Gradient Investments LLC Makes New Investment in Versant Corporation $VSNT

Gradient Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of Versant Corporation (NASDAQ:VSNT) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 37,496 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,350,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Citizens National Bank Trust Department purchased a new position in Versant in the first quarter worth $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Versant during the 1st quarter valued at $28,000. Parallel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Versant during the 1st quarter valued at $32,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Versant during the 1st quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt bought a new stake in shares of Versant during the 1st quarter worth $35,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on VSNT shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on shares of Versant in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $43.00 target price on the stock. Seaport Research Partners reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $46.00 price target on shares of Versant in a report on Monday, May 18th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Versant from $35.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Versant from $37.00 to $42.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Versant from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $43.20.

Key Headlines Impacting Versant

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

Versant Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VSNT opened at $38.67 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.38, a current ratio of 2.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.46 billion and a PE ratio of 19.43. Versant Corporation has a twelve month low of $27.17 and a twelve month high of $59.00. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $37.55 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $36.86.

Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $1.64 billion during the quarter. Equities analysts forecast that Versant Corporation will post 4.28 EPS for the current year.

Versant Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed 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 was Wednesday, July 1st. Versant’s payout ratio 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.