Janus Henderson Group PLC Invests $2.54 Million in Versant Corporation $VSNT

Janus Henderson Group PLC acquired a new stake in Versant Corporation (NASDAQ:VSNT) in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund acquired 68,731 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,544,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA acquired a new position in Versant during the 4th quarter worth about $24,134,000. Cheviot Value Management LLC purchased a new position in Versant during the 4th quarter valued at about $795,000. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Versant in the 4th quarter valued at about $646,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acquired a new position in Versant in the 4th quarter valued at about $203,000. Finally, Barclays PLC purchased a new stake in Versant during the fourth quarter worth about $112,000.

Trending Headlines about 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

VSNT stock opened at $38.67 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $37.55 and its two-hundred day moving average is $36.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 2.38 and a quick ratio of 2.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.46 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.43. Versant Corporation has a 1 year low of $27.17 and a 1 year high of $59.00.

Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.49 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $1.64 billion for the quarter. Analysts anticipate that Versant Corporation will post 4.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Versant Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared 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%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Versant from $37.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Versant from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Versant from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. TD Cowen raised 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. Finally, Seaport Research Partners reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $46.00 price target on shares of Versant in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One research 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Versant presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $43.20.

About Versant

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.