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Versant Media Group, Inc. VSNT

Television Broadcasting Stations · SIC 4833 · Vertical: Television Broadcasting Stations (SIC 4833)

33.98USD+3.95% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Versant Media Group is a media and entertainment company spun off from Comcast in early 2026, operating news, sports and entertainment networks such as MS NOW, CNBC and USA Network alongside digital platforms such as GolfNow and Fandango. Revenue fell in 2025 as cable subscribers declined, and the company is shifting its focus toward digital platforms and acquisitions. Revenue in 2025 was 6.69 bn USD, and 2026 guidance points to between 6.2 and 6.45 bn USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) stock was 33.98 USD (+3.95% on the day), with beta 0.41, 52-week range 27.42–47.45 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 1.6 bn USD (−4.1% YoY), net income of 47.0 m USD (−41.3% YoY), diluted EPS 0.34 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
unavailable
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
E/P (TTM)
unavailable
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.41
Volatility (1y) 41%
52-week range
27.4247.45

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
62.1
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
29.87 – 33.13
above the upper band · %B 1.26 · band width 10.4%
SMA 50 / 200
34.12 / 36.37
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.26 / -0.71
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+9.5%−1.1%+10.6 pp—
3 months−5.1%−0.5%−4.6 pp—
6 months−17.1%+4.4%−21.5 pp—
Year to date−24.5%+12.3%−36.8 pp—
1 yearunavailable+13.5%unavailable−2.8%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+11.8%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−42.2%
16 Dec 2025 → 12 Feb 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−42.2%
16 Dec 2025 → 12 Feb 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
1.6 bn USD
−4.1% YoY
Net income
47.0 m USD
−41.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.34
−39.3% YoY
net / operating
2.9% / 6.9%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue1.7 bn1.7 bn1.7 bn1.6 bn1.7 bn1.6 bn1.6 bn
Cost of revenue654.0 m700.0 m873.0 m710.0 m638.0 m650.0 m879.0 m
SG&A307.0 m355.0 m372.0 m435.0 m351.0 m369.0 m362.0 m
Operating income499.0 m410.0 m164.0 m199.0 m442.0 m367.0 m110.0 m
Interest expense00013.0 m52.0 m52.0 m53.0 m
Pre-tax income499.0 m409.0 m124.0 m195.0 m398.0 m323.0 m66.0 m
Income tax132.0 m106.0 m45.0 m14.0 m112.0 m112.0 m19.0 m
Net income367.0 m302.0 m80.0 m181.0 m286.0 m211.0 m47.0 m
Diluted EPS2.552.090.56—1.991.490.34
Operating cash flow478.0 m635.0 m ≈433.0 m ≈476.0 m585.0 m382.0 m ≈346.0 m ≈
Capex21.0 m42.0 m ≈58.0 m ≈46.0 m27.0 m32.0 m ≈44.0 m ≈
Dividends paid——0 ≈———53.0 m ≈
Share repurchases00 ≈0 ≈—100.0 m100.0 m ≈100.0 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

EPS unavailable in the issuer's structured filings (e.g. a partnership reports per unit, not per share).

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202320242025
Revenue7.4 bn7.1 bn6.7 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable−5.1%−5.3%
Net income1.5 bn1.4 bn930.0 m
Net income YoYunavailable−11.4%−31.8%
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %20.7%19.3%13.9%
Free cash flow2.4 bn2.2 bn1.9 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
55.0 m USD
Financial debt
983.0 m USD
Net debt
928.0 m USD
Equity
10.4 bn USD
Total assets
12.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.09x
Current ratio
4.02x
ROE
8.7%
ROA
7.6%
FCF margin
27.7%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
7.4 bn
2024
7.1 bn
2025
6.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
3.2 bn
2024
3.1 bn
2025
2.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
4.3 bn ≈
2024
4.0 bn ≈
2025
3.8 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026derived

SG&A
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
2.1 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
0
2024
0
2025
13.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
2.1 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
530.0 m
2024
478.0 m
2025
297.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
1.5 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
930.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
23.0 m
2024
8.0 m
2025
55.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
—
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
—
2024
1.3 bn
2025
2.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
—
2024
143.0 m
2025
423.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
7.7 bn
2024
7.7 bn
2025
7.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
—
2024
1.9 bn
2025
924.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
—
2024
12.0 bn
2025
12.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
—
2024
102.0 m
2025
151.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 14 May 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
0
2025
983.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
—
2024
590.0 m
2025
622.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
11.7 bn
2024
10.9 bn
2025
10.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
2.4 bn
2024
2.2 bn
2025
2.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
56.0 m
2024
54.0 m
2025
167.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
2.4 bn ≈
2024
2.2 bn ≈
2025
1.9 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-60.0 m
2024
-71.0 m
2025
-155.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-2.4 bn
2024
-2.2 bn
2025
-782.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
-30.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-31.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-14.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
56.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
17.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
11.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
25.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
9.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
5.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
8.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROCE
9.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
6.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
1.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
149.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
1.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
226.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
69 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
28 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
input data missing
Earnings yield
unavailable
input data missing
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

33.98 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: unavailable

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
input data missing
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
9.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
11.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

26/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 03 Nov 2026
verified 263derived 12

Score by group

33% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Television Broadcasting Stations (SIC 4833)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality8.2%100 (vs peers)31%
Net margin · Quality11.1%80 (vs peers)19%
FCF conversion · Quality226.2%100 (on a fixed band)19%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet6.6x78 (on a fixed band)19%
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.1x100 (on a fixed band)13%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet87/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality95/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 6.7 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -5.3%; net margin 11.1%; ROE 9.0%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 8.2%
  • Net margin: 11.1%
  • FCF conversion: 226.2%
  • Interest coverage: 6.6x
  • Current ratio: 2.1x

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Television Broadcasting Stations (SIC 4833) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 11 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 23.5x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
—
vertical median —
P/B
—
vertical median 0.9x
ROE
9.0%
vertical median 5.1%
above median (+75.8%)
Net margin
11.1%
vertical median 1.7%
above median (+541.5%)
EBIT margin
17.1%
vertical median 3.1%
above median (+456.3%)
Revenue YoY
-5.3%
vertical median -6.0%
above median
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 2.9x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 5.2%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
PSKYSkydance Corp10.5 bn———−1.5%unavailable / unavailable
NXSTNexstar Media Group, Inc.5.7 bn34.08.3%3.2%−8.5%−4% / +30%
FOXFox Corporation6213.016.8%11.6%+5.1%+6% / +123%
GTNGray Media, Inc.——-1.2%-0.8%−15.1%+1% / −36%
SSPThe E.w. Scripps Company——-174.7%-58.0%−14.3%−9% / −45%
FWONALiberty Media Corporation——5.4%9.4%+22.7%+4% / +59%
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.——9.0%11.1%−5.3%unavailable / unavailable
EVCEntravision Communications Corporation—710.64.8%0.6%+22.6%+162% / +83%
NMAXNewsmax Inc.——-5.8%-3.2%+10.7%−2% / unavailable
SBGISinclair, Inc.—10.225.4%2.8%−10.7%−11% / +12%
TVGrupo Televisa, S.A.B.——-7.5%-13.3%−6.0%−15% / −29%
FENGPhoenix New Media Limited——15.4%30.2%−15.8%−34% / −5%

1- and 3-year price returns: for VSNT from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).

In brief

Versant Media Group is a media and entertainment company spun off from Comcast in early 2026, operating news, sports and entertainment networks such as MS NOW, CNBC and USA Network alongside digital platforms such as GolfNow and Fandango. Revenue fell in 2025 as cable subscribers declined, and the company is shifting its focus toward digital platforms and acquisitions. Revenue in 2025 was 6.69 bn USD 1, and 2026 guidance points to between 6.2 and 6.45 bn USD 3.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A portfolio of brands with a broad audience, reaching more than 50 million viewers weekly in 2025 1.
  • Digital platforms that lead their niches, such as golf booking and cinema ticketing 1.
  • Strong operating cash flow that supports acquisitions and dividends 23.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on linear distribution, which declines with cable subscribers 1.
  • Declining revenue in 2025 and in the first half of 2026 12.
  • Higher public company costs than under Comcast and new debt taken on at separation 12.

Opportunities

  • Expansion of digital platforms and of direct-to-consumer services such as those at CNBC and MS NOW 23.
  • Acquisitions in sports and technology, such as Full Swing and the Bundesliga rights 23.
  • Growth in digital audiences, where the company has reported notable expansion 2.

Threats

  • Continued decline of cable television, which could reduce distribution revenue 1.
  • Rising costs for sports rights and intense competition for content 1.
  • Pressure on advertising from audience fragmentation and competition from social media 1.

Risks

  • Decline of cable subscribershigh

    If subscribers keep leaving the MVPD ecosystem, distribution revenue could fall faster than the company expects 1.

  • Renegotiation of distribution contractshigh

    Distribution contracts could be renewed on less favorable terms, particularly after the separation from Comcast 1.

