Versant Media Group Inc
VSNTCommunication Services·Entertainment·USA·Mid·NASD·Nov 11 • 3:59 PM ET
Price
VSNT against its 20, 50 and 200-day averages38.7% under the 52-week high of 59.00 on 15 Dec 2025. 52-week low 27.17 on 12 Feb 2026. Last 15 sessions, 19.2% high to low
Volume 0.86× normal · the line is the 50-bar volume average
Profile
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc. operates as an industry media and entertainment business that operates in four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation and sports and genre entertainment. It also serves on markets primarily through a strong portfolio of brands consisting of renowned networks and complementary digital platforms. The company was founded on May 1, 2025 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
| Index | RUI |
|---|---|
| Employees | 4400 |
| IPO | Jan 05, 2026 |
| ATR, 14d | 1.16 |
| Rel volume | 0.86 |
| Short float | 4.38% |
| Insider own | 0.98% |
| Inst own | 92.76% |
Snapshot
6 groupsValuation
| Index | RUI |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | 4.93B |
| Enterprise Value | 6.91B |
| Income | 724.00M |
| Sales | 6.54B |
| Book/sh | 58.82 |
| Cash/sh | 7.71 |
| Dividend Est. | 1.28 (3.54%) |
| Dividend TTM | 1.12 (3.11%) |
| Dividend Ex-Date | Jan 04, 2027 |
| Dividend Gr. 3/5Y | - - |
| Payout | 0.00% |
| Employees | 4400 |
| IPO | Jan 05, 2026 |
Ratios
| P/E | 7.08 |
|---|---|
| Forward P/E | 4.76 |
| PEG | 0.42 |
| P/S | 0.75 |
| P/B | 0.61 |
| P/C | 4.69 |
| P/FCF | 3.00 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.12 |
| EV/Sales | 1.06 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
| Current Ratio | 2.08 |
| Debt/Eq | 0.36 |
| LT Debt/Eq | 0.35 |
| Option/Short | Yes / Yes |
Earnings
| EPS (ttm) | 5.10 |
|---|---|
| EPS next Y | 7.59 |
| EPS next Q | 0.32 |
| EPS this Y | -26.12% |
| EPS next Y | 80.58% |
| EPS next 5Y | 11.22% |
| EPS past 3/5Y | -19.15% - |
| Sales past 3/5Y | -5.14% - |
| EPS Y/Y TTM | -34.35% |
| Sales Y/Y TTM | -3.91% |
| EPS Q/Q | -38.70% |
| Sales Q/Q | -4.15% |
| Earnings | Nov 03 BMO |
| EPS/Sales Surpr. | 3233.33% 1.44% |
Ownership
| Insider Own | 0.98% |
|---|---|
| Insider Trans | 0.00% |
| Inst Own | 92.76% |
| Inst Trans | 2.04% |
| ROA | 6.04% |
| ROE | 7.95% |
| ROIC | 6.67% |
| Gross Margin | 40.32% |
| Oper. Margin | 18.27% |
| Profit Margin | 11.08% |
| SMA20 | 11.41% |
| SMA50 | 7.64% |
| SMA200 | -0.80% |
| Trades | - |
Technical
| Shs Outstand | 136.25M |
|---|---|
| Shs Float | 135.36M |
| Short Float | 4.38% |
| Short Ratio | 3.24 |
| Short Interest | 5.93M |
| 52W High | 59.00 -38.75% |
| 52W Low | 27.17 33.01% |
| Volatility | 4.12% 3.15% |
| ATR (14) | 1.16 |
| RSI (14) | 70.51 |
| Beta | - |
| Rel Volume | 0.86 |
| Avg Volume | 1.83M |
| Volume | 1,571,422 |
Performance
| Perf Week | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Perf Month | 16.36% |
| Perf Quarter | -7.12% |
| Perf Half Y | -10.63% |
| Perf YTD | -19.69% |
| Perf Year | - |
| Perf 3Y | - |
| Perf 5Y | - |
| Perf 10Y | - |
| Recom | 2.50 |
| Target Price | 43.38 |
| Prev Close | 34.93 |
| Price | 36.14 |
| Change % | 3.46% |
Analyst ratings
latest 10 of 10| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating change | Target | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Initiated | MMorgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | $38 | +5.1% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Initiated | CCitigroup | Buy | $41 | +13.4% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Upgrade | AArete | Sell → Neutral | $40 | +10.7% |
| May 12, 2026 | Initiated | JJP Morgan | Neutral | $43 | +19.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Initiated | SSeaport Research Partners | Buy | $45 | +24.5% |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Initiated | TTD Cowen | Hold | $32 | -11.5% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Initiated | GGoldman | Neutral | $34 | -5.9% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Initiated | RRaymond James | Mkt Perform | ||
| Jan 13, 2026 | Initiated | WWolfe Research | Outperform | $52 | +43.9% |
| Jan 06, 2026 | Initiated | AArete | Sell | $33 | -8.7% |
Peers
Mkt capInsider trading
7 filings| Insider | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Cost | Shares | Value | Total held | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Leonard | Director | Mar 12 '26 | Buy | 37.88 | 5,000 | 189,400 | 13,378 | Mar 16 06:40 PM |
