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Yext Inc (YEXT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/16/2025: YEXT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $9.44
1 Year Target Price $9.44
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.77% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.04B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 4.69 - 9.15 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.69 - 9.15 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-03 | When After Market | Estimate 0.11 | Actual 0.12 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.38% | Operating Margin (TTM) -26.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) -15.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 20.75 | Enterprise Value 1018157586 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.39 |
Enterprise Value 1018157586 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.39 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.34 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 114.85 | Shares Outstanding 122398000 | Shares Floating 92402932 |
Shares Outstanding 122398000 | Shares Floating 92402932 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.55 | Percent Institutions 77.83 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 9.44 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Yext Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Yext Inc. was founded in 2006 by Howard Lerman, Brian Distelburger, and Brent Metz. Initially focused on pay-per-call advertising, Yext pivoted to online presence management, helping businesses control their brand information across the internet. It went public in April 2017.
Core Business Areas
- Search Experience Cloud: Yext's core offering, the Search Experience Cloud platform, allows businesses to manage and update their online information across various digital platforms, including search engines, directories, and maps.
- Answers Platform: Yext Answers is a search solution that transforms website search into a more intelligent and conversational experience.
- Listings: Yext Listings is a product that helps businesses manage their online presence on various online directories.
Leadership and Structure
Michael Walrath is the CEO of Yext. The company operates with a traditional corporate structure, organized into departments such as sales, marketing, engineering, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Search Experience Cloud: Yext's primary product enables businesses to manage their online presence. Market share data is difficult to ascertain, however, Yext competes with several large and small companies and they are not the market leader. Key competitors are Uberall, Birdeye, and reputation.com. Revenue from this product is the primary source of Yext's overall revenue.
- Listings: Helps businesses manage their online presence on various online directories.
- Yext Answers: An AI-powered search solution for websites, designed to improve customer self-service. Market share is not publicly available. Competitors include Algolia, SearchSpring and internal search implementation done by larger companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry is centered around online presence management and digital experience optimization. It's a growing market driven by the increasing importance of online visibility for businesses.
Positioning
Yext positions itself as a leader in search experience optimization, providing businesses with tools to manage and enhance their online presence and customer interactions. Yext has a first mover advantage in the space.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars, encompassing all businesses that need to manage their online information. Yext's current market penetration represents a relatively small portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established Brand
- Comprehensive Platform
- Strong Partnerships
- First mover advantage
Weaknesses
- High Customer Acquisition Cost
- Profitability Challenges
- Competition from Larger Players
- Customer churn
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Markets
- Development of New Products and Features
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Increase focus on partnerships.
Threats
- Increased Competition
- Changing Search Engine Algorithms
- Economic Downturn
- Data Privacy Regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- UBER
- BIRD
- REPX
Competitive Landscape
Yext faces competition from both larger and smaller players. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive platform and established brand, but it needs to address its profitability challenges.
Major Acquisitions
Schema App
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 37
- Strategic Rationale: Schema App acquisition enhanced Yext's structured data capabilities and improved its SEO offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Yext experienced strong revenue growth in its early years, but growth has slowed more recently.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project moderate revenue growth in the coming years. Profitability remains a key focus.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on AI-driven solutions, expansion of partner program, and efforts to improve customer retention.
Summary
Yext is a solid company with an established brand in the online presence management space. Its comprehensive Search Experience Cloud platform provides value to businesses, but profitability remains a challenge. Competition is intensifying, and Yext needs to continue innovating and improving customer retention to drive sustainable growth and improved shareholder value. Their Yext answers platform is a real differentiator.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available data and represents an opinion. Financial information is subject to change and should be verified independently. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available information. Do not treat as financial advice. Consult with a financial expert to ensure appropriate and compliant decision making.
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About Yext Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-04-13 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Michael Walrath | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 1150 | Website https://www.yext.com |
Full time employees 1150 | Website https://www.yext.com | ||
Yext, Inc. provides a platform that offers answers to consumer questions in North America and internationally. The company operates Yext Digital Presence platform, a cloud-based platform that allows its customers to provide answers to consumer questions, to control the information about their businesses and the content of their landing pages, and to manage their consumer reviews, as well as to offer customers the ability to update their information and content through its publisher network of maps, apps, search engines, intelligent GPS systems, digital assistants, vertical directories, and social networks. Its platform also enables its customers to centralize, control and manage data fields, including store information comprising name, address, phone number, and holiday hours; professional information, such as headshot, specialties, and education; job information consisting of title and description; FAQs; and other information. In addition, the company offers professional services to customize the Yext platform, such as custom-building landing pages and data integrations, as well as maintenance and other services; and a digital client engagement platform for financial services. The company serves various industries, such as healthcare, hospitality, food services, retail, and financial services. Yext, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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