  • Volatile advertisingmedium

    Advertising revenue depends on ratings and on political and sporting cycles, which makes it hard to predict 1.

  • Cost of sports rightsmedium

    The price of sports rights could rise beyond what the company can absorb without hurting margins 1.

  • Debt after separationmedium

    The company took on significant debt at separation, which limits financial flexibility if revenue falls 2.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If digital platforms keep growing, they could offset linear declines and support revenue over the long term 13.
  • Guidance for 2026 was raised for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, which could point to stabilization in operations 3.
  • News and sports audiences remain large, and long-term sports rights could support advertising 13.

What would break the thesis

  • If cable subscribers keep falling, linear revenue could decline faster than platform growth 1.
  • Debt taken on at separation and public company costs could limit profitability 12.
  • The cost of sports rights could stay high and erode margins if revenue does not grow 1.

What to watch

  • Delivery of the revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance2026
  • Trend in linear distribution subscribers and contract renewals2027
  • Integration of Full Swing and its effect on platform revenueQ4 2026
  • Results after the SportsEngine sale and revenue excluding that divisionQ3 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).

The business

Versant is a media and entertainment company active in four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics, and sports and genre entertainment. Its television brands include MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY and Oxygen True Crime, and its digital platforms include GolfNow, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes 1. The company separated from Comcast on January 2, 2026 and trades on Nasdaq as VSNT 1. It reports one operating segment 1.

Revenue comes from four sources: linear distribution to multichannel video distributors, advertising across networks and digital platforms, transaction-based platform services, and content licensing 1. Linear distribution remains the largest source but declines with subscribers 1. Digital platforms are growing and are treated as an important growth direction 1.

In August 2026 the company announced the acquisition of Full Swing, a sports technology company, and added Bundesliga rights for USA Network and Fandango 23. It also sold its SportsEngine division in the second quarter of 2026 2. These moves show a tilt toward sports and digital platforms rather than linear television alone 3.

Segments

Digital platforms

Digital platforms include GolfNow, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes and earn revenue from transactions, fees and technology services 1. Platform revenue rose in the second quarter of 2026, suggesting this direction could offset linear declines 3.

Content and licensing

The company produces, licenses and acquires sports and entertainment content, and content licensing revenue is relatively small 1. Long-term sports rights are an important part of the strategy 1.

Market context

The US cable television market is contracting as subscribers move toward streaming, which reduces distribution and advertising revenue for traditional networks 1. Live sports is becoming more competitive and expensive, and sports rights are increasingly contested 1. Digital advertising is growing at the expense of linear advertising 1.

Digital platforms operate in consumer markets such as golf and cinema ticketing that can grow independently of linear television 1. Company revenue also depends on advertising cycles such as election campaigns and major sporting events 1.

Trends

  • Decline of cable televisionheadwind

    Cable subscribers are falling, which reduces distribution and advertising revenue 1. If the decline continues, linear revenue could fall further 1.

  • Growth of digital platformstailwind

    Digital platforms grew in 2025 and in the first half of 2026, and the company treats them as an important growth direction 13. If this growth holds, it could partly offset linear declines 3.

  • Cost of sports rightsmixed

    Sports rights are becoming more expensive and more competitive, and the company is taking on long-term commitments 1. The Bundesliga and Full Swing deals show these costs remain a priority 23.

  • Advertising and audiencesmixed

    Ratings fell in 2025, but in the second quarter of 2026 the news networks showed signs of improvement 13. Advertising could recover if audiences stabilize 3.

Competitive position

Versant networks compete with other channels for carriage on multichannel distributors and for viewers 1. They also compete with other programming licensors, streaming platforms, social media, radio and newspapers for advertising 1. Competition has intensified, and competitors with greater resources can offer more attractive services 1.

In digital platforms the company competes with other online booking and ticketing services and with streaming platforms that sell advertising 1. Competitors could benefit from better data and new technologies such as generative AI 1.

  • Comcast (NBCUniversal)CMCSA

    Versant's former parent, which operates broadcast networks and Peacock and competes for distribution and advertising 1.

  • Streaming platforms

    Ad-supported and subscription streaming services that draw audiences from cable and compete for advertising budgets 1.

  • Social media and video platforms

    Platforms that compete for viewers' time and advertisers' budgets 1.

  • Golf and ticketing technology operators

    Services that compete with GolfNow for golf bookings and with Fandango for cinema tickets 1.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Versant Media Group, Inc. · 03 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Versant Media Group, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Versant Media Group, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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