| Potter Leonard | Director | Mar 11 '26 | Buy | 38.34 | 3,000 | 115,020 | 8,378 | Mar 16 06:40 PM |
| Potter Leonard | Director | Mar 10 '26 | Buy | 37.31 | 3,000 | 111,930 | 5,378 | Mar 16 06:40 PM |
| Potter Leonard | Director | Mar 13 '26 | Buy | 37.65 | 2,500 | 94,125 | 15,878 | Mar 16 06:40 PM |
| Conway Michael Aaron | Director | Mar 09 '26 | Buy | 36.14 | 1,350 | 48,789 | 3,728 | Mar 10 05:31 PM |
| HASSELL GERALD L | Director | Mar 09 '26 | Buy | 36.07 | 10,000 | 360,700 | 12,680 | Mar 10 05:26 PM |
| NOVAK DAVID C | Director | Mar 05 '26 | Buy | 36.85 | 143,000 | 5,269,550 | 158,560 | Mar 09 05:32 PM |
Held by
AUM| Ticker | Company | AUM |
|---|---|---|
| IJR | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | AUM: 106.27B |
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | AUM: 687.42B |
| VB | Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | AUM: 79.59B |
| DFSV | US Small Cap Value Portfolio ETF Class Shares | AUM: 8.52B |
| VBR | Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF | AUM: 37.76B |
| DFAT | U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio-ETF Class Shares | AUM: 14.47B |
| VXF | Vanguard Extended Market Index ETF | AUM: 30.47B |
| CALF | Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | AUM: 3.86B |
| SPSM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600TM Small Cap ETF | AUM: 16.06B |
| IJS | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | AUM: 7.74B |
News
latest 14 of 136- Versant Clears A Low EPS Bar As Cash Flow And Platforms Growth Outrun A Shrinking Core (Earnings Whispers)
- Versant Media Reports Third Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results (Business Wire)
- Versant Grows FAST Portfolio to 13 Channels, Bringing CNBC, Oxygen and E! Franchises to Prime Video and The Roku Channel (Business Wire)
- Versant's Sports Cost Air Pocket Arrives As Battered Stock Tests Its Advertising Recovery (Earnings Whispers)
- Versant Announces Licensing Agreement to Stream E!'S The Golden Life on Hulu (Business Wire)
- Versant to Report Third Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Results (Business Wire)
- Versant Reaches Multi-Year Distribution Renewal Agreement With Verizon (Business Wire)
- Versant Media Group Inc's Dividend Analysis (GuruFocus.com)
- Cable Stocks Are the Cheapest in the S&P 500. There's Good Reason. (Barrons.com)
- World Team Tennis Announces Broadcast Partnership with Versant's USA Sports (PR Newswire)
- Versant to Present at the BofA 2026 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference (Business Wire)
- Versant to Present at the 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference (Business Wire)
- FULL SWING INTRODUCES NEW CONNECTED APP-SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE, ENHANCED PERFORMANCE TRACKING, AND ADDITION OF VICTORY RANCH GOLF CLUB (PR Newswire)
- Versant Media Group Inc (VSNT) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Raises Guidance, Expands ... (GuruFocus.com) +6.79%
Quarterly earnings
actual against estimate| Period | Reported | EPS act | EPS est | EPS rep | Sales act | Sales est | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | 2026-11-03 | 0.340 | 0.010 | 0.340 | 1,594 | 1,571 | 7 |
| 2026Q2 | 2026-08-06 | 1.490 | 1.350 | 1.493 | 1,644 | 1,619 | 6 |
| 2026Q1 | 2026-05-14 | 1.990 | 1.582 | 2.022 | 1,687 | 1,622 | 5 |
| 2025Q4 | 2026-03-03 | 1.380 | 0.965 | 1.249 | 1,610 | 1,561 | 3 |
| 2025Q3 | 2025-12-03 | -0.005 | - | 0.554 | 1,664 | - | - |
| 2026Q4 | - | - | 0.315 | - | - | 1,554 | 7 |
| 2027Q1 | - | - | 2.321 | - | - | 1,551 | 4 |
| 2027Q2 | - | - | 2.600 | - | - | 1,641 | 4 |
| 2027Q3 | - | - | 0.832 | - | - | 1,593 | 4 |
| 2027Q4 | - | - | 0.470 | - | - | 1,485 | 2 |
| 2028Q1 | - | - | 2.098 | - | - | 1,501 | 2 |
| 2028Q2 | - | - | 2.485 | - | - | 1,609 | 2 |
| 2028Q3 | - | - | 1.029 | - | - | 1,623 | 2 |
| 2028Q4 | - | - | 0.631 | - | - | 1,501 | 2 |
| 2029Q1 | - | - | 3.038 | - | - | 1,514 | 1 |
| 2029Q2 | - | - | 4.115 | - | - | 1,685 | 1 |
Annual earnings
| Period | EPS act | EPS est | EPS rep | Sales act | Sales est |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025FY | 5.406 | 6.589 | 5.488 | 6,688 | 6,639 |
| 2026FY | - | 4.204 | - | - | 6,475 |
