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Versant Media Group(NASDAQ) VSNT

Market Cap$5.38BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2025)-12%
5 YearN/A
1 YearN/A
1 Month+7%
$38.65
-1.55%
-0.61Today
After hours$38.64-$0.01 (-0.03%)
Versant Media Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 38.632026-08-20
Versant Media Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.72%USD 38.912026-08-13
1 month+6.86%USD 36.152026-07-21
3 month-8.52%USD 42.232026-05-22
Year to date-12.36%USD 44.082025-12-31
Since inception-12.2%USD 44.722025-12-15

Versant Media Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$5.38BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$6.60B

Net Income (TTM)

$757.00M

EPS (TTM)

$5.32

P/E Ratio

7.27

Dividend

$0.75

Beta (Volatility)

0.34 (Low)

Price

$38.65

Volume

1,445,939.999

Open

$39.16

Previous Close

$38.63

Daily Range

$38.40 - $39.36

52-Week Range

$27.17 - $59.00

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

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About Versant Media Group

Versant Media Group, Inc. makes news, sports, and entertainment shows. People watch their networks or use their apps for movie tickets. They help advertisers reach audiences interested in politics and finance.

How Versant Reaches Viewers

  • Linear Distribution: National television networks for news and sports; earned $954 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, down 6.3% year over year.
  • Advertising: Commercial spots sold on networks and apps; produced $423 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, down 0.6% year over year.
  • Digital Platforms: Services including Fandango and GolfNow; earned $225 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, up 0.8% year over year.
  • Content Licensing: Sale of distribution rights for various programs; brought in $43 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, down 0.6% year over year.

Steps Toward a Standalone Future

  • Separated from Comcast on Jan. 2, 2026, to operate as an independent public company.
  • Acquired Full Swing on Aug. 3, 2026, for approximately $530 million to add sports hardware and software.
  • Sold the SportsEngine business in the second quarter of 2026 to focus on other core operations.
  • Authorized a $1.0 billion share repurchase program on March 3, 2026.

Connecting Media and Technology

Versant integrates traditional TV networks with digital transaction platforms that serve moviegoers and golfers. Since becoming an independent company, it has focused on managing standalone corporate costs while using Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of its diverse media segments.

Checking the Latest Financial Results

  • Revenue was $1.64 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, down 3.8% year over year.
  • Net income attributable to Versant was $211 million in the second quarter of 2026, down 30.1% year over year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $624 million for the second quarter of 2026, down 8.9% year over year.
  • Total long-term debt was $2.95 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $983 million on Dec. 31, 2025.
  • The company repurchased approximately $200 million of its Class A common shares during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Versant has transitioned into an independent media company focused on specialized news and sports content. Its strategy pairs traditional television networks with digital growth in areas like sports technology and movie ticketing.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

4,400

CEO

Mark H. Lazarus

Website

versantmedia.com

Headquarters

New York, NJ 10036, US

VSNT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

48.64%

Operating Margin

19.22%

Net Income Margin

11.46%

Return on Equity

8.27%

Return on Capital

11.28%

Return on Assets

5.94%

Earnings Yield

13.76%

Dividend Yield

1.94%

Payout Ratio

7.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$5.38BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

139.17M

Volume

1.45M

Avg. Volume

1.90M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$3.21B

Operating Income

$1.27B

EBITDA

$2.19B

Operating Cash Flow

$2.46B

Capital Expenditure

-$190.00M

Free Cash Flow

$2.27B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.48B

Total Debt

$2.95B

Versant Media Group Performance Analysis

Versant Media Group annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 7,834,000,000N/A
20232023-12-31USD 7,445,000,000-5.0%
20242024-12-31USD 7,062,000,000-5.1%
20252025-12-31USD 6,688,000,000-5.3%
Versant Media Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-2.6%
Q42025-12-31-3.2%
Q12026-03-314.8%
Q22026-06-30-2.5%
Versant Media Group annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 12.21N/A
20232023-12-31USD 10.65-12.8%
20242024-12-31USD 9.43-11.4%
20252025-12-31USD 6.45-31.6%
Versant Media Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-73.7%
Q42025-12-31127.3%
Q12026-03-3159.2%
Q22026-06-30-25.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.64B

-3.7%

Gross Profit

$994.00M

-1.4%

Gross Margin

60.46%

N/A

Market Cap

$5.38BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.22M

N/A

Employees

4,400

N/A

Net Income

$211.00M

-30.1%

EBITDA

$633.00M

-3.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.48B

+195.6%

Total Debt

$2.95B

+7.4%

Accounts Receivable

$1.33B

+4.8%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$2.84B

+3.3%

Short Term Debt

$113.00M

N/A

Return on Assets

5.94%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.03%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$908.00M

+53.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$967.00M

+52.3%

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Questions About VSNT

What is the current price of Versant Media Group?

Versant Media Group is trading at $38.63 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Versant Media Group?

Over the past 52 weeks, Versant Media Group has traded between $27.17 and $59.00.

How much debt does Versant Media Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Versant Media Group reported total debt of $2.95B.

How much cash does Versant Media Group have on hand?

Versant Media Group reported $1.48B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Versant Media Group’s dividend yield?

Versant Media Group currently has a dividend yield of 1.94%.

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