Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) reported second-quarter revenue of $1.64 billion, down 4% from the prior-year period, while adjusted EBITDA rose 3% to $624 million as growth in advertising and digital platforms helped offset continued pressure in linear television distribution. Chief Executive Officer Mark L

Versant Media Group Inc (VSNT) boosts full-year outlook on strong portfolio momentum, strategic acquisitions, and robust shareholder returns despite linear TV headwinds.

Shares in Versant Media rose sharply after the CNBC and MS Now owner raised its full-year revenue forecast, on track for their biggest one-day gain since spinning of from Comcast in January. Versant said Thursday that it now expects revenue of between $6.2 billion and $6.45 billion, above analyst estimates of $6.41 billion. The move came as Versant, which also owns platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango, reported second-quarter results that beat expectations—through both revenue and profit fell in the period.

Versant Media shares climbed after the company raised its full-year outlook despite recording lower sales in its third earnings report since being spun off from Comcast.

The cable network spinoff from Comcast beat Wall Street estimates on earnings per share and revenue in the second quarter

Versant Media Group stock has fallen 21.1% year to date, yet both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market based valuation checks point to the shares trading at a discount rather than a premium. Year to date, Versant Media Group is down 21.1%, which means the recent weakness in the share price is a central part of the valuation story. The completed acquisition of Full Swing Sports Technology can support revenue and cash flow growth over time. The risk is that...

Versant Media Group expands golf footprint with Full Swing acquisition Versant Media Group (VSNT) has completed its acquisition of sports technology company Full Swing, an event that brings fresh attention to how the stock reflects the company’s growing golf focused digital platforms. See our latest analysis for Versant Media Group. Despite the Full Swing deal drawing fresh attention to Versant Media Group, the stock’s recent momentum has been weak, with the 90 day share price return down...

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