Gradient Investments LLC Acquires New Shares in Versant Corporation $VSNT

Gradient Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Versant Corporation (NASDAQ:VSNT) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 37,496 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,350,000.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in VSNT. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA purchased a new position in Versant during the 4th quarter valued at about $24,134,000. Cheviot Value Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Versant during the fourth quarter valued at about $795,000. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Versant in the fourth quarter worth about $646,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Versant in the fourth quarter worth about $203,000. Finally, Barclays PLC bought a new position in shares of Versant in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $112,000.

Versant News Summary

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

VSNT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Arete Research raised shares of Versant from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $40.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Versant from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of Versant in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $43.00 price target for the company. Seaport Research Partners restated a “buy” rating and set a $46.00 price target on shares of Versant in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $43.20.

Versant Stock Performance

NASDAQ:VSNT opened at $38.67 on Monday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $37.55 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $36.86. Versant Corporation has a twelve month low of $27.17 and a twelve month high of $59.00. The stock has a market cap of $5.46 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.43. The company has a quick ratio of 2.38, a current ratio of 2.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $1.64 billion for the quarter. As a group, equities analysts predict that Versant Corporation will post 4.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Versant Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st were paid a $0.375 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st. Versant’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 75.38%.

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.