| 2027FY | - | 7.591 | - | - | 6,254 |
| 2028FY | - | 7.827 | - | - | 6,161 |
| 2029FY | - | 11.836 | - | - | 6,257 |
| 2030FY | - | 14.627 | - | - | 6,297 |
Estimate revisions
last 14 periods| Period | Type | Date | Estimates | Up | Down | Mean | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-11-09 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1,554 | 1,516 | 1,574 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-11-03 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1,554 | 1,516 | 1,574 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-10-26 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1,554 | 1,531 | 1,608 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-09-23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1,554 | 1,531 | 1,608 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-09-17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1,551 | 1,511 | 1,608 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-09-13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1,547 | 1,511 | 1,579 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-08-26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,547 | 1,511 | 1,579 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-08-07 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1,544 | 1,511 | 1,579 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-08-06 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1,541 | 1,511 | 1,579 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-07-28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1,539 | 1,523 | 1,558 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-07-10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,539 | 1,523 | 1,558 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-07-09 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,539 | 1,523 | 1,558 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-07-01 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,539 | 1,523 | 1,558 |
| 2026Q4 | S | 2026-06-30 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,539 | 1,523 | 1,555 |
Estimate history
| EPS, annual | 12.205 | 10.649 | 9.431 | 6.451 | 5.1025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | ||||
| EPS, quarterly | 1.273 | 2.602 | 2.539 | 2.09 | 0.554 | 1.249 | 2.022 | 1.493 | 0.339 |
| Period | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
| Sales, annual | 7834 | 7445 | 7062 | 6688 | 6535 | ||||
| Period | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | ||||
| Sales, quarterly | 1713 | 1723 | 1707 | 1708 | 1663 | 1610 | 1687 | 1644 | 1594 |
| Period | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
| Shares, annual | 144.528 | 144.528 | 144.528 | 144.169 | 136.626 | ||||
| Period | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | MRQ | ||||
| Shares, quarterly | 144.528 | 144.528 | 144.528 | 144.528 | 144.528 | 144.169 | 141.482 | 139.151 | 136.626 |
| Period | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
Income statement, annual
| Metric | TTM | 2025FY | 2024FY | 2023FY | 2022FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 6,535.00 | 6,688.00 | 7,062.00 | 7,445.00 | 7,834.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A | 3,900.00 | 3,947.00 | 4,053.00 | 4,145.00 | 4,153.00 |
| Gross Profit | 2,635.00 | 2,741.00 | 3,009.00 | 3,300.00 | 3,681.00 |
| Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other | 1,441.00 | 1,327.00 | 1,161.00 | 1,231.00 | 1,271.00 |
| Other Operating Expense | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Operating Income | 1,194.00 | 1,414.00 | 1,848.00 | 2,069.00 | 2,410.00 |
| Interest Expense | 170.00 | 13.00 | - | - | 0.00 |
| Unusual Expense | 116.00 | 182.00 | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Income Before Taxes | 982.00 | 1,228.00 | 1,843.00 | 2,069.00 | 2,349.00 |
| Income Taxes | 257.00 | 297.00 | 478.00 | 530.00 | 591.00 |
| Consolidated Net Income | 725.00 | 931.00 | 1,365.00 | 1,539.00 | 1,758.00 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | 724.00 | 930.00 | 1,363.00 | 1,539.00 | 1,764.00 |
| Net Income | 724.00 | 930.00 | 1,363.00 | 1,539.00 | 1,764.00 |
| EPS (Recurring) | 5.81 | 7.33 | 9.46 | 10.65 | 12.21 |
| EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries) | 5.11 | 6.45 | 9.43 | 10.65 | 12.21 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 5.10 | 6.45 | 9.43 | 10.65 | 12.21 |
