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YELP Stock Chart & Stats
$27.94
-$0.11(-0.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.94
-$0.11(-0.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.60 - $35.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume73.62K
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Market Cap
$1.41B
Enterprise Value$1.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$110.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$154.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.6
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.23
Shares Outstanding54,990,704
10 Day Avg. Volume1,412,809
30 Day Avg. Volume1,331,737
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 Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$27.33Price Target Upside-2.17% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthYelp's very low leverage and strong ROE provide durable financial flexibility. Minimal debt reduces refinancing and interest risk, enabling sustained buybacks, opportunistic M&A, and continued investment in AI and product initiatives without materially stressing cash flow under cyclical ad weakness.
High Profitability & MarginsConsistently high gross margins and healthy operating/EBITDA margins reflect a scalable, low-cost platform business. This profitability supports reinvestment in product and sales while preserving cash generation, helping Yelp absorb cyclical ad volatility and fund longer-term growth initiatives.
Diversifying Revenue StreamsStrong growth in 'other' revenue (Hatch, food ordering, data licensing) and expanding AI/data partnerships materially diversify Yelp's monetization beyond core ads. If sustained, these higher-margin, product-led streams can reduce reliance on local ad cycles and compound revenue resilience over the medium term.
Bears Say
Core Advertising DeclineThe core RR&O advertising segment drives the bulk of Yelp's revenue; an 11% decline signals structural softness in local ad demand. Persistent weakness here would erode topline scale and limit the firm's ability to offset advertising losses with new initiatives, pressuring medium-term growth.
Advertiser Base & Engagement ErosionA shrinking paying-advertiser base and falling engagement indicate weaker monetizable inventory and lower advertiser ROI. This reduces Yelp's pricing leverage and recurring revenue predictability, making recovery dependent on re-adding advertisers or materially improving conversion/product value.
Monetization Execution Risk From PartnershipsWhile partnerships (OpenAI, Amazon, etc.) expand distribution, management notes monetization is nascent and partner roadmaps are uncertain. Reliance on third parties to surface and monetize Yelp content creates timing and execution risk for the expected high-margin revenue streams.
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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 $35.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Yelp Inc’s market cap?
Yelp Inc’s market cap is $1.41B.
When is Yelp Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yelp Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were Yelp Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Yelp Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.263 by $0.037.
Is Yelp Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yelp Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.36.
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 $0.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.263. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.982%.
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:
$27.33 (-2.17% Downside)
$27.33 (-2.17% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
YELP Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 377.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.70%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced meaningful strategic and product progress—strong growth in 'other' revenue (75%), rapid Hatch and food-ordering acceleration, AI product rollouts, and margin/repurchase actions—against clear near-term weakness in core advertising metrics (RR&O -11%, ad clicks -10%), a 27% decline in net income, and continued macro/geopolitical uncertainty. Management beat quarterly guidance and emphasized investments that should unlock higher-margin AI-driven revenue streams and productivity gains over time, but they maintained a cautious outlook for the near term.View all YELP earnings summariesYELP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$27.33
▼(-2.17% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.78% Insiders
31.26% Mutual Funds
0.34% Other Institutional Investors
25.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors