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YELP Stock Chart & Stats
$25.10
$1.03(4.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$25.10
$1.03(4.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.60 - $34.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume139.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.20M
Market Cap
$1.45B
Enterprise Value$1.51K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$94.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.11
Shares Outstanding54,990,704
10 Day Avg. Volume932,176
30 Day Avg. Volume1,195,745
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.79
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)1.31
P/FCF Ratio5.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside3.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross & Operating MarginsSustained very high gross margins and healthy operating/EBITDA margins indicate Yelp’s core platform has low incremental costs and efficient operating leverage. This supports long-term profitability even if top-line growth is uneven, enabling reinvestment in products and durable cash generation.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow and substantial free cash flow conversion provide financial flexibility: supports product investment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns. This durable cash engine reduces financing risk and cushions the business through local-ad market cycles.
AI & Other Revenue MomentumRapid growth in Other revenue and AI/data initiatives signals a structural diversification beyond core ads. Expanding products (Hatch, Yelp Host, data licensing) can create new recurring revenue streams, reduce reliance on local ad spend, and scale distribution over multiple partner channels long term.
Bears Say
Weakness In Core RR&O AdsDeclines in RR&O revenue, clicks, and paying locations reflect persistent headwinds in Yelp’s core advertiser base. Structural pressure on local-business ad budgets can erode the main revenue engine, forcing heavier reinvestment to sustain engagement or slower organic monetization over multiple quarters.
Profitability PressuredSubstantial YoY declines in net income and adjusted EBITDA show margin pressure beneath the operating line. As Yelp invests in new products and marketing, sustained profitability could be constrained unless revenue from AI/Other scales materially to offset higher operating expenses over the medium term.
Rising Investment Spend & Buyback PauseManagement’s plan to ramp AI and Hatch investments, together with paused buybacks to reduce revolver debt, tightens near-term capital allocation. Persistently higher investment run-rates could weigh on free cash flow available for returns until new revenue streams mature, extending the payback horizon.
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YELP FAQ
What was Yelp Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yelp Inc lowest stock price was $19.60 and its highest was $34.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Yelp Inc’s market cap?
Yelp Inc’s market cap is $1.45B.
When is Yelp Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yelp Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Yelp Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Yelp Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.364 by $0.206.
Is Yelp Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yelp Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Yelp Inc pay dividends?
Yelp Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Yelp Inc’s EPS estimate?
Yelp Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Yelp Inc have?
Yelp Inc has 54,990,704 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yelp Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yelp Inc reported an EPS of $0.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.364. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.077%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yelp Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YELP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Yelp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$26.00 (3.59% Upside)
$26.00 (3.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
YELP Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 377.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Yelp Inc
Yelp Inc. operates a digital platform facilitating connections between consumers and local enterprises, both within the U.S. and globally. Its extensive coverage spans numerous business sectors, including dining, retail, wellness, healthcare, home services, automotive, professional trades, pet care, event planning, real estate, and financial services. For businesses, Yelp provides diverse promotional tools, both complimentary and premium. These encompass pay-per-click advertising, specialized ad solutions for multi-location businesses, hyper-local targeting capabilities, and enhanced business profile features. Beyond advertising, Yelp offers several specialized services. Yelp Reservations allows users to book tables at restaurants and other venues directly through business profiles. Yelp Waitlist is a subscription service that helps businesses manage customer queues and seating, while enabling consumers to monitor wait times and join remotely. The Yelp Knowledge program gives business owners access to local market intelligence and historical data insights. Furthermore, Yelp Fusion offers API access to its data and content for enterprise clients, available in both free and paid tiers. The company also licenses its content and permits external data providers to maintain business listings. Yelp distributes its offerings through a direct sales force, partner networks, its online presence, and various non-advertising collaborations. A key strategic alliance with Grubhub enables users to order food for delivery or pickup. Founded in 2004, Yelp Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
YELP Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: core advertising metrics remained pressured (notably RR&O revenue down 10%, ad clicks down 5%, paying locations down 1%) and near-term profitability declined (net income -28%, adjusted EBITDA -9%), but Yelp showed clear momentum in AI-driven growth areas—Other revenue nearly doubled (+98% to $33M), Yelp Host scaled rapidly (2.4M call run rate), Hatch ARR grew 59% to $35M—and beat near-term outlook on revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Management is investing aggressively in AI products, data licensing partnerships, and Hatch to drive long-term growth while acknowledging short-term expense headwinds and macro softness.View all YELP earnings summariesYELP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.00
▲(3.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.77% Insiders
31.26% Mutual Funds
8.62% Other Institutional Investors
18.58% Public Companies and
Individual Investors