So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) Shares Down 0.7% - Here's Why

Key Points

• So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) shares traded down 0.7% to $2.74 on Wednesday with volume of 204,786 shares—about 64% below its average—giving it a market cap around $278 million and 50/200-day SMAs near $3.04/$3.10.
• Analyst coverage is mixed: Wall Street Zen upgraded SY to a "Hold" while Weiss Ratings remains "Sell"; with one Buy and one Sell the stock's consensus rating is "Hold" and the consensus price target is $5.50.
• The company posted an EPS beat (loss of $0.13 vs. consensus loss of $0.68) but revenue was drastically below expectations ($65.85M vs. $442.62M), and it remains unprofitable with a negative net margin (~15.97%) and negative ROE (~12.54%).

So-Young International Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:SY - Get Free Report) traded down 0.7% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $2.71 and last traded at $2.74. 204,786 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 64% from the average session volume of 571,832 shares. The stock had previously closed at $2.76.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of So-Young International from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, December 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d)" rating on shares of So-Young International in a report on Friday, March 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $5.50.

So-Young International Stock Down 0.7%

The stock has a market capitalization of $277.92 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.30 and a beta of 2.14. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $3.04 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.10.

So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 25th. The company reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.68) by $0.55. So-Young International had a negative net margin of 15.97% and a negative return on equity of 12.54%. The business had revenue of $65.85 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $442.62 million.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On So-Young International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of SY. KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd bought a new stake in So-Young International during the third quarter worth about $3,956,000. Citigroup Inc. lifted its position in So-Young International by 1,301.9% during the third quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 675,121 shares of the company's stock worth $2,613,000 after purchasing an additional 626,963 shares during the period. Barclays PLC lifted its position in So-Young International by 124.3% during the fourth quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 1,116,336 shares of the company's stock worth $2,858,000 after purchasing an additional 618,709 shares during the period. HCEP Management Ltd bought a new stake in So-Young International during the third quarter worth about $1,899,000. Finally, Nomura Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in So-Young International during the third quarter worth about $1,265,000. Institutional investors own 35.31% of the company's stock.

About So-Young International

So-Young International Inc operates a leading digital marketplace and community platform focused on the medical aesthetic industry in China. Headquartered in Shanghai and founded in 2013, the company connects consumers seeking cosmetic treatments with a network of accredited clinics, licensed physicians and beauty service providers. Its online ecosystem offers a wealth of educational content, peer reviews and before-and-after galleries designed to help users make informed decisions about aesthetic procedures.

The company's platform is accessible via web and mobile applications, where users can browse service packages, compare providers, read expert articles and schedule appointments directly through an integrated booking system.

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