| EBITDA | 2,217.00 | 2,424.00 | 2,837.00 | 3,060.00 | 3,402.00 |
| Non-Operating Income (Expense) | 74.00 | 9.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | -61.00 |
| Other After Tax Adjustments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 6.85 | 6.85 | - | - | - |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 0.67 | 0.97 | - | - | - |
| Gross Margin | 40.32 | 40.98 | 42.61 | 44.33 | 46.99 |
| Operating Margin | 18.27 | 21.14 | 26.17 | 27.79 | 30.76 |
| Net Margin | 11.08 | 13.91 | 19.30 | 20.67 | 22.52 |
| Shares Outstanding | 136.63 | 144.17 | 144.53 | 144.53 | 144.53 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,774.69 | 4,774.69 | - | - | - |
Income statement, quarterly
| Metric | 2026Q3 | 2026Q2 | 2026Q1 | 2025Q4 | 2025Q3 | 2025Q2 | 2025Q1 | 2024Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 1,594.00 | 1,644.00 | 1,687.00 | 1,610.00 | 1,663.00 | 1,708.00 | 1,707.00 | 1,723.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A | 1,122.00 | 908.00 | 894.00 | 976.00 | 1,128.00 | 944.00 | 899.00 | 913.00 |
| Gross Profit | 472.00 | 736.00 | 793.00 | 634.00 | 535.00 | 764.00 | 808.00 | 810.00 |
| Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other | 362.00 | 369.00 | 346.00 | 364.00 | 345.00 | 323.00 | 295.00 | 293.00 |
| Other Operating Expense | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Operating Income | 110.00 | 367.00 | 447.00 | 270.00 | 190.00 | 441.00 | 513.00 | 517.00 |
| Interest Expense | 53.00 | 52.00 | 52.00 | 13.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Unusual Expense | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 111.00 | 27.00 | 32.00 | 12.00 | 6.00 |
| Net Income Before Taxes | 66.00 | 323.00 | 398.00 | 195.00 | 124.00 | 409.00 | 499.00 | 512.00 |
| Income Taxes | 19.00 | 112.00 | 112.00 | 14.00 | 45.00 | 106.00 | 132.00 | 133.00 |
| Consolidated Net Income | 47.00 | 211.00 | 286.00 | 181.00 | 79.00 | 303.00 | 367.00 | 379.00 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | 47.00 | 211.00 | 286.00 | 180.00 | 80.00 | 302.00 | 367.00 | 376.00 |
| Net Income | 47.00 | 211.00 | 286.00 | 180.00 | 80.00 | 302.00 | 367.00 | 376.00 |
| EPS (Recurring) | 0.34 | 1.49 | 2.05 | 1.79 | 0.68 | 2.24 | 2.60 | 2.63 |
| EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries) | 0.34 | 1.50 | 2.02 | 1.25 | 0.55 | 2.09 | 2.54 | 2.60 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 0.34 | 1.49 | 2.02 | 1.25 | 0.55 | 2.09 | 2.54 | 2.60 |
| EBITDA | 353.00 | 625.00 | 703.00 | 536.00 | 445.00 | 685.00 | 758.00 | 761.00 |
| Non-Operating Income (Expense) | 8.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 49.00 | -39.00 | -1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Other After Tax Adjustments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Stock Option Compensation Expense | 12.64 | 12.64 | 13.43 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 7.08 | 6.09 | 5.76 | 5.53 | - | - | - | - |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.97 | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Margin | 29.61 | 44.77 | 47.01 | 39.38 | 32.17 | 44.73 | 47.33 | 47.01 |
| Operating Margin | 6.90 | 22.32 | 26.50 | 16.77 | 11.43 | 25.82 | 30.05 | 30.01 |
| Net Margin | 2.95 | 12.83 | 16.95 | 11.18 | 4.81 | 17.68 | 21.50 | 21.82 |
| Shares Outstanding | 136.63 | 139.15 | 141.48 | 144.17 | 144.53 | 144.53 | 144.53 | 144.53 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,940.09 | 5,095.34 | 5,337.14 | 5,130.97 | - | - | - | - |
Balance sheet, annual
| Metric | 2025FY | 2024FY | 2023FY | 2022FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Short Term Investments | 1,089.00 | 8.00 | 23.00 | - |
| Short Term Receivables | 1,151.00 | 1,280.00 | 1,364.00 | - |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Other Current Assets | 262.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 | - |
| Total Current Assets | 2,502.00 | 1,318.00 | 1,422.00 | - |
| Net Property, Plant & Equipment | 423.00 | 143.00 | 161.00 | - |
| Total Investments and Advances | 214.00 | 254.00 | 254.00 | - |
| Intangible Assets | 8,535.00 | 9,601.00 | 10,527.00 | - |
| Other Assets | 659.00 | 733.00 | 734.00 | - |
| Total Assets | 12,333.00 | 12,049.00 | 13,099.00 | - |
| Short Term Debt Incl. Current Port. of LT Debt | 0.00 | 12.00 | 18.00 | - |
| Accounts Payable | 151.00 | 102.00 | 105.00 | - |
