Yatsen (NYSE:YSG) Shares Gap Up - Still a Buy?

Key Points

• Yatsen Holding Limited's shares gapped up from $8.31 to $8.69, closing at $8.86 with a trading volume of 87,075 shares.
• The consensus rating on Yatsen is currently a "Sell," as several analysts have downgraded the stock from "buy" to "hold."
• The company reported a negative net margin of 14.05% and is forecasting an EPS of -0.32 for the current fiscal year.

Yatsen Holding Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:YSG - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped up before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $8.31, but opened at $8.69. Yatsen shares last traded at $8.86, with a volume of 87,075 shares changing hands.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on YSG shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Yatsen in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen cut Yatsen from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, August 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Sell".

Yatsen Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $844.65 million, a P/E ratio of -11.84 and a beta of -2.10. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $9.20 and a 200-day moving average of $7.59.

Yatsen (NYSE:YSG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 21st. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $151.70 million during the quarter. Yatsen had a negative net margin of 14.05% and a negative return on equity of 16.35%. Yatsen has set its Q3 2025 guidance at EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Yatsen Holding Limited Sponsored ADR will post -0.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Yatsen

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Engineers Gate Manager LP bought a new position in shares of Yatsen during the 2nd quarter valued at $156,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its holdings in shares of Yatsen by 528.2% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 22,320 shares of the company's stock valued at $215,000 after buying an additional 18,767 shares during the period. Clough Capital Partners L P bought a new position in shares of Yatsen during the 2nd quarter valued at $638,000. Diversify Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Yatsen during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,127,000. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Yatsen during the 2nd quarter valued at $326,000.

About Yatsen

Yatsen Holding Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and sale of beauty products under the Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Abby's Choice, GalÃnic, DR.WU, Eve Lom, and EANTiM brands in the People's Republic of China. The company offers color cosmetics for lips, eyes, and face; skin care products, including face serums and creams, eye creams, masks, toners, makeup removers, cleansers, ampoules, and anti-acne patches; and beauty tools and kits, sunscreen products, and beauty devices.

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