-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
We set our 12-month target at $35, applying an EV/EBITDA multiple of 3.1x to our 2026 estimate. We set our 2026 EPS estimate at $5.80 and 2027's at $8.01. Versant operates in highly competitive and rapidly evolving media and entertainment markets that are experiencing fundamental shifts in how audiences consume content. It faces intense competition across all aspects of its business, with competitors that have significant resources, greater efficiencies of scale, and fewer regulatory burdens increasingly challenging its market position. There is ongoing secular pressure in the pay TV sector, driven by cord cutting, which continues to erode linear distribution revenue and poses long-term risks for the business. The company acknowledged ratings declines, particularly impacting advertising revenue streams, and highlighted post-election normalization as a headwind for both advertising and overall revenue. It also mentioned that a softer theatrical slate negatively affected Fandango's performance.