Rep. Kevin Hern Unloads Shares of Versant Corporation (NASDAQ:VSNT)

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Versant Corporation (NASDAQ:VSNT). In a filing disclosed on August 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Versant stock on August 5th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Diageo (NYSE:DEO) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) on 8/5/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE) on 8/5/2026.

Versant Price Performance

Versant stock opened at $36.76 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $5.10 billion and a PE ratio of 18.47. Versant Corporation has a 52-week low of $27.17 and a 52-week high of $59.00. 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 company’s 50 day moving average is $37.34 and its two-hundred day moving average is $36.91.

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

Versant Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st were issued a dividend of $0.375 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 1st. Versant’s dividend payout ratio is 75.38%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Versant from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Seaport Research Partners reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $46.00 price target on shares of Versant in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Zacks Research upgraded Versant from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of Versant from $37.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Arete Research raised shares of Versant from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $40.00 target price on the stock in a report on Friday, July 17th. One 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $43.20.

Institutional Trading of Versant

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VSNT. Gradient Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Versant in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,350,000. Mirador Capital Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of Versant in the 2nd quarter valued at about $759,000. GAMMA Investing LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Versant in the 2nd quarter valued at about $129,000. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division acquired a new stake in shares of Versant in the 2nd quarter valued at about $282,000. Finally, Grove Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in shares of Versant in the 2nd quarter valued at about $566,000.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

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.