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YELP Stock Chart & Stats
$23.70
$1.03(4.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$23.70
$1.03(4.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.60 - $34.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume139.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.14M
Market Cap
$1.15B
Enterprise Value$1.40K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$94.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$123.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.8
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.11
Shares Outstanding54,263,622
10 Day Avg. Volume1,180,063
30 Day Avg. Volume1,135,930
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
$25.40Price Target Upside7.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High-margin, Cash-generative ModelYelp combines a very high gross margin with positive operating profitability and substantial free cash flow. This economics profile supports continued investment in products and marketing while providing resilience and internal funding capacity over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetMinimal leverage gives Yelp meaningful financial flexibility as it invests in AI, Hatch, and consumer marketing. A strong equity base and solid returns on capital reduce balance-sheet strain and improve the company’s ability to manage weaker operating conditions.
Diversifying AI And Services GrowthRapid growth in Other revenue, Hatch, and Yelp Host indicates expanding monetization beyond traditional advertising. AI products, data licensing, lead management, and partner distribution could broaden Yelp’s revenue mix and create additional long-term growth avenues.
Bears Say
Core Advertising WeaknessWeakness in important advertising indicators signals pressure on Yelp’s established monetization engine. Declining RR&O revenue, engagement, and paying locations could constrain durable growth until newer products meaningfully offset softness in the core business.
Falling Profitability Amid InvestmentLower earnings despite slightly higher revenue show that profitability is currently under pressure. Planned spending on AI transformation, Hatch, and consumer marketing may support future growth, but it also creates a period of weaker margins and execution risk.
Challenging Local-business EnvironmentYelp depends heavily on local merchants purchasing customer-acquisition services, so sustained cost pressure among those businesses can weaken advertising demand. This macro-sensitive exposure may keep revenue conversion and advertiser retention under pressure.
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YELP FAQ
What was Yelp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yelp lowest stock price was $19.60 and its highest was $34.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Yelp’s market cap?
Yelp’s market cap is $1.15B.
When is Yelp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yelp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Yelp’s earnings last quarter?
Yelp 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yelp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Yelp pay dividends?
Yelp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Yelp’s EPS estimate?
Yelp’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Yelp have?
Yelp has 54,263,622 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yelp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yelp 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?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YELP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Yelp Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$25.40 (7.17% Upside)
$25.40 (7.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
YELP Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 104.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.06%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Yelp
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
$25.40
▲(7.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.72% Insiders
31.67% Mutual Funds
19.20% Other Institutional Investors
6.15% Public Companies and
Individual Investors