Yelp Inc (YELP) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Yelp Inc (YELP) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Yelp Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Yelp Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.03B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 12 Services-Personal Services issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Gross Margin of 89.7% is the highest of the 11 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for YELP is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How YELP ranks among 4009 stocks
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Yelp Inc (YELP) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Personal Services peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.03B | 4/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 8.12x | 5/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.59x | 7/8 |
| EPS | $2.14 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $11.88 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $27.15 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.48 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.6% | 2/7 |
| ROA | 12.8% | 1/11 |
| ROIC | 21.0% | 3/10 |
| Gross Margin | 89.7% | 1/11 |
| Operating Margin | 11.7% | 3/11 |
| Net Margin | 8.6% | 3/10 |
| EBT Margin | 12.5% | 3/12 |
| Tax Rate | 31.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75x | 3/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.54x | 7/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.54x | 7/8 |
| Interest Coverage | 25.1x | 1/14 |
| Working Capital | $126M | 2/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $350M | 3/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $297M | 2/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$52M | 4/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 6.2% | 2/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 4.4% | 1/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 20.2% | 1/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.5% | 4/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.49x | 1/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 9.3x | 3/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 14.8x | 4/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 39 days | 4/6 |
| Payables Period | 21 days | 8/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.47B | 3/9 |
| Operating Income | $172M | 2/13 |
| Net Income | $126M | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.01B | 1/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $153M | 6/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | YELP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 54M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $294M | 29.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $94M | 9.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $158M | 15.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $346M | 34.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $159M | 16.1% of assets |
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Yelp Inc (YELP) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Yelp Inc (Services-Personal Services): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| YELP Yelp Inc | ▲ | $1.03B |
| SCI Service Corp International | ▼ | $10.63B |
| HRB H&R Block Inc | ▼ | $5.40B |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | ▶ | $4.67B |
| CSV Carriage Services Inc | ▼ | $550M |
| EVI Evi Industries, Inc. | ▶ | $234M |
| RGS Regis Corp | ▶ | $73M |
| DLTI Dlt Resolution Inc. | ▼ | $27M |
| SNTL Sentinel Holdings Ltd. | ▼ | $26M |
| DLPN Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. | ▲ | $13M |
| VYND Vynleads, Inc. | ▼ | $8M |
| DOGP Dogecoin Cash, Inc. | ▼ | $1M |
| RMSL Remsleep Holdings Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| XWEL Xwell, Inc. | ▶ | N/A |
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Yelp Inc (YELP) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Yelp Inc (YELP) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Yelp Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Yelp Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for YELP is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Yelp Inc forecasts updated?
Yelp Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Yelp Inc's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, YELP included, share the SEC industry code Services-Personal Services. The largest are: Service Corp International (SCI), H&R Block Inc (HRB), Unifirst Corp (UNF), Carriage Services Inc (CSV), Evi Industries, Inc. (EVI), Regis Corp (RGS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.