Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2026 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$1.49. Revenue: US$1.64b (down 3.7% from 2Q 2025). Net income: US$211.0m (down 30% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 13% (down from 18% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 5.8%. Revenue is expected to decline by 4.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the US are expected to grow by 9.8%. Annonce • Aug 07
Versant Media Group, Inc. Raises Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2026 Versant Media Group, Inc. raised earnings guidance for the full year 2026. The Company raised its full-year 2026 outlook for Total Revenue of $6.2 billion to $6.45 billion. Annonce • Aug 05
Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT)acquired Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc. from Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC and a group of minority investors for approximately $530 million. Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc. from Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC and a group of minority investors for approximately $530 million on July 6, 2026. A cash consideration of $530 million will be paid by Versant Media Group, Inc. As part of consideration, $530 million is paid towards common equity of Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc.
Following the closing of the transaction, Full Swing will operate within Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio, and Ryan Dotters will join Versant, reporting to Will McIntosh.
The transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal advisor for Versant Media Group, Inc. Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisor for Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC. The Kirkland team included corporate lawyers Christopher Burwell, Frank Saviano, Jason Krochak, Alan Heisman; tax lawyers Mark Schwed, David Gilbert; technology & IP transactions lawyers Seth Traxler; employment & labor lawyers Risa Salins; employee benefits lawyers Matthew Antinossi; debt finance lawyers Ashley Martin and Jason Kanner; antitrust & competition lawyers Andrea Murino; and executive compensation lawyers Maddison Malone Riddick.
Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) completed the acquisition of Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc. from Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC and a group of minority investors on August 3, 2026. Actualités en direct • Aug 04
Versant Media Group Finalizes Full Swing Acquisition Expanding Digital Sports Portfolio Versant Media Group has completed its acquisition of Full Swing, a sports technology company focused on immersive golf and baseball simulation products, which will now sit inside Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio.
Full Swing’s interactive simulation systems and performance data tools will be combined with Versant’s existing golf brands, including Golf Channel, GolfNow and GolfPass, widening the group’s reach across content, data and at-home or on-site sports experiences.
Versant Media Group’s share price is US$36.82, with the stock down 21.1% year to date.
The key question now is how effectively Versant Media Group can integrate Full Swing’s hardware and data capabilities with its media and subscription products. Meaningful value for shareholders depends on turning that broader golf ecosystem into higher engagement, better monetisation and a defensible user base. Actualités en direct • Jul 15
Versant Media Group Secures Exclusive Bundesliga US Streaming Rights Through 2031 USA Sports and Germany’s Bundesliga have signed an exclusive multi-year U.S. media rights agreement, with more than 300 live matches per season to air in English across USA Network and Versant Media Group’s Fandango streaming services through the 2030-31 season.
The deal makes Fandango a streaming outlet for all Bundesliga regular season matches and contributes to USA Sports’ plan to show over 1,000 hours of live soccer during the 2026-27 season, expanding Versant’s presence in premium sports content.
Versant Media Group shares trade at $34.80, with the stock down 25.4% year to date, so investors are weighing a weaker recent share performance against the potential audience and engagement impact of long-term Bundesliga rights on Fandango.
The key question is whether the added live sports inventory can translate into higher subscription uptake or viewing time on Fandango without materially increasing content and marketing costs. Annonce • Jul 08
Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc. from Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC and a group of minority investors for approximately $530 million. Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc. from Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC and a group of minority investors for approximately $530 million on July 6, 2026. A cash consideration of $530 million will be paid by Versant Media Group, Inc. As part of consideration, $530 million is paid towards common equity of Full Swing Golf Holdings, Inc.
Following the closing of the transaction, Full Swing will operate within Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio, and Ryan Dotters will join Versant, reporting to Will McIntosh.
The transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal advisor for Versant Media Group, Inc. Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisor for Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for Bruin Capital Holdings, LLC. The Kirkland team included corporate lawyers Christopher Burwell, Frank Saviano, Jason Krochak, Alan Heisman; tax lawyers Mark Schwed, David Gilbert; technology & IP transactions lawyers Seth Traxler; employment & labor lawyers Risa Salins; employee benefits lawyers Matthew Antinossi; debt finance lawyers Ashley Martin and Jason Kanner; antitrust & competition lawyers Andrea Murino; and executive compensation lawyers Maddison Malone Riddick. Actualités en direct • Jul 07
Versant Media Group Agrees to Acquire Full Swing to Expand Sports Tech Portfolio Versant Media Group has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Full Swing, a sports technology company known for its interactive sports platform, in a cash deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.
The deal broadens Versant Media Group’s reach beyond its current golf offerings into wider sports engagement, training, entertainment and performance data, adding a new technology layer to its existing interactive sports experiences.
Versant Media Group shares trade at $37.22, with the stock down 20.2% year to date.
This acquisition leans into tech-driven sports engagement. The key questions for investors are how effectively Versant Media Group integrates Full Swing’s platform and what it pays relative to the revenue and usage that technology can support. Annonce • Jul 07
Versant Media Group, Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Aug 06, 2026 Versant Media Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results Pre-Market on Aug 06, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 24
Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 July 2026. Payment date: 22 July 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 6.2% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.2%). Annonce • Jun 22
Versant Media Group, Inc.(NasdaqGS:VSNT) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Versant Media Group, Inc.(NasdaqGS:VSNT) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Actualités en direct • May 15
Versant Media Group Eyes Digital Expansion as Q1 Profitability Supports Shareholder Payouts Versant Media Group reported a 1% revenue decline in Q1 2026, mainly tied to softness in Pay TV affecting linear distribution and advertising, while Platforms and content licensing helped balance the impact.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 5% and free cash flow reached US$558 million, supporting a second quarterly dividend of US$0.375 per share and an accelerated US$100 million share repurchase planned for Q2 2026.
The company is putting more focus on direct-to-consumer offerings, with upcoming launches of the MS NOW subscription and Fandango AVOD services aimed at expanding audience reach and engagement.
The mix of solid profitability and meaningful cash returns, alongside investment in digital platforms, indicates a business that is using its existing cash generation to support both shareholder payouts and new growth initiatives.
Investors may want to watch how quickly the MS NOW and Fandango AVOD launches gain traction, since execution and user adoption will be important if the company is seeking to rely less on traditional Pay TV revenue over time. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2026 earnings released First quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$1.99. Revenue: US$1.69b (down 1.2% from 1Q 2025). Net income: US$286.0m (down 14% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 17% (down from 20% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Revenue is expected to decline by 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the US are expected to grow by 2.7%. Annonce • Apr 25
Versant Media Group, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2026 Versant Media Group, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2026. Annonce • Apr 14
Versant Media Group, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 14, 2026 Versant Media Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on May 14, 2026 Annonce • Apr 04
Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) acquired Stock Story, Inc. Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) acquired Stock Story, Inc. on April 2, 2026. As part of the transaction, Adam Hejl will join Versant and report to Deep Bagchee, Chief Product and Technology Officer for News. StockStory’s team will support ongoing product and technology initiatives, with an initial focus on enhancing CNBC’s digital investing capabilities.
Versant Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VSNT) completed the acquisition of Stock Story, Inc. on April 2, 2026. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 17
Independent Director recently bought US$510k worth of stock On the 13th of March, Leonard Potter bought around 14k shares on-market at roughly US$37.81 per share. This transaction increased Leonard's direct individual holding by 6x at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought US$559k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Mar 04
Full year 2025 earnings released Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$6.45. Revenue: US$6.69b (down 5.3% from FY 2024). Net income: US$930.0m (down 32% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 14% (down from 19% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is expected to decline by 1.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the US are expected to grow by 2.8%. Annonce • Feb 03
Versant Media Group, Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Mar 03, 2026 Versant Media Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results Pre-Market on Mar 03, 2026 Annonce • Jan 14
Versant Media Group, Inc.(NasdaqGS:VSNT) dropped from NASDAQ-100 Index Versant Media Group, Inc removed from NASDAQ-100 Index. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 06
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 23% After last week's 23% share price decline to US$36.26, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.9x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Media industry in the US. 