Janus Henderson Group PLC Acquires Shares of 68,731 Versant Corporation $VSNT

Key Points

• Janus Henderson Group acquired 68,731 Versant shares worth approximately $2.54 million during the first quarter, joining several other institutional investors that recently initiated positions.
• Versant reported quarterly EPS of $1.49, beating estimates by $0.10, on revenue of $1.64 billion. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to $6.2 billion–$6.5 billion, citing platforms growth, advertising momentum and digital expansion.
• Shares opened at $38.67, while analysts maintained an overall “Hold” rating with an average price target of $43.20. Growth in digital businesses is helping offset ongoing weakness in traditional pay-TV distribution.

Janus Henderson Group PLC bought a new position in Versant Corporation (NASDAQ:VSNT - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 68,731 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,544,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA purchased a new stake in shares of Versant in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $24,134,000. Cheviot Value Management LLC purchased a new position in Versant during the fourth quarter worth approximately $795,000. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC purchased a new position in Versant during the fourth quarter worth approximately $646,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acquired a new position in Versant during the fourth quarter worth $203,000. Finally, Barclays PLC acquired a new position in Versant during the fourth quarter worth $112,000.

Versant Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:VSNT opened at $38.67 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $5.46 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.43. Versant Corporation has a 12-month low of $27.17 and a 12-month high of $59.00. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $37.55 and a 200 day moving average price of $36.83. The company has a current ratio of 2.38, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.49 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $1.64 billion during the quarter. Sell-side analysts expect that Versant Corporation will post 4.28 EPS for the current year.

Versant Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st were issued a $0.375 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 1st. Versant's dividend payout ratio is currently 75.38%.

More Versant News

Here are the key news stories impacting Versant this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Versant raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to $6.2 billion–$6.5 billion, broadly in line with the $6.4 billion consensus estimate, and increased its adjusted EBITDA outlook. Management cited strong platforms-segment growth, advertising momentum and digital expansion. Versant raises 2026 outlook on strength of platforms segment and advertising momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $1.49, beating analysts’ $1.39 consensus estimate by $0.10. Revenue of $1.64 billion also exceeded expectations, helping support the initial positive market reaction. Versant earnings results
• Positive Sentiment: Advertising demand for Versant’s news and sports programming improved, while growth in digital platforms helped offset weakness in traditional pay-TV distribution. The company also outlined shareholder-return plans, adding to the stock’s appeal. Versant lifts annual revenue forecast as digital growth offsets pay-TV weakness
• Neutral Sentiment: Management characterized the quarter as mixed: growth businesses are gaining traction, but the company remains exposed to ongoing secular pressure in pay-TV distribution. Versant Q2 2026 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue declined 4% year over year to $1.64 billion, while EPS fell to $1.49 from $2.09, reflecting continued pay-TV weakness and comparisons against a stronger prior-year period. Versant posts mixed Q2 results

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have issued reports on VSNT. Weiss Ratings raised Versant from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. TD Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Versant from $35.00 to $39.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of Versant from $37.00 to $42.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Arete Research upgraded shares of Versant from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating and set a $40.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $46.00 target price on shares of Versant in a research note on Monday, May 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $43.20.

Versant Company Profile

Versant Corporation is a provider of data management software. The Company designs, develops, markets and supports database management system products that companies use to solve data management and data integration issues. It also provides related product support, training and consulting services to assist users of the Company's products in developing and deploying software applications based on its products. The Company's Versant Object Database product is used primarily by enterprises, which have data management requirements, such as technology providers, telecommunications carriers, Government defense agencies, defense contractors, healthcare companies and companies in the financial services and transportation industries.

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