Yelp Inc
Yelp Inc operates a digital platform that connects consumers with local businesses through user-generated reviews and business listings, generating revenue primarily through advertising and subscription services.
Business. Yelp Inc (YELP.K) is a technology company operating in the online services industry, primarily generating revenue through advertising. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is listed under the ticker symbol YELP.K. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an online services provider focused on advertising-based monetization.
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- Company
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Yelp Inc (YELP.K) is a technology company operating in the online services industry, primarily generating revenue through advertising. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is listed under the ticker symbol YELP.K. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an online services provider focused on advertising-based monetization.
Yelp maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.99 and no long-term debt, supported by $86.59 million in cash and equivalents. The company's price-to-book ratio of 1.72 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 1.72 suggest a market valuation that is in line with its equity base, while the absence of debt implies a conservative capital structure.
Profitability metrics indicate a healthy return on equity of 20.48% and a return on assets of 15.19%, both of which exceed the typical thresholds for the Online Services industry. The operating margin of 12.6% (calculated from operating income of $184.52 million on revenue of $1.46 billion) is robust, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power.
Geographically, Yelp's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no material disclosures of international operations in the latest financial filings. The company's business is segmented into advertising and subscription services, with no material diversification across product lines or geographic regions.
Looking ahead, Yelp is projected to maintain stable revenue growth, with no significant changes expected in the near term. The company's free cash flow of $147.35 million and operating cash flow of $372.03 million support its ability to fund operations and invest in growth initiatives.
The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution and no immediate liquidity concerns. The absence of long-term debt and the presence of a strong cash position reduce financial risk. However, the company's reliance on a single geographic market and a narrow product offering could expose it to sector-specific volatility.
Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any material events that would significantly alter the company's trajectory. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $27.28, with a median of $25.50, suggesting a generally positive outlook despite a lack of strong buy recommendations.
- Yelp has a strong liquidity position with no long-term debt and a current ratio of 2.99.
- The company's return on equity of 20.48% and return on assets of 15.19% indicate strong profitability.
- Yelp's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no material international operations disclosed.
- Analysts project a mean price target of $27.28, suggesting a generally positive outlook.
- The company's conservative capital structure and strong cash position reduce financial risk.
Bull / Bear case
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,07 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,5B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 177,1M USD |
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Risk factors
- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- Yelp Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-30
- Yelp Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-30
- Yelp Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-30
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$37M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$66M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$424M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$20M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$13M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,01 %$25M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$13M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$27M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$250M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$19M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$23M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$45M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$59M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$29M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$17M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Chief People Officer · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $24,00$24K · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 10 646 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockSold 15 507 @ $22,95$356K · 2026-06-01
- Chief People Officer · Common StockSold 500 @ $22,84$11K · 2026-06-01
- Chief People Officer · Common StockSold 500 @ $22,35$11K · 2026-05-21
- Chief People Officer · Common StockOther 4 955 @ $22,47$111K · 2026-05-20
- Chief Product Officer · Common StockOther 5 740 @ $22,47$129K · 2026-05-20
- Chief Technology Officer · Common StockOther 11 266 @ $22,47$253K · 2026-05-20
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 10 332 @ $22,47$232K · 2026-05-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 10 012 @ $22,47$225K · 2026-05-20
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 20 480 @ $22,47$460K · 2026-05-20
- Chief Product Officer · Common StockSold 1 200 @ $28,17$34K · 2026-05-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 7 500 @ $26,60$199K · 2026-04-15
- Chief Product Officer · Common StockSold 1 200 @ $24,72$30K · 2026-04-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 7 500 @ $25,00$188K · 2026-03-23
- Chief People Officer · Common StockOther 1 805 @ $23,83$43K · 2026-03-15
- Chief Product Officer · Common StockOther 1 315 @ $23,83$31K · 2026-03-15
- Chief Technology Officer · Common StockOther 4 228 @ $23,83$101K · 2026-03-15
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From filings & derived data- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.4%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 22.2%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.1%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.7%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 9.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 20.5%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 15.2%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 2.99xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.35xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 29.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.6%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 16.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 19.1%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 9.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 30.2%Derived (calculated)
- Shares outstanding (annual): 59.95MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 216.06MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 710.85MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 48.35MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2SEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 145.6MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD 184.52MSEC XBRL filing