B cash vs $3.20B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $1.85B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 28% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 5.8% |
Ownership (VSNT)
| Insider Ownership | +0.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.17% |
| Shares Outstanding | 138.79M |
| Float | 137.71M |
| Short % of Float | +4.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (VSNT)
Versant Media Group, Inc. is led by Mark H. Lazarus (age 61), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Mark H. Lazarus (age 61) |
|---|---|
| CFO & COO | Anand M. Kini (age 53) |
| President of Operations & Technology | Jeff Mayzurk |
| Executive Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasury | Wylie Collins |
| President of Digital Platforms & Ventures | Will McIntosh |
Major Backers & Investors (VSNT)
Notable institutional backers of Versant Media Group, Inc. include Dodge & Cox Inc., AQR Capital Management, LLC, NORGES BANK, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 5.39% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 4.33% |
| NORGES BANK | 3.21% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.01% |
| Pacer Funds Trust-Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | 0.91% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 20.14% |
| Vanguard Group | 18.91% |
| State Street | 4.39% |
| Geode Capital | 2.61% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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