| Other Current Liabilities | 471.00 | 476.00 | 491.00 | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 622.00 | 590.00 | 614.00 | - |
| Long Term Debt | 983.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Provision for Risks Charges | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 191.00 | 428.00 | 572.00 | - |
| Other Liabilities | 135.00 | 116.00 | 237.00 | - |
| Total Liabilities | 1,931.00 | 1,134.00 | 1,423.00 | - |
| Non-Equity Reserves | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Preferred Stock - Carrying Value | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Common Equity | 10,292.00 | 10,797.00 | 11,560.00 | - |
| Total Shareholders Equity | 10,292.00 | 10,797.00 | 11,560.00 | - |
| Accumulated Minority Interest | 110.00 | 118.00 | 117.00 | - |
| Total Equity | 10,402.00 | 10,915.00 | 11,677.00 | - |
| Total Liabilities & Stockholders Equity | 12,333.00 | 12,049.00 | 13,100.00 | - |
| Book Value Per Share | 71.39 | 74.71 | 79.98 | - |
| Tangible Book Value Per Share | 12.19 | 8.28 | 7.15 | - |
| Full-Time Employees | 4,400 | - | - | - |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.59 | - | - | - |
| Return on Assets | 7.63 | 10.84 | - | - |
| Return on Equity | 8.82 | 12.19 | - | - |
| Return on Invested Capital | 8.25 | 12.62 | 13.31 | - |
| Quick Ratio | 4.02 | 2.23 | 2.32 | - |
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | 2.23 | 2.32 | - |
Cash flow, annual
| Metric | TTM | 2025FY | 2024FY | 2023FY | 2022FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | 726.00 | 931.00 | 1,365.00 | 1,540.00 | 1,758.00 |
| Depreciation | 1,023.00 | 1,010.00 | 989.00 | 991.00 | 992.00 |
| Other Funds (Non Cash) | 67.00 | 70.00 | 16.00 | 15.00 | 77.00 |
| Funds from Operations | 1,663.00 | 1,872.00 | 2,225.00 | 2,411.00 | 2,676.00 |
| Extraordinary Item | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Changes in Working Capital | 126.00 | 150.00 | -14.00 | 17.00 | -167.00 |
| Cash from Operating Activities | 1,789.00 | 2,022.00 | 2,211.00 | 2,428.00 | 2,509.00 |
| Capital Expenditures | -149.00 | -167.00 | -54.00 | -56.00 | -65.00 |
| Net Assets From Acquisitions | -720.00 | -24.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sale of Fixed Assets and Businesses | 140.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Purchase or Sale of Investments | -50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Purchase of Investments | -110.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sale Or Maturity of Investments | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Uses | 0.00 | 0.00 | -17.00 | -4.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Sources | 1.00 | 36.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 27.00 |
| Cash from Investing Activities | -778.00 | -155.00 | -71.00 | -60.00 | -38.00 |
| Cash Dividends Paid | -106.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Change in Capital Stock | -300.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Repurchase of Common Pref Stock | -300.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sale of Common Pref Stock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Proceedsfrom Stock Options | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Issuance or Reduction of Debt, Net | 2,929.00 | 986.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Change in Long Term Debt | 2,929.00 | 986.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Issuance of Long Term Debt | 2,959.00 | 986.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Reduction of Long Term Debt | -30.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Financing Active Other Cash Flow | -2,537.00 | -1,768.00 | -2,155.00 | -2,355.00 | -2,486.00 |
| Other Financing Activities Uses | -2,607.00 | -1,768.00 | -2,155.00 | -2,359.00 | -2,492.00 |
| Cash from Financing Activities | -14.00 | -782.00 | -2,155.00 | -2,355.00 | -2,486.00 |
| Net Change in Cash | 996.00 | 1,085.00 | -15.00 | 13.00 | -15.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,640.00 | 1,855.00 | 2,157.00 | 2,372.00 | 2,444.00 |
| Preferred Dividends (Cash Flow) | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Price to Free Cash Flow | 2.86 | 3.50 | - | - | - |
| Deferred Taxes & Investment Tax Credit | - | -139.00 | -145.00 | -135.00 | -151.00 |
Balance sheet, quarterly
