NASDAQ:WBTN WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.18 -0.02 (-0.16%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$11.82 -0.36 (-2.99%) As of 05/22/2026 07:53 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About WEBTOON Entertainment Stock (NASDAQ:WBTN) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get WEBTOON Entertainment alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$11.90▼$12.3950-Day Range$8.58▼$13.8352-Week Range$8.16▼$22.47Volume198,438 shsAverage Volume363,366 shsMarket Capitalization$1.65 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.75Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Webtoon Entertainment Inc. operates WEBTOON, a leading digital comics platform offering a diverse library of user-generated and professionally produced webcomics. The company enables creators around the world to publish serialized content in a vertical-scrolling format optimized for mobile and web consumption. Through its platform, readers can access thousands of titles across genres such as romance, fantasy, drama, and action, with both free-to-read episodes and advanced access options supported by microtransactions and advertising. Founded as part of Naver Corporation and launched internationally in 2014, Webtoon Entertainment has grown rapidly by fostering a direct connection between comic creators and global audiences. The platform’s creator-support tools include analytics dashboards, community features, and revenue-sharing models designed to help artists monetize their work while building dedicated fan bases. In addition to digital distribution, the company has developed licensing partnerships for print editions, animation adaptations, and merchandise based on popular series. Webtoon Entertainment serves a broad international market, with offices and local editorial teams in key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Its multilingual platform supports more than a dozen languages, allowing creators from diverse backgrounds to reach new readerships. By combining data-driven content recommendations with editorial curation, the company tailors its offerings to regional tastes while maintaining a unified global brand experience. In June 2022, Webtoon Entertainment completed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ under the ticker WBTN, marking a milestone in its transition from a digital subsidiary to an independent, publicly traded company. As it continues to expand its original content slate and explore new media partnerships, the company is positioned to capitalize on rising demand for digital storytelling and cross-platform entertainment.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More WEBTOON Entertainment Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks65th Percentile Overall ScoreWBTN MarketRank™: WEBTOON Entertainment scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 339th out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.9 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingWEBTOON Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.11, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialWEBTOON Entertainment has a consensus price target of $15.75, representing about 29.3% upside from its current price of $12.18.Amount of Analyst CoverageWEBTOON Entertainment has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about WEBTOON Entertainment's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth2,300.00% Earnings GrowthEarnings for WEBTOON Entertainment are expected to grow by 2,300.00% in the coming year, from $0.01 to $0.24 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of WEBTOON Entertainment is -4.78, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of WEBTOON Entertainment is -4.78, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWEBTOON Entertainment has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about WEBTOON Entertainment's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted4.45% of the float of WEBTOON Entertainment has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWEBTOON Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 21.45, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in WEBTOON Entertainment has recently increased by 8.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldWEBTOON Entertainment does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthWEBTOON Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media3.6 / 5News Sentiment0.74 News SentimentWEBTOON Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 0.74. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for WEBTOON Entertainment this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for WBTN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added WEBTOON Entertainment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership0.2 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, WEBTOON Entertainment insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders5.45% of the stock of WEBTOON Entertainment is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsWEBTOON Entertainment has minimal institutional ownership at this time.Read more about WEBTOON Entertainment's insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. WBTN Stock News HeadlinesWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesMay 22 at 2:14 AM | americanbankingnews.comA Look At WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) Valuation After Weak User Trends And IP Adaptation SlowdownMay 21 at 2:43 PM | finance.yahoo.comPorter flew 3,300 miles to investigate this systemPorter Stansberry flew the Porter and Co. team 3,300 miles to Dublin to investigate a 17-year investing experiment called Project Prophet - and documented everything on film. Rooted in the laws of physics, this quantitative approach challenges conventional wealth-building wisdom. With 17 years of verified data behind it, Porter calls it unlike anything he has seen in nearly 30 years in the business.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference TranscriptMay 20, 2026 | seekingalpha.comWEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN) Upgraded by Wall Street Zen to Hold RatingMay 16, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their EstimatesMay 14, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comWebtoon Entertainment Has Cash, But It Needs GrowthMay 13, 2026 | seekingalpha.comWebtoon’s (NASDAQ:WBTN) Q1 CY2026 earnings results: Revenue in line with expectations but stock dropsMay 12, 2026 | msn.comSee More Headlines WBTN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WBTN shares performed this year? WEBTOON Entertainment's stock was trading at $13.03 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WBTN shares have decreased by 6.5% and is now trading at $12.18. How were WEBTOON Entertainment's earnings last quarter? WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 12th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.04. WEBTOON Entertainment's quarterly revenue was up 8.7% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did WEBTOON Entertainment IPO? WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) raised $292 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, June 27th 2024. The company issued 15,000,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$21.00 per share. Who are WEBTOON Entertainment's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of WEBTOON Entertainment include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.03%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.01%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (0.01%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Junkoo Kim, Yongsoo Kim and Namsun Kim. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of WEBTOON Entertainment? Shares of WBTN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Company Calendar Last Earnings11/12/2025Today5/24/20262026 Evercore Global TMT Conference6/02/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/11/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3w+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 3 weeks, WBTN's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry INTERNET SOFTWARE Sub-IndustryPrinting And Publishing Current SymbolNASDAQ:WBTN Previous SymbolNASDAQ:WBTN CIK1997859 WebN/A Phone(213) 347-4841FaxN/AEmployees1,800Year Founded2014Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for WEBTOON Entertainment$15.75 High Price Target$25.00 Low Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+29.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.11 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($2.55) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio1,218.00 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$345.93 million Net Margins-24.12% Pretax Margin-27.30% Return on Equity2.55% Return on Assets1.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.72 Quick Ratio2.72 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.38 billion Price / Sales1.20 Cash Flow$2.88 per share Price / Cash Flow4.23 Book Value$8.95 per share Price / Book1.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares135,235,000Free Float127,865,000Market Cap$1.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.59 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link to see MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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