So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) Upgraded to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Key Points

• Wall Street Zen upgraded So‑Young International (NASDAQ:SY) from "sell" to "hold," while Weiss Ratings still lists it as "sell (d)," leaving the MarketBeat consensus at Hold with a $5.50 price target.
• In the latest quarter SY reported EPS of ($0.13), beating estimates of ($0.68) but posted revenue of $65.85 million versus analysts' $442.62 million forecast, and showed negative ROE (12.54%) and net margin (‑15.97%).
• Shares recently traded around $2.72 with a market cap of $275.9M and a 12‑month range of $0.74–$6.28; institutional ownership is ~35.3% after notable moves including Jane Street raising its stake by 264% in Q1 and several firms initiating small positions.

So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY - Get Free Report) was upgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note issued to investors on Sunday.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d)" rating on shares of So-Young International in a research report on Friday, March 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, So-Young International presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $5.50.

So-Young International Stock Up 0.7%

NASDAQ:SY opened at $2.72 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $275.89 million, a P/E ratio of -8.24 and a beta of 2.14. So-Young International has a 12-month low of $0.74 and a 12-month high of $6.28. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $2.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3.04.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Jane Street Group LLC raised its position in shares of So-Young International by 264.2% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 36,419 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 26,419 shares in the last quarter. HRT Financial LP acquired a new position in So-Young International in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in So-Young International in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new stake in shares of So-Young International during the 4th quarter valued at $45,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP acquired a new stake in shares of So-Young International during the 3rd quarter worth $63,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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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