$VSNT

Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Versant Media Group (NASDAQ:VSNT) with an equalweight rating and a $38.00 price target. The company, a Comcast/NBCU spin-off, trades at a low EV/EBITDA multiple and has a strong free cash flow yield. Morgan Stanley forecasts revenue and EBITDA declines for 2027-2029 due to pay-TV headwinds. VSNT reported a 4% revenue decline in Q2 but raised its full-year 2026 outlook. Goldman Sachs lowered its price target to $43, citing advertising revenue challenges.

Versant Media Group (VSNT) renewed its multi-year distribution agreement with Verizon (VZ), ensuring continued access to channels like USA Network and CNBC for Verizon Fios subscribers. The deal secures affiliate fee revenue and strengthens Versant's position in the pay-TV ecosystem. VSNT offers a 2.3% dividend yield with a low payout ratio of 12%, but dividend growth has been flat.

Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for Versant Media Group (VSNT) to $43 from $46, citing lower ad revenue expectations and linear distribution challenges. The stock is currently trading at $36.33, below the new target and InvestingPro's Fair Value of $45.78. Goldman lowered its Q3 2026 ad revenue estimate to $376M, down 5% YoY, but raised Content Licensing revenue to $40M. The firm forecasts Q3 2026 EBITDA of $315M and total revenue of $1.58B. VSNT reported a 4% revenue decline in Q2 but a

Versant Media Group (VSNT) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.64B, down 3.8% YoY, and net income of $211M, down 30.1%. Despite declines, the company raised full-year guidance and announced a $100M stock buyback. Platforms revenue grew 9.3%, driven by Fandango and GolfNow, while linear distribution revenue fell 6.3%. Management highlighted sports rights and streaming growth but noted legacy cable challenges.

Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Versant Media Reports Second Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results • Revenue of $1.64 Billion • Net Income Attributable to Versant of $211 Million • Adjusted EBITDA of $624 Million 1 • Declared Third Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.375 Per Share • Completed $100 Million Acce

Versant Media Group (VSNT) said it agreed to buy Full Swing for about $530 million in cash from Bruin Capital and minority investors. The deal will add an interactive sports platform to Versant’s golf brands (Golf Channel, GolfNow, GolfPass). Closing is expected in 2H 2026; VSNT traded around $37.87 pre-market.

Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. vsnt-20260625 0002067876 FALSE 0002067876 2026-06-25 2026-06-25 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

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