| Metric | 2026Q3 | 2026Q2 | 2026Q1 | 2025Q4 | 2025Q3 | 2025Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Short Term Investments | 1,051.00 | 1,478.00 | 1,193.00 | 1,089.00 | 56.00 | 4.00 |
| Short Term Receivables | 1,241.00 | 1,326.00 | 1,193.00 | 1,151.00 | 1,194.00 | 1,265.00 |
| Inventories | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Current Assets | 201.00 | 133.00 | 264.00 | 262.00 | 49.00 | 92.00 |
| Total Current Assets | 2,493.00 | 2,937.00 | 2,650.00 | 2,502.00 | 1,299.00 | 1,361.00 |
| Net Property, Plant & Equipment | 463.00 | 441.00 | 424.00 | 423.00 | 228.00 | 182.00 |
| Total Investments and Advances | 285.00 | 256.00 | 241.00 | 214.00 | 212.00 | 254.00 |
| Intangible Assets | 8,609.00 | 8,303.00 | 8,420.00 | 8,535.00 | 8,902.00 | 9,143.00 |
| Other Assets | 805.00 | 803.00 | 771.00 | 659.00 | 669.00 | 668.00 |
| Total Assets | 12,656.00 | 12,740.00 | 12,506.00 | 12,333.00 | 11,310.00 | 11,610.00 |
| Short Term Debt Incl. Current Port. of LT Debt | 113.00 | 113.00 | 83.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Accounts Payable | 224.00 | 268.00 | 283.00 | 151.00 | 98.00 | 89.00 |
| Income Tax Payable | - | 127.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities | 859.00 | 726.00 | 774.00 | 471.00 | 498.00 | 506.00 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,196.00 | 1,234.00 | 1,140.00 | 622.00 | 596.00 | 595.00 |
| Long Term Debt | 2,813.00 | 2,841.00 | 2,869.00 | 983.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Provision for Risks Charges | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 152.00 | 110.00 | 115.00 | 191.00 | 322.00 | 360.00 |
| Other Liabilities | 348.00 | 331.00 | 238.00 | 135.00 | 103.00 | 77.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 4,509.00 | 4,516.00 | 4,362.00 | 1,931.00 | 1,021.00 | 1,032.00 |
| Non-Equity Reserves | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Preferred Stock - Carrying Value | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Common Equity | 8,036.00 | 8,113.00 | 8,034.00 | 10,292.00 | 10,170.00 | 10,458.00 |
| Total Shareholders Equity | 8,036.00 | 8,113.00 | 8,034.00 | 10,292.00 | 10,170.00 | 10,458.00 |
| Accumulated Minority Interest | 110.00 | 111.00 | 110.00 | 110.00 | 119.00 | 120.00 |
| Total Equity | 8,146.00 | 8,224.00 | 8,144.00 | 10,402.00 | 10,289.00 | 10,578.00 |
| Total Liabilities & Stockholders Equity | 12,655.00 | 12,740.00 | 12,506.00 | 12,333.00 | 11,310.00 | 11,610.00 |
| Book Value Per Share | 58.82 | 58.30 | 56.78 | 71.39 | 70.37 | 72.36 |
| Tangible Book Value Per Share | -4.19 | -1.37 | -2.73 | 12.19 | 8.77 | 9.10 |
| Full-Time Employees | - | - | - | 4,400 | 4,032 | - |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.52 | 0.50 | - | - |
| Return on Assets | 6.04 | 6.22 | - | 7.62 | - | - |
| Return on Equity | 7.95 | 8.15 | - | 8.81 | - | - |
| Return on Invested Capital | 0.43 | 1.93 | 2.62 | 1.60 | 0.79 | 2.89 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | 2.38 | 2.32 | 4.02 | 2.18 | 2.29 |
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | 2.38 | 2.32 | 4.02 | 2.18 | 2.29 |
Cash flow, quarterly
| Metric | 2026Q3 | 2026Q2 | 2026Q1 | 2025Q4 | 2025Q3 | 2025Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | 47.00 | 211.00 | 286.00 | 182.00 | 79.00 | - |
| Depreciation | 243.00 | 258.00 | 256.00 | 266.00 | 255.00 | - |
| Other Funds (Non Cash) | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 7.00 | 47.00 | - |
| Funds from Operations | 312.00 | 482.00 | 459.00 | 410.00 | 354.00 | - |
| Extraordinary Item | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Changes in Working Capital | 34.00 | -100.00 | 126.00 | 66.00 | 79.00 | - |
| Cash from Operating Activities | 346.00 | 382.00 | 585.00 | 476.00 | 433.00 | - |
| Capital Expenditures | -44.00 | -32.00 | -27.00 | -46.00 | -58.00 | - |
| Net Assets From Acquisitions | -497.00 | -54.00 | -145.00 | -24.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Sale of Fixed Assets and Businesses | 0.00 | 140.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Purchase or Sale of Investments | -50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Purchase of Investments | -110.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Sale Or Maturity of Investments | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Other Uses | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.00 | - |
| Other Sources | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 35.00 | - |
| Cash from Investing Activities | -590.00 | 53.00 | -172.00 | -69.00 | -9.00 | - |
| Cash Dividends Paid | -53.00 | -53.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Preferred Dividends (Cash Flow) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Change in Capital Stock | -100.00 | -100.00 | -100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Repurchase of Common Pref Stock | -100.00 | -100.00 | -100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Sale of Common Pref Stock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Proceedsfrom Stock Options | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Issuance or Reduction of Debt, Net | -30.00 | 0.00 | 1,973.00 | 986.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Change in Long Term Debt | -30.00 | 0.00 | 1,973.00 | 986.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Issuance of Long Term Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,973.00 | 986.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Reduction of Long Term Debt | -30.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Net Financing Active Other Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.00 | -2,182.00 | -355.00 | -373.00 | - |
| Other Financing Activities Uses | 0.00 | 0.00 | -2,252.00 | -355.00 | -373.00 | - |
| Cash from Financing Activities | -183.00 | -153.00 | -309.00 | 631.00 | -373.00 | - |
| Net Change in Cash | -427.00 | 282.00 | 104.00 | 1,037.00 | 52.00 | - |
| Free Cash Flow | 302.00 | 350.00 | 558.00 | 430.00 | 375.00 | - |
| Price to Free Cash Flow | 2.86 | 3.07 | - | - | - | - |
Revenue breakdown
| Advertising | 2024: 1.73B 2025: 1.58B |
|---|---|
| Content Licensing And Other | 2024: 211.00M 2025: 193.00M |
| Linear Distribution | 2024: 4.33B 2025: 4.09B |
| Platforms | 2024: 795.00M 2025: 826.00M |
| United States | 2024: 7.06B 2025: 6.69B |
Short interest
shares short against float, oldest to newest| Settlement | Of float | Shares short | Float | Avg volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 4.38% | 5.9M | 135.4M | 1.75M |
| 2026-10-15 | 4.24% | 5.8M | 137.8M | 1.71M |
| 2026-09-30 | 4.22% | 5.8M | 137.8M | 1.71M |
| 2026-09-15 | 3.98% | 5.5M | 137.8M | 1.84M |
| 2026-08-31 | 4.28% | 5.9M | 137.8M | 1.88M |
| 2026-08-14 | 3.80% | 5.2M | 137.8M | 1.95M |
| 2026-07-31 | 3.43% | 4.8M | 140.1M | 1.93M |
| 2026-07-15 | 2.85% | 4.0M | 140.8M | 2.03M |
| 2026-06-30 | 2.71% | 3.8M | 140.8M | 2.04M |
| 2026-06-15 | 1.93% | 2.7M | 140.8M | 2.00M |
| 2026-05-29 | 2.16% | 3.0M | 140.8M | 2.29M |
| 2026-05-15 | 2.86% | 4.0M | 140.8M | 2.46M |
| 2026-04-30 | 1.18% | 1.7M | 142.4M | 2.58M |
| 2026-04-15 | 1.15% | 1.6M | 142.4M | 2.86M |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.83% | 2.6M | 143.0M | 4.70M |
| 2026-03-13 | 1.41% | 2.0M | 143.0M | 4.20M |
| 2026-02-27 | 1.71% | 2.4M | 143.0M | 4.37M |
| 2026-02-13 | 1.73% | 2.5M | 143.3M | 4.69M |
| 2026-01-30 | 1.74% | 2.5M | 143.3M | 5.26M |
| 2026-01-15 | 1.60% | 2.3M | 143.3M | 5.99M |
Option chain
expiry 2026-11-20| Type | Strike | Bid | Ask | Last | IV | Open int | Volume | Delta | Theta | Vega |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| call | 20.00 | 14.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 | 4.372 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.986 | -0.018 | 0.002 |
| call | 22.50 | 11.50 | 15.40 | 0.00 | 3.637 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.984 | -0.017 | 0.002 |
| call | 25.00 | 9.20 | 12.40 | 6.08 | 2.671 | 122 | 0.00 | 0.980 | -0.017 | 0.003 |
| call | 30.00 | 4.90 | 7.90 | 5.00 | 2.025 | 91.00 | 15.00 | 0.918 | -0.043 | 0.008 |
| call | 35.00 | 0.30 | 1.80 | 1.41 | 0.516 | 855 | 35.00 | 0.679 | -0.055 | 0.020 |
| call | 40.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.464 | 2,732 | 1.00 | 0.086 | -0.023 | 0.009 |
| call | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 | 0.17 | 0.738 | 141 | 32.00 | 0.032 | -0.017 | 0.004 |
| call | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 1.55 | 1.055 | 21.00 | 0.00 | 0.023 | -0.017 | 0.003 |
| call | 55.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 1.282 | 13.00 | 0.00 | 0.020 | -0.018 | 0.003 |
| call | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 1.482 | 53.00 | 0.00 | 0.018 | -0.019 | 0.002 |
| put | 20.00 | 0.00 | 1.15 | 0.09 | 1.819 | 1.00 | 0.00 | -0.013 | -0.019 | 0.002 |
| put | 22.50 | 0.00 | 1.15 | 0.00 | 1.493 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.015 | -0.018 | 0.002 |
| put | 25.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1.051 | 272 | 0.00 | -0.021 | -0.016 | 0.003 |
| put | 30.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.905 | 2,339 | 0.00 | -0.082 | -0.043 | 0.008 |
| put | 35.00 | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.463 | 283 | 100 | -0.320 | -0.055 | 0.020 |
| put | 40.00 | 2.80 | 6.10 | 5.14 | 1.646 | 4.00 | 0.00 | -0.913 | -0.022 | 0.009 |
| put | 45.00 | 7.70 | 10.90 | 12.78 | 2.147 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.967 | -0.015 | 0.004 |
| put | 50.00 | 12.90 | 15.80 | 0.00 | 2.560 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.975 | -0.017 | 0.003 |
| put | 55.00 | 17.30 | 21.10 | 0.00 | 3.114 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.979 | -0.017 | 0.003 |
| put | 60.00 | 22.30 | 26.10 | 0.00 | 3.455 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.981 | -0.018 | 0.002 |
Latest SEC filings
30| Filed | Form | Description | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 10-Q | Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) | 2026-09-30 | SEC |
| 2026-11-03 | 8-K | Current report | 2026-11-03 | SEC |
| 2026-09-09 | S-8 | Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans | SEC | |
| 2026-08-06 | 10-Q | Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) | 2026-06-30 | SEC |
| 2026-08-06 | 8-K | Current report | 2026-08-06 | SEC |
| 2026-07-30 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | SEC | ||
| 2026-07-30 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-07-28 | SEC |
| 2026-07-06 | 8-K | Current report | 2026-07-06 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-29 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-06-26 | SEC |
| 2026-06-26 | 8-K | Current report | 2026-06-25 | SEC |
| 2026-06-11 | DEFA14A | Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | SEC | |
| 2026-05-14 | 10-Q | Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) | 2026-03-31 | SEC |
| 2026-05-14 | 8-K | Current report | 2026-05-14 | SEC |
| 2026-05-05 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-05-02 | SEC |
| 2026-04-30 | SCHEDULE 13G | SEC | ||
| 2026-04-29 | SCHEDULE 13G | SEC | ||
| 2026-04-23 | DEFA14A | Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | SEC | |
| 2026-04-23 | DEF 14A | Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | 2025-12-31 | SEC |
| 2026-04-23 | ARS | Annual report to security holders. | 2025-12-31 | SEC |
| 2026-04-07 | 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 2026-04-03 | SEC |
| 2026-03-26 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | SEC | ||
| 2026-03-26 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | SEC |
Insider activity by month
| Month | Bought | Buys | Sold | Sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-09 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03 | 6.19M | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Institutional holders
| Manager | % owned |
|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 12.78% |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.98% |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.51% |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.24% |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.49% |
| STATE STREET CORP | 3.36% |
| DODGE & COX | 3.16% |
| NORGES BANK | 3.15% |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.68% |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 1.98% |
Funds
| Fund | % owned |
|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund | 30.29% |
| American High Income Trust | 27.70% |
| NYLIM MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund | 22.36% |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 15.80% |
| Income Fund of America | 14.39% |
| iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 11.67% |
| PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 9.83% |
| PIMCO High Yield Fund | 9.17% |
| iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF | 7.94% |
| Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund | 7